Food falling from the sky for ducks in southwest Arkansas
Aug. 28, 2019
SARATOGA - Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists worked with the Army Corps of Engineers and Southwest Arkansas Water District to coordinate a drawdown on Millwood Lake earlier this summer to promote wildlife habitat through aerial seeding of millet along the lake’s abundant mudflats.
Land donation increases future opportunities on White River
Aug. 23, 2019
LITTLE ROCK – Thanks to the generosity of Dr. C.R. Magness and his wife Kay Magness, boaters and anglers will be able to access a portion of the White River in Washington County. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission authorized Director Pat Fitts to enter into a donation agreement from the Magness family for more than 4 acres of riverfront property at today’s official meeting.
Watch the August 2019 Commission Meeting
Aug. 22, 2019
Watch the August 22, 2019 Commission Meeting.
Arkansas Wildlife Fishing Report
Aug. 21, 2019
This young angler from north Arkansas, whose first name is Peyton, was the winner of a drawing held at the Youth Fishing Derby at Jim Hinkle State Trout Hatchery in June, and recently got to enjoy the prize, a trout fishing trip with guide Mark Crawford. Photo provided by Mark Crawford.
Dove hunters have many choices of public fields available through AGFC
Aug. 21, 2019
LITTLE ROCK – Hunters will have many public options in their quest for dove when the season opens Sunday, Sept. 1. More than 80 dove fields across 21 wildlife management areas will host dove-hunting opportunities free for the public.
More than $678,000 available for wildlife conservation education grants in Arkansas
Aug. 21, 2019
LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services has announced the Wildlife Conservation Education Grants Program application period is open now through Oct. 4. More than $678,000 is available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. Funds for these grants come from fines collected by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
New videos make it easy to find fish on Arkansas lakes
Aug. 20, 2019
LITTLE ROCK — The summer heat can push most fish deep, especially during the middle of the day. Finding these fish is all about finding the cover they’re holding on. Thanks to the work of the AGFC, thousands of deep-water hot spots are available for anglers. Here’s how to find them.