SPRINGDALE — In just over a month, the best 40 cooking teams to crawl out of a tent and fire up a Coleman stove will be flexing their campfire cooking muscle as they prepare the most versatile wild-game meat available in Arkansas. The World Champion Squirrel Cook Off will take over the Arkansas Game and…
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and its conservation partners have completed initial revisions to the Arkansas Wildlife Action Plan, the guiding document for conserving Arkansas’s most at-risk species and their habitats in The Natural State. As part of the revision process, the AGFC is asking for public comments on the plan,…
LONOKE – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission announced last week the upcoming launch of its Legacy Lunker Program, an angler-based initiative set to celebrate and significantly enhance the future of bass fishing in The Natural State. Officially launching Jan. 1, 2026, the program combines Arkansas’s rich angling culture with cutting-edge science. “Arkansas is The Natural State,…
LITTLE ROCK – When the heat index pushes into the triple digits on a regular basis, many Arkansans pack up and head to the lake for a day on the water. Whether you’re catching fish or catching rays, the added stress and fatigue of the sun and waves can sneak up on you if you…
Article submitted: BULL SHOALS — Daniel Bridgmon, an 11-year-old angler from Midway (Baxter County), was fishing with his father June 14 below Bull Shoals Dam when he managed to land a 1-pound, 15-ounce white sucker that later proved to be the first entry ever into Arkansas’s record books for the species. Although their intention was…
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County’s Asher Weaver earned top honors at the 4-H State O’Rama held today on the University of Arkansas campus, taking First Place in the Bait Casting Competition. The Bradley County Extension Office gave Weaver a public shoutout for his achievement, calling it a “great job” and celebrating his success in the…
Race Frazer of Warren represented Southern Arkansas University (SAU) at the National Ducks Unlimited Banquet held this past weekend in Memphis, Tennessee. Frazer was on hand to accept several national awards recognizing SAU’s Ducks Unlimited chapter for its exceptional fundraising efforts. The chapter received three notable honors: The recognition highlights SAU’s strong support of Ducks…
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County 4-H members enjoyed a packed schedule of fun and learning this week, featuring both a hands-on wildlife education session and a multi-day Cooking Camp. The week began with a visit from Mrs. Lynn of Drew County 4-H, who taught participants how to identify animal tracks. Campers even got to create…
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:…