Arkansas boating accidents double in 2020
March 1, 2021
HOT SPRINGS — Arkansas waters saw a spike in the number of boating accidents last year compared to 2019, according to data compiled by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s annual Boating Accident Year-end Report.
AGFC adds two recruits to K-9 program
Feb. 10, 2021
MAYFLOWER — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Enforcement Training Center sees new recruits every year, but this year’s class will include two “cadets” who see things from a four-legged perspective. The AGFC’s popular K-9 program is currently training two new dogs to help with enforcement efforts.
AGFC’s Davis named 2020 SEAFWA Wildlife Officer of the Year
Oct. 28, 2020
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies named Cpl. Mac Davis of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission the 2020 Colonel Bob Brantly Wildlife Officer of the Year at their 74th annual meeting, held virtually Oct. 26-28. Davis has 20 years of law enforcement experience, including seven with the AGFC.
AGFC accepting applications for wildlife officers
Sept. 16, 2020
The AGFC is taking applications for its next class of wildlife officer cadets. Applications will be accepted until Oct. 9, 2020.
Significant damage to Fitton Cave discovered at Buffalo National River
Sept. 16, 2020
HARRISON – In August 2020, Buffalo National River staff discovered significant damage at Fitton Cave in Buffalo National River in Newton County.
Arkansas highway near Greers Ferry Lake dedicated to fallen wildlife officer
Aug. 26, 2020
HEBER SPRINGS — A stretch of Arkansas Highway 25 in Cleburne County was named yesterday after Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Wildlife Officer Sgt. Darrell “Monty” Carmikle.
AGFC graduates new class of wildlife officers
Aug. 5, 2020
MAYFLOWER – One dozen new wildlife officers will be hitting the fields and forests of The Natural State this summer, after graduating from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s training program. The graduation ceremony took place July 31 at the H.C. “Red” Morris Enforcement Training Center off Arkansas Highway 89.