Wild Science Webinar: February 2023 - Avian Influenza, Ticks and Beaver Lake Habitat
Feb. 8, 2023
The Wild Science Webinar is a monthly series featuring Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff presenting research and projects about Arkansas fish and wildlife. Jennifer Ballard, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Veterinarian, will talk about health in conservation with topics on Avian Influenza and health effects of ticks. Jon Stein, AGFC Fisheries District Supervisor, will talk about the Enhancement of Beaver Lake Fish Habitat.
Prairie Bayou WMA is a hidden gem for small game hunters, dog runners
Feb. 8, 2023
CARLISLE – Almost hidden away, about 7 miles south of this Lonoke County seat, is a 473-acre Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wildlife management area that offers opportunities for small game, deer and waterfowl hunters as well as a great expanse to exercise hunting dogs.
Decoy redux
Feb. 8, 2023
Donate your used decoys to increase outdoor participation, wildlife appreciation
LITTLE ROCK — Instead of adding more refuse to the landfill, give the AGFC’s decoy adoption program a call and rehome those ugly ducklings with newcomers to the sport.
AGFC Wildlife Officers honor veterans and families at Squirrel-a-palooza 2023
Feb. 8, 2023
MT IDA — On the last weekend of January, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wildlife officers joined Warrior Hunts for its annual “Squirrel-a-palooza” hunt for veterans and their families. This was the seventh year in a row that the AGFC helped put on this hunt honoring our nation’s armed forces.
Buttermilk Fried Goose with Bluewing Syrup
Feb. 8, 2023
STUTTGART — With another end of duck season leaving most duck-hunting die hards in a slight state of depression, what could be better than a little comfort food using some of the geese you brought home during the last few months?
Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report
Feb. 2, 2023
One of guide Austin Kennedy's recent clients, Cathy (no last name provided) from Arizona, shows off her nice catch of a rainbow trout hooked in the Beaver Lake tailwater in northwest Arkansas. Photo provided by Austin Kennedy.
Late holiday gift delivery bolsters Lake Pickthorne fish habitat
Feb. 1, 2023
JACKSONVILLE – The many folks who left live Christmas trees at the North Little Rock Riverview Park boat access after the holiday season may not realize it, but they’ve provided a big help to the habitat at Tommy L. Sproles Lake Pickthorne.