Five ways to fight monsters from the deep
March 16, 2022
LITTLE ROCK — Giant threats to Arkansas’s fish and water are lurking under the surface somewhere right now. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission needs boaters’ help in stopping these terrors before they spread any further.
No rod? No problem. Go Fish
March 16, 2022
LITTLE ROCK — With spring break on the horizon, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reminds new and occasional anglers that there are nearly 100 locations where people can borrow rods and reels to get out on the water and enjoy a day of fishing.
Unplug at an AGFC nature center during Spring Break
March 16, 2022
LITTLE ROCK — With kids out of school throughout most of Arkansas next week, many parents may be looking for a way to get them out of the house and off the electronics for a day. A trip to one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s nature centers may be just the answer to keep families entertained with wholesome outdoors fun.
Help AGFC monitor turkey hunting effort in Arkansas
March 16, 2022
LITTLE ROCK — Hunters can help the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission by simply reporting their hunting effort and success throughout turkey season this spring. The annual Spring Gobbler Hunting Survey is a great way to help shape future wild turkey management in Arkansas without giving up any specifics about your favorite hunting grounds.
AGFC Commissioner Meeting Notice
March 14, 2022
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 Dr. in Little Rock. To view the Thursday commission meeting, please click on this link.
Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report
March 10, 2022
Tom Kelly from Mountain Home is shown with some of his crappie catch last week fishing out of Blackburn's Resort and Boat Rental. Tom was fishing with a Bobby Garland Jig in 25 feet of water about 5 feet down. Photo provided by Steven Street.
Wild Science Webinar: March 2022 - Ozark Hellbender and Greentree Reservoir Renovations
March 9, 2022
The Wild Science Webinar is a monthly series featuring Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff presenting research and projects about Arkansas fish and wildlife. In this month's webinar, Buck Jackson, Wetlands Biologist Specialist, will present "The Science behind Greentree Reservoir Restoration" and Kelly Irwin, AGFC Herpetologist, will present "Conservation Status of the Ozark Hellbender".