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Beautiful Buffalo River Action Committee Launches Website

Nov. 8, 2017

The Beautiful Buffalo River Action Committee announced the launch of its website Monday. BBRAC created an independent website to share relevant information regarding the preservation of the Buffalo River as a state and national landmark. The website provides information about BBRAC, useful resources and engagement opportunities for the public.

AGFC hosting quail habitat workshops for landowners

Nov. 3, 2017

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Arkansas Association of Conservation Districts to host five special quail-focused workshops throughout the state on Nov. 7 and Nov. 9.

Special youth deer hunt coming up Nov. 4-5

Nov. 2, 2017

Arkansas' "big" deer season is approaching, but kids will get first shot.The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt is set for Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4-5, across the state. The hunt is open in all private land zones and most wildlife management areas. The only areas not open on those days will be wildlife management areas where permits are required for deer hunting.

Arkansas Wildlife Fishing Report

Nov. 1, 2017

Trout stocking will begin this month on area ponds and streams, including the tailwater of Carpenter Dam below Lake Catherine.

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission begins search for new director

Nov. 1, 2017

With the recent announcement of current director Jeff Crow stepping down in February, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has begun the process of advertising and recruiting its next leader. 

First deer, first fish, first turkey and first duck certificate offered by AGFC

Nov. 1, 2017

Want to memorialize those unforgettable first Arkansas hunting and fishing moments? The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is recognizing those experiences with first deer, first fish, first turkey and first duck full-color certificates.

Wilderness areas offer perspective, rugged hunting opportunity

Nov. 1, 2017

The term “roughing it” can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. With all the modern conveniences available, some hunters wouldn’t be caught dead at deer camp without running water and satellite television to catch the football game playing between morning and afternoon hunts. “Wilderness” seems to have shifted from  unexplored areas along the frontier, to much softer requirements today.