Arkansas Alligator Permit Draw Complete
Aug. 2, 2017
Thousands of Arkansans have been waiting on pins and needles for the last few weeks to find out if they were one of the lucky few who drew a chance at harvesting an alligator in Arkansas this year. Today, 101 individuals got the good news.
Free Permit Needed for Wildlife Management Areas
Aug. 2, 2017
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wants to get to know you better, especially if you enjoy one of the many wildlife management areas around the state. People who hunt, trap, fish or boat on WMAs are now required to obtain a free General Use WMA Permit through the Commission’s license system. The permit may be obtained online at https://ar-web.s3licensing.com, at any license vendor or by calling 800-364-4263. It can be added as a code to your existing license or obtained on its own.
Beat the Heat With After Dark Angling
Aug. 2, 2017
Once daytime temperatures stay above that 90-degree mark and pleasure boaters begin to churn up the water, many anglers decide to hang up the rods until cooler days begin to creep into the forecast. Others have learned the best way to beat the heat is to fish during the night shift.
Online Test Available for Boating Education
Aug. 2, 2017
Boaters looking for a Boating Education course near them now have the option to take the complete course and test online, from the comfort of their own home.
Sugarloaf Lake Set for Fall Drawdown
Aug. 1, 2017
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will lower the water level of Sugarloaf Lake following the Labor Day Holiday (Sept. 5, 2017). The drawdown will lower the lake’s water level by 3 to 5 feet and should last until mid-winter.
Partnership Nearly Triples Public Waterfowl Hunting and Bird-Watching Area in Northwest Arkansas
July 26, 2017
Thanks to a partnership with the Trust for Public Land and Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration grants, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has completed the purchase of new land surrounding Frog Bayou Wildlife Management Area in Crawford County, nearly tripling the size of this popular waterfowl-hunting and wildlife-viewing destination. The final closing of the purchase took place June 17, 2017.
Arkansas Student Claims Second in World Archery Tournament
July 26, 2017
Bailey Mason of Maumelle didn’t know where archery could take her when she was first introduced to the sport in her fourth grade physical education class, but after hard work, practice, and competition through regional, state and national tournaments, she took second place in the Elementary Division of the National Archery in the Schools World Tournament, July 22.