Increased chance for flooding around Lake Conway during high Arkansas River level
May 24, 2019
LITTLE ROCK — The potential for flooding exists for residences around Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir next week. The greatest concern for flooding should begin May 29 and continue for the next several days.
AGFC advises boaters to stay off Arkansas River during Memorial Day weekend
May 23, 2019
LITTLE ROCK — Memorial Day weekend is synonymous with fun in the sun, fishing, and enjoying time on the water, but the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is warning everyone to steer clear of the Arkansas River this year, due to the massive amount of water being released from reservoirs throughout Oklahoma that have nearly reached capacity from spring rainfall.
AGFC Commissioner Meeting Notice
May 22, 2019
You are hereby notified that Commissioners of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will meet on the following dates and times to consider any business that may be brought before the Commission. Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held at the AGFC offices, 2 Natural Resources Drive in Little Rock.
Commission approves Arkansas trout permit increase to benefit hatchery, trout program
May 16, 2019
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted unanimously to increase the fees for resident and nonresident trout permits during today’s regularly scheduled meeting in Little Rock. The new price for resident trout permits will be $10 annually, while the nonresident trout permit will increase to $20 annually.
Union County man pleads guilty to arson and jury tampering after attempt to burn wildlife officer’s truck
May 3, 2019
EL DORADO – A Union County man has pleaded guilty to attempted arson and jury tampering in a case involving an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wildlife officer’s truck. Harold S. Otwell, 47, of El Dorado, pleaded guilty to two felonies this week after he attempted to burn an AGFC wildlife officer’s truck.
AGFC receives Walton Family Foundation grant for Springdale nature center construction
May 2, 2019
BENTONVILLE – A grant from the Walton Family Foundation has been awarded to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The $980,000 grant will be used to help pay for construction of the state’s newest nature center currently under construction in Springdale.
AGFC Commissioner Meeting Notice
May 2, 2019
You are hereby notified that Commissioners of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will meet on the following dates and times to consider any business that may be brought before the Commission. Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held at the AGFC offices, 2 Natural Resources Drive in Little Rock.