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.
New Hunting and Fishing License options being developed
Aug. 25, 2017
A new, durable “hard card” will be available soon from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for hunters and anglers who wish to purchase the upgrade. This new license option and a solution to complaints over the standard paper big game tags were discussed in a special meeting of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today.
Mayflower firing range reopens Sept. 8
Aug. 23, 2017
After extensive renovations and an expansion to the range house, the Dr. James E. Moore Jr. Camp Robinson Firing Range near Mayflower will reopen to the public, Sept. 8, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is celebrating the reopening with a special treat for anyone who wants to shoot.