Valley Springs takes Arkansas high school archery championship; Charleston dominates elementary and middle school divisions
March 9, 2022
HOT SPRINGS — Valley Springs High School took the top spot in the High School Division of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Archery in the Schools State Championship held Saturday at Bank OZK Arena. Charleston claimed first place in both the Elementary and Middle School divisions, which were held Friday at the same location.
New Arkansas Wildlife issue celebrates the Buffalo
March 9, 2022
LITTLE ROCK — The March/April issue of Arkansas Wildlife magazine, which is on its way to subscribers, is all about the Buffalo River – the Buffalo National River, that is, and its 50th anniversary.
Fix up a Fowl Play Reuben for St. Patrick's Day
March 9, 2022
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, we dug into the refrigerator to pull out some of the goose breasts left from last season to add some Delta flavor to a classic Irish-inspired meal. It takes some forethought to prepare the corned goose well ahead of time, but the results are well worth the wait. This play on a traditional Reuben will give you a great lunch at duck camp, too.
AGFC, UAPB to present trout research at Greers Ferry Tailwater plan meeting March 21
March 9, 2022
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will present results of recent research on the wild brown trout fishery in the Greers Ferry Tailwater at 6 p.m. March 21. The presentation will be part of the regular meeting of the Arkansas Fly Fishers and will be held at the AGFC Little Rock Headquarters Auditorium at 2 Natural Resources Drive in Little Rock. Anyone interested in fishing on the tailwater is welcome to attend.
AGFC, PRADCO team up for online bass fishing seminar series
March 2, 2022
FORT SMITH — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has partnered with PRADCO, the parent company of Booyah, YUM, Bomber and many other popular fishing tackle brands to host a special lineup of fishing seminars this spring devoted to catching more and bigger bass in The Natural State. The first of these workshops is 6-7 p.m. March 10, and is focused on the most productive techniques and lures for fishing before the spawn begins in late March.
Black Bear Bonanza March 5
March 2, 2022
BENTONVILLE — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will be one of many conservation agencies participating in the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Inaugural Black Bear Bonanza from 9 a.m-5 p.m. this Saturday at the Benton County Quail Barn in Northwest Arkansas.
Register to Become an Outdoors Woman at the AGFC's spring weekend April 8-10
March 2, 2022
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host a special women’s outdoor weekend April 8-10 with workshops throughout the state to engage women in the beginning steps of hunting, fishing, and how to be a larger part of conservation.