Article submitted HEBER SPRINGS — According to Sgt. Sydney Grant, Boating Law Administrator for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, 118 Arkansas Game Wardens worked a heightened enforcement detail over the Independence Day Weekend to increase boating safety on one of the state’s busiest boating holidays. At the end of the weekend more than 2,474…
Article submitted ARKADELPHIA — As the summer sun drives most creatures to shady areas for a little cooler environment, fish are on the move to find comfort in the deepest cover where they can comfortably live. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has a list of thousands of fish attractors at agfc.com to help anglers…
Article submitted LITTLE ROCK — Most hunting seasons are still a few months away, but it’s a great time to renew your license to make sure you’re ready for the next year of memories. Arkansas annual fishing licenses expire one year from the date of purchase, but hunting licenses expired June 30. Your hunting license…
WARREN, Ark. – With temperatures climbing past 95°F in much of the state, the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is reminding gardeners that summer is officially here—and it’s a critical time for planting and planning in the garden. According to their July gardening update, hot weather can slow plant production, so proper crop selection and timing…
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Despite the soaring summer temperatures, local 4-H youth from Bradley County made the most of a fun and educational day at the Delta Rivers Nature Center in Pine Bluff. The trip was part of the organization’s ongoing summer programming and gave young participants an opportunity to explore nature, learn about Arkansas…
By Rebekah HallU of A System Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Between summer camps and family vacations, finding fun activities to fill summer’s long weeks can frustrate both children and parents. To combat boredom and keep costs low, experts with the Cooperative Extension Service suggest taking advantage of local opportunities and getting creative with…
STUTTGART — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, along with the U.S. Postal Service, Ducks Unlimited and Bass Pro Shops will officially unveil the 2025-2026 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp at 10 a.m. June 27 at Mack’s Prairie Wings in Stuttgart. The event is open to the public and will be the first opportunity…
JASPER – If you didn’t get a chance to apply for one of Arkansas’s public land elk permits in May, you still have a chance to get one of the on-site permits that will be drawn with the others at this year’s Buffalo River Elk Festival in Jasper on June 27-28. Elk permit draws have…
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County 4-H members have been actively engaged in hands-on learning experiences over the past week, participating in a variety of outdoor activities aimed at expanding their knowledge of agriculture and outdoor skills. Last Wednesday, local 4-H youth traveled to Florence to tour Cater Farms. During the visit, they explored the farm’s…
LONOKE — Bass may be the most popular sport fish in Arkansas, and people flock to tangle with trout in The Natural State’s famous tailwaters, but only one Arkansas sport fish celebrates its own day on the national calendar of events. National Catfish Day celebrates the value of catfish since its inception on June 25,…
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,…