AGFC announces plans to renovate Lake Conway
June 15, 2023
MAYFLOWER — Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Austin Booth announced official plans today to begin the renovation of Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir. The plan includes replacing the lake’s aging spillway and will be the largest lake renovation project in the agency’s 108-year history.
Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report
June 15, 2023
What a way to spend a 53rd wedding anniversary! Linda (no last name) landed this massive brown trout while fishing out of Cotter Trout Dock with her husband recently. Photo provided by Cotter Trout Dock.
New waterfowl program leader Leach fulfills outdoor calling
June 14, 2023
LITTLE ROCK — When Luke Naylor was promoted last summer to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Wildlife Management Division chief, it meant that one of his tougher chores would be finding his own replacement for waterfowl program coordinator, a key agency post he held for 16 years.
AGFC breaking down barriers for fish habitat
June 14, 2023
MOUNTAIN HOME — Many people may not know that World Fish Migration Day was May 21, but that didn’t stop the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Stream Habitat Program from celebrating with a monumental effort. During May, the team was able to complete four stream barrier removal projects, restoring nearly 20 miles of connectivity to fragile warmwater stream ecosystems.
AGFC partner plans slate of events for pollinators
June 14, 2023
LITTLE ROCK — Quail Forever, one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s main partners in habitat restoration for upland birds and pollinators, has a slew of programs lined up for National Pollinator Week, June 19-25, that any conservation-minded person might be interested to attend.
Renovated Lake Monticello sees first batch of Florida Bass
June 14, 2023
MONTICELLO — Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists stocked nearly 1,000 extra-large pure Florida largemouth bass fingerlings into Lake Monticello during May to lay the foundation for trophy-sized bass potential in this southeast Arkansas reservoir.
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June 14, 2023
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