Arkansas Wildlife Fishing Report
Jan. 30, 2019
While the temps haven't been as suitable as these anglers may have found it an Arkansas springtime fishing for walleye, there are reports surfacing in various lakes, especially Beaver Lake, of walleye staging for the spawn and being hooked.
Snow goose conservation order offers last chance for die-hard waterfowl hunters
Jan. 30, 2019
LITTLE ROCK – After a brief halt Saturday, Feb. 2, for the waterfowl youth hunt, the 2019 Light Goose Conservation Order will again be in operation in Arkansas. After a fairly tough year in the duck woods, many hunters may want to extend their season with this additional opportunity at geese and help conservation managers balance population levels.
Create essential wildlife habitat with firewood
Jan. 30, 2019
LITTLE ROCK - For landowners who enjoy a nice fire in their hearth or woodstove, the best time of year to cut next winter’s supply of wood is during late winter. With a little extra thought to the resulting woodlands, this can also be a great time to add valuable wildlife habitat on the ground.
2019 Arkansas fishing guidebooks available
Jan. 30, 2019
LITTLE ROCK – The latest edition of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s fishing and trout fishing guidebooks are being distributed to AGFC offices and license dealers around the state. The guide is free and contains a few changes from 2018. Visit www.agfc.com/guidebooks to download a copy for for your home computer or smartphone, or pick one up at any AGFC nature center, regional office or license dealer.
Northwest Arkansas Quail Forever chapter announces annual banquet
Jan. 30, 2019
FAYETTEVILLE – The Ozark Prairie Chapter of Quail Forever has announced it will host the first annual Quail Forever Banquet on Feb. 9, 2019 in Fayetteville. The event will be held at the Fayetteville Town Center on Mountain Street starting at 6 p.m.
Public invited to hear newly proposed captive wildlife regulations
Jan. 30, 2019
LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will hold a public meeting to present an update on proposed regulation changes concerning importing, breeding, selling and keeping of captive wildlife species and educational animals in the state. The meeting will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7 in the AGFC auditorium at 2 Natural Resources Drive in Little Rock.
Arkansas Wildlife Waterfowl Report
Jan. 23, 2019
A redhead and canvassbacks are caught in flight through the Arkansas timber.