Arkansas Wildlife Fishing Report
Aug. 30, 2017
Lake Poinsett's drawdown is not dampening the fishing efforts, according to our reporter, and during the drawdown there is no limit on catches.
AGFC wildlife officers answer the call from Texas
Aug. 30, 2017
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wildlife officers have answered the call for help from Texas. Twenty-eight AGFC wildlife officers are on their way to southeast Texas to assist in hurricane search and rescue efforts as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
AGFC dedicates new water trail at Lake Ouachita, Sept. 8
Aug. 30, 2017
Join the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s watchable wildlife program as it opens its first virtual water trail on the north shore of Lake Ouachita, beginning at 10 a.m., Sept. 8. Anyone with a kayak or canoe is welcome to join in the inaugural float of the Rabbit Tail Water Trail, and there will be a limited number of kayaks available for people who don’t have a paddling craft handy.
Introduce a new hunter or angler to the fold this National Hunting and Fishing Day
Aug. 30, 2017
Join the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in its efforts to increase the number of hunters and anglers in The Natural State by pledging to take a newcomer to the woods this National Hunting and Fishing Day, Sept. 23.
Catfish stockings resume with seniors’ fishing clinic and derby coming to Maumelle community
Aug. 30, 2017
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Family and Community Fishing Program welcomes all anglers 55 years and older to come to Lake Valencia in Maumelle to join in the fun with a free senior citizen community fishing event a, 9 a.m. until noon, Friday, Sept. 8.
World Champion Squirrel Cook Off, Sept. 16
Aug. 30, 2017
Bentonville’s annual World Champion Squirrel Cook Off draws press from across the country but it’s no gimmick. Gumbo, tamales, pizza, sushi, empanadas, tacos, burgers and other delicious dishes get the “limb chicken” treatment.
Farm pond workshop at Fort Smith nature center, Sept. 6
Aug. 30, 2017
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will hold a special workshop for landowners on how to manage their farm ponds for fish at a free workshop at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center from 7 to 9 p.m., Sept. 6.