Commission sets 2018 fishing regulations
Aug. 17, 2017
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted unanimously to approve the list of recommended fishing regulations for 2018. The following recommendations will become effective Jan. 1, 2018.
AGFC holding public meeting about CWD in Van Buren County
Aug. 16, 2017
Although chronic wasting disease has not been found in Van Buren County, it’s close. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wants to give the public an opportunity to learn more about the disease at a public meeting in Clinton. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., Sept. 19, at the Petit Jean Electric Cooperative Community Room at 270 Quality Drive.
Arkansas Wildlife Fishing Report
Aug. 16, 2017
With the recent rain and drop in water temperature, bass fishing is excellent at Lake Atkins and good in a number of other state lakes.
New permit hunt increases dove hunting options
Aug. 16, 2017
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is cranking up the opportunities for public-land hunters to enjoy the unofficial kick off to hunting season – dove hunting. In addition to fields prepared on wildlife management areas, the AGFC is offering drawn permit hunts on a leased private field in Lonoke County to increase people’s chances at enjoying a traditional dove hunt this year.
Hunting, fishing and school-based conservation the focus of AETN call-in show
Aug. 16, 2017
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is partnering with the Arkansas Educational Television Network to produce a special call-in show and share information about hunting, fishing and conservation education in Arkansas. “Outdoor Hotline” will air from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 24 on AETN.
Little Red River enjoys bonus brook trout
Aug. 16, 2017
The Little Red River below Greers Ferry recently saw a few extra brook trout in August, thanks to a surplus of fish at the Greers Ferry National Fish Hatchery..Hatchery staff released 860, 9-inch brook trout into the Greers Ferry Tailwater, which were left over after stockings were completed for the Bull Shoals and Norfork tailwaters.
SouthArk Outdoor Expo Sept. 9
Aug. 16, 2017
The 19th annual SouthArk Outdoor Expo is coming to the El Dorado Conference Center, Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 9, and anyone who loves the outdoors should make plans to attend.