Saline River News

Plan Your Plots For Fall Success

LITTLE ROCK — Even though deer season is months away, there’s plenty of planning to be done now for landowners looking to increase the attractiveness of their land to deer during this fall’s hunting seasons. Jeremy Brown, Deer Management Assistance Program Coordinator in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Private Lands Habitat Division, says successful…

Report quail, turkey sightings and help biologists measure the hatch

LITTLE ROCK — Citizen scientists across Arkansas can help the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission keep tabs on this year’s eastern wild turkey and northern bobwhite hatch by reporting any birds of these two species they see during their summer travels. According to David Moscicki, Turkey Program coordinator for the AGFC, biologists can combine data…

Arkansas Wildlife Calendar Coming For Subscribers

LITTLE ROCK — Mark your outdoor days with the Arkansas Wildlife calendar! The 40th edition will be published July 1, but it’s not too late to get a copy for your kitchen, office, garage or business. If you order a subscription to Arkansas Wildlife magazine (the calendar is the July-August issue) by July 15, the 2024-25 calendar will be…

Apply for a WMA Deer Permit Hunt June 1-July 1

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…

Commission sets 2024-25 hunting seasons, expands hunting, angling opportunities

EL DORADO — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission passed a host of regulations changes to take effect during the 2024-25 hunting season and 2025 fishing year at today’s scheduled meeting at the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce.  The changes, originally announced in February, have received healthy public comment, garnering input from more than 36,000…

1st Annual Hermitage Fire Department Catfish Tournament Fundraiser to draw anglers to Moro Bay State Park

HERMITAGE, Ark. – Anglers are gearing up for the 1st Annual Hermitage Fire Department Catfish Tournament Fundraiser, set to take place at Moro Bay State Park on June 1, 2024. Organized by the Hermitage Fire Department, this event promises an evening of fishing fun while supporting a worthy cause. The tournament welcomes two adults per…

USDA black vulture study taking flight in Arkansas, Missouri

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and U.S. Department of Agriculture need the public’s help collecting sightings of black vultures outfitted with special tags fitted to their wings. The birds are part of a multi-year study to better mediate conflicts with black vultures. Birdwatchers, livestock owners and landowners are encouraged to report…

The Great Outdoors Youth Day to celebrate nature and fun in Bradley County May 4th

WARREN, AR – The anticipation is building as Bradley County Park prepares to host the annual Great Outdoors Youth Day on May 4, 2024. Organized by Bradley County 4H and the Cooperative Extension Service, this event promises a day filled with outdoor adventures and memorable experiences. Starting at 9 am, participants can register for the…