Arkansas Wildlife Fishing Report
Feb. 6, 2019
A 71-pound blue catfish was caught at Lake Overcup in Conway County this past week by Carl Prince. He caught the humongous blue on a floaty using shad. Photo provided by Johnny Banks.
Commissioners schedule open town hall meeting for public comment
Feb. 6, 2019
LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host a special “A Conversation with Commissioners” town hall style meeting from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the AGFC auditorium at 2 Natural Resources Drive in Little Rock. The public is invited to come ask the Commissioners questions and learn more information about the agency’s work.
Fort Smith nature center hosting couples trout-fishing derby
Feb. 6, 2019
FORT SMITH - The Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center will be hosting a free, couples-only fishing derby from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9.
AGFC to host public meetings on Greers Ferry Lake Fisheries Management Plan
Feb. 6, 2019
HEBER SPRINGS — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will hold a public meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 28, at the Heber Springs Community Center to gather public input for the new Greers Ferry Lake Fisheries Management Plan.
New farm bill funds conservation opportunities on private land in Arkansas
Feb. 6, 2019
LITTLE ROCK — The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, signed into law on Dec. 20, offers renewed hope for conservation-minded landowners who are looking for ways to benefit wildlife habitat on their property without drastically losing production revenue from farming or other agricultural land uses. While much of the bill supports subsidies and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, roughly $5 billion has been earmarked for conservation funding in the next five years.
AGFC Commissioner Meeting Notice
Feb. 5, 2019
You are hereby notified that Commissioners of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will meet on the following dates and times to consider any business that may be brought before the Commission. Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held at the AGFC offices, 2 Natural Resources Drive in Little Rock.
Arkansas Wildlife Waterfowl Report
Jan. 30, 2019
The second of two youth duck hunts in Arkansas is scheduled statewide for Saturday, Feb. 2. WMAs around the state will be open to the youths under 16 along with a mentor, who may call ducks but cannot hunt.