AGFC proposing to limit movement of wild-caught baitfish, public comment open
June 14, 2017
Biologists with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Fisheries Division have proposed a regulation change to limit the movement of live, wild-caught baitfish within the state. The proposal is part of an effort to reduce the spread and introduction of nuisance species, such as silver carp (jumping carp), northern snakehead and zebra mussels to new bodies of water.
Florida-strain bass featured on Arkansas Wildlife Television
June 14, 2017
Tag along with the Arkansas Wildlife Television crew as they visit with Andrew Hulsey State Fish Hatchery in Hot Springs, where they spawn and raise Florida-strain largemouth to stock in Arkansas lakes.
2017-18 Federal Duck Stamp unveiled for sale at Bass Pro Shops June 23
June 14, 2017
The first day of sale for the 2017-18 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, known as the Federal Duck Stamp to most Arkansas hunters, will be held June 23 at the Bass Pro Shops in Little Rock.
Lake Elmdale being drawn down to repair infrastructure
June 7, 2017
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has begun an immediate drawdown of Lake Elmdale to repair a creek and spillway beyond the lake’s dam. The lake is being drawn down 3 to 4 feet, so that that damage from recent flooding can be repaired and plans can be made to prevent future damage, according to Jon Stein, the AGFC’s district fisheries supervisor in Rogers.
Datto Access on Black River to see increased parking, new name
June 7, 2017
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will hold a special dedication ceremony at the Datto Access on the Black River near Pocahontas at 2 p.m., June 13. The Commission recently accepted a donation of one-and-a-half acres bordering the access to increase parking and enable more hunters and anglers to enjoy Dave Donaldson Black River Wildlife Management Area. The donation came from Harold “Blue” Riggan of Corning.
Cave City Sharpshooters, Berryville juniors win AYSSP state titles
June 7, 2017
Despite a nervous semifinal round and a serious case of deja vu, the Cave City Sharpshooters took the AYSSP state chamionship in tight competition June 3 at the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation Shooting Sports Complex in Jacksonville.
Arkansas Outdoors Newsletter renamed Arkansas Wildlife Weekly
June 7, 2017
Regular readers of Arkansas Outdoors will notice a new name and look to this newsletter, which has provided updates about the AGFC's actions for decades. Arkansas Outdoors will now be delivered under the name Arkansas Wildlife Weekly to complement the AGFC’s award-winning magazine and television show.