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.
Spinning-wing decoys not allowed for teal hunting on WMAs, AGFC-owned lakes
Sept. 6, 2017
Teal season opens Sept. 15 in Arkansas, and for the first time since 2008, teal hunters on Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wildlife management areas will not be allowed to use spinning-wing, or motion decoys to attract teal during the special early hunt or ducks during the special youth waterfowl hunt.
Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA road open, public information meeting Sept. 18
Sept. 6, 2017
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will hold a public information meeting about the future management of Clear Lake Road, leading into Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita Wildlife Management Area, at 5 -6 p.m., Sept. 18 at the Strong High School Library.
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.
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.
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.
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.