LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Family and Community Fishing Program locations will see some hefty bonus catfish stockings this week, thanks to a generous donation by Baxter Land Company Fish Farm in Desha County. Thousands of catfish ranging in size from 5 to 45 pounds will be hauled to program ponds. The…
MOUNTAIN HOME — Arkansas has experienced one of the wettest springs on record, causing swollen streams and extended high water throughout most of the state’s large lakes and reservoirs. Table Rock, Beaver, Bull Shoals, Norfork, and Greers Ferry lakes have all been above their conservation (full) pool levels for many weeks, and a smattering of…
LITTLE ROCK — The management of fish and wildlife habitat is typically viewed as being within the purview of scientists, but an exhibition opening Friday at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts demonstrates that artists also have played a significant role in advancing the conservation of natural resources. “The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability:…
LITTLE ROCK — If you’re looking for a place to hunt white-tailed deer this fall in Arkansas, don’t miss the opportunity to apply for one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s permit-based deer hunts on a wildlife management area near you. Applications for these draw hunt opportunities are available from 8 a.m. June 1-11:59…
LITTLE ROCK — Thanks to a proclamation by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon Friday, June 6, through midnight Sunday night, June 8. AGFC Deputy Director Ben Batten read the proclamation at the May 22 meeting of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. …
MORO BAY, Ark. – Moro Bay State Park has announced updates on river conditions, an upcoming free fishing weekend, and an in-person Boater Education course. As of this week, the river level at Moro Bay is 80.90 feet—approximately 16 feet above the normal summer level of 65 feet. The river has now crested at Thatcher…
Article submitted LITTLE ROCK — The Commission at its May 22 meeting heard the first reading of four new proposed regulations changes. A public comment form has been created to capture public sentiment toward these changes before the Commission votes at its June 18 meeting in Camden. The comment form is available at www.agfc.com/regulations, or by…
LITTLE ROCK — Whether enjoying the Natural State on land or by water this summer, it’s important to keep an eye out for Arkansas’ six native venomous snake species — and to educate yourself on how to avoid them. By Rebekah HallU of A System Division of Agriculture Shannon Caldwell, 4-H Center program director for…
LITTLE ROCK — Living with alligators is a reality most Arkansans in the southern half of the state are aware of, with many people feeling uneasy about the prospect. A new website developed by the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies hopes to alleviate the concerns by offering helpful tips on what makes an…
LITTLE ROCK — Turkey hunters in The Natural State reported 11,332 turkeys harvested during Arkansas’s turkey hunting season, which ended Sunday. The harvest increased 22 percent from the 2024 season and stands as the best turkey season since 2016. David Moscicki, AGFC Turkey Program coordinator, says the increase is likely the result of two factors: …
LITTLE ROCK – Feral hogs have been a growing menace in Arkansas for decades, wreaking havoc on crops, livestock and the environment. A concerted effort, over a decade in the making, is showing signs of progress. Feral hogs, descendants of animals brought by early explorers and later supplemented by Eurasian wild boars for sport hunting,…
LITTLE ROCK – It’s always a good time to subscribe to Arkansas Wildlife, the bimonthly magazine produced by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, although this may be the best time of year. The July-August issue of the magazine is the calendar edition, full of information about the Arkansas outdoors, such as hunting dates and sunrise/sunset…
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is forging a new path to further bring nature into the classroom and increase opportunities for Arkansas students to build outdoor skills and conservation knowledge. AGFC is launching “Generation Conservation,” a science-based student outdoor recreation and conservation club, that will culminate in a two-day state summit…
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas is blessed with abundant wildlife and their offspring. As the green march of spring continues to increase outdoor recreation opportunities, many landowners and outdoor adventurers are likely to come across unattended baby wild animals. Offering a helping hand is not only a recipe for disaster; in some cases, it can be…
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas duck hunters will be able to put a couple of extra pintails in their daily bag if the opportunity presents itself this winter, according to an interim harvest strategy being implemented by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in cooperation with the four Flyway Councils. Arkansas’s 2025-26 waterfowl season will be…
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission at Thursday’s meeting approved two changes to Arkansas’s 2025-26 waterfowl season to shorten the number of days in the annual special early teal season and to increase the daily allowed bag limit on northern pintails from one to three. The changes are the result of regulations…
LITTLE ROCK — Hunters aged 6 to 15 enjoyed one of the best Arkansas youth turkey hunts over the weekend, checking 1,443 gobblers, an increase of 22 percent over last year’s youth turkey hunt results. AGFC Turkey Program Coordinator David Moscicki said the increase in harvest was most likely due to phenomenal weather and several…
MORO BAY, Ark. – 4-13-25 – Officials at Moro Bay State Park reported encouraging news on Saturday as the Ouachita River appears to have crested at 87.70 feet. The water level, which has risen only a tenth of a foot since the previous evening, is now stabilizing. The crest comes in at two feet lower…
MORO BAY, Ark. – 4-11-25 – Moro Bay State Park this week announced a temporary closure due to rising waters from the Ouachita River, which is currently at 87.00 feet and continuing to rise. According to the park’s statement, the National Weather Service is predicting the river could crest between Sunday and Monday, with an…
LITTLE ROCK – Frog-gigging can be one of the most exciting adventures available for outdoors enthusiasts on a late spring night, but froggers will have to wait a little longer as the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has reset the opening night of the season to June 1, instead of its traditional April 15 opener.…
MORO BAY, Ark. – 4-10-25 – Moro Bay State Park in Bradley County has been temporarily closed due to rising floodwaters from the Ouachita River, according to a public announcement shared Thursday morning. Park officials reported the river had reached 85 feet at the Bay earlier in the day, with a concerning rise of nearly…