AGFC receives national award for CWD outreach
Sept. 19, 2017
Last week, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission was honored for its efforts to inform the public about chronic wasting disease. During its annual meeting, the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies awarded the AGFC the prestigious 2016 Ernest Thompson Seton Award.
AGFC Commissioner meeting notice
Sept. 15, 2017
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.
Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day with the AGFC
Sept. 13, 2017
In addition to the opening of the statewide archery deer season, Sept. 23 marks National Hunting and Fishing Day, a special day to recognize hunters and anglers for their leadership in conserving America’s wildlife and wild places. Join the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission as we celebrate the true heroes of North America’s conservation story – hunters and anglers whose license fees and taxes pay for conservation work throughout the nation.
Make room in your freezer for deer season and help beat hunger in Arkansas
Sept. 13, 2017
Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry will hold a special “freezer cleanout day” at the Bass Pro Shops in Little Rock, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 16. Any hunter who wishes to donate processed meat or money to help feed needy families in Arkansas is encouraged to join in the event.
Five-year report shows 101.6 million Americans participated in hunting, fishing and wildlife-associated activities
Sept. 13, 2017
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a new report by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that shows that 101.6 million Americans – 40 percent of the U.S. population 16 years old and older – participated in wildlife-related activities in 2016, such as hunting, fishing, and wildlife-watching. More detailed, state-by-state reports will be available in the near future, but the preliminary report has many interesting findings.
Arkansas Wildlife Fishing Report
Sept. 13, 2017
The cooler weather has cranked up the hybrid fishing along the south shore of DeGray Lake. Be sure to check out George Graves' latest report for the lake to learn more.
AGFC wildlife officers to help Florida deal with aftermath of Hurricane Irma
Sept. 9, 2017
LITTLE ROCK – For the second time in as many weeks, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wildlife officers have been asked to help with hurricane search and rescue. Later today, 28 AGFC wildlife officers will head to Florida to assist the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Irma.