Arkansas Wildlife Fishing Report
Oct. 24, 2018
Mike Goodman of Overland Park, Kansas, went out Oct. 11 on Beaver Lake and, for his first fish and first-ever striper, hooked this 38-pounder. Photo provided by Mike Bailey.
Cool weather equals hot fishing on Arkansas’s famous trout tailwaters
Oct. 24, 2018
HEBER SPRINGS - As the need for air-conditioning and sandals gives way to the need for a Thermos of coffee and layered clothes, many anglers abandon the water and place their tackle in hibernation mode. But for some die-hard anglers, the best time of year to chase trout is just getting started.
Venison chili perfect celebration of hunting season
Oct. 24, 2018
LITTLE ROCK - Check out Coney Island Venison Chili with Cornbread Deer Dogs on the AGFC’s YouTube channel.
Commission denies petition to close turtle harvest
Oct. 18, 2018
LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted today to formally deny the petition of a complete closure on turtle harvest and heard the first reading of six new regulations changes aimed at managing the commercial harvest of turtles in the state.
Watch the October 18, 2018 Commission Meeting
Oct. 18, 2018
The October 2018 meeting of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is available to watch live on YouTube.
Black powder offers early shot at whitetails
Oct. 17, 2018
LITTLE ROCK – Deer hunting with a muzzleloader in Arkansas offers a chance to harvest a deer earlier than any other method other than archery. This year’s season opens Saturday, Oct. 20, in nearly every deer zone in Arkansas and will continue through Oct. 28.
Lake June revitalized and ready for rain
Oct. 17, 2018
STAMPS - Representatives from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission held a special dedication Friday, Oct. 12, to thank local anglers and officials for their partnership and patience in revitalizing the 80-acre Lake June - an ongoing project during the last two years.