State seeks big fish tales for tiger trout record
April 19, 2023
COTTER — Arkansas’s famed trout tailwaters are home to some of the largest trout in the world, including the 40 pound, 4 ounce brown trout caught by Rip Collins in 1992 that held the world record spot for 17 years (and still holds the world record for 4-lb.-test fishing line). Now the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will allow state record submissions for another trout species, this time for tiger trout.
Outdoor Adventures program sparks enthusiasm at Pinkston Middle School
April 19, 2023
MOUNTAIN HOME — Freddy Penka has the key to capturing students' imagination and attention, and it’s something he’s willing to share with any teacher wanting to deliver an elective to students they’ll be excited to attend. Penka’s Outdoor Adventures Class at Pinkston Middle School in Baxter County combines real-world outdoor knowledge with state-approved curriculums to teach students skills they rarely experience in a school setting.
Wet spring, warm outlook set stage for frog hunting
April 12, 2023
LITTLE ROCK – Regular bouts of rain may have kept many gardens on hold during the last few weeks, but they’ve filled most backwaters and ponds just in time for folks who get excited about opening night of frog gigging.
Wild Science Webinar: April 2023 - Surveying Wildlife Viewers and Using Tech to Modernize Fishing Efforts
April 7, 2023
The Wild Science Webinar is a monthly series featuring Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff presenting research and projects about Arkansas fish and wildlife. Kirsten Bartlow, Watchable Wildlife Coordinator, will present "Surveying Wildlife Viewers in Arkansas". Nick Feltz, District 10 Fisheries Management Biologist, will present "Using Technology to Modernize Estimating Fishing Effort".
AGFC hatcheries, staff prepping for derby season
April 5, 2023
LONOKE — The Arkansas Derby may have ended Saturday with Angel of Empire’s win, but the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has plenty of derby fun left for families throughout The Natural State this year. AGFC hatcheries will deliver hundreds of thousands of catchable catfish to ponds across Arkansas throughout spring and summer.
Listen to Paddle Palooza on Arkansas Wildlife Podcast
April 5, 2023
PONCA — Trey Reid and Jeff Williams from the Arkansas Wildlife crew sit down with Kerry and Debbie Moore of Moore Outdoors on the Big Piney as well Brad Wimberly of Turner Bend Outfitter on the Mulberry to talk about all things outfitters, paddling and stream fishing for smallmouth bass.
PRADCO donates to ‘reimagine’ nature center
April 3, 2023
FORT SMITH – Bruce Stanton, vice president and general manager of the PRADCO fishing division, made two announcements on the deck of the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center Thursday afternoon. One recognized the needs of future generations; the other was a surprise that honored a longtime contributor to the joys of fishing.