Dove hunters have many choices of public fields available through AGFC
Aug. 21, 2019
LITTLE ROCK – Hunters will have many public options in their quest for dove when the season opens Sunday, Sept. 1. More than 80 dove fields across 21 wildlife management areas will host dove-hunting opportunities free for the public.
More than $678,000 available for wildlife conservation education grants in Arkansas
Aug. 21, 2019
LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services has announced the Wildlife Conservation Education Grants Program application period is open now through Oct. 4. More than $678,000 is available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. Funds for these grants come from fines collected by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Early Canada goose hunting season opens Sept. 1
Aug. 20, 2019
LITTLE ROCK – The dove season opener may be the highlight of Labor Day Weekend, but it’s also the first shot of the year for waterfowl hunters to break out the decoys and calls. The statewide early Canada goose season in Arkansas runs from Sept. 1 through Sept. 30.
Think twice before filling the corn feeder
Aug. 14, 2019
LITTLE ROCK – As summer begins to take its toll and the start of deer season nears, many deer hunters are beginning to think about how they can help the deer in the areas where they hunt. Many are thinking of loading a feeder with corn to help the deer through the summer stress. There is a better way.
Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month with special discounts at the AGFC’s firing range
July 31, 2019
MAYFLOWER — The Dr. James E. Moore Jr. Camp Robinson Firing Range will hold a variety of special offers to its patrons throughout August to celebrate National Shooting Sports Month. Range staff have prepared a variety of promotions to get people off the couch and on the range to prepare for this year’s hunting seasons.
Learn to hunt bears with AGFC’s lead bear biologist
July 31, 2019
LITTLE ROCK — If you’ve ever dreamed of taking on the challenge of bear hunting in The Natural State, you’ll want to free up your calendar for one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s upcoming workshops. Myron Means, AGFC large carnivore program coordinator will host a series of seminars throughout Arkansas dedicated to hunting black bears during August and September.
Don’t let AT&T, Nexstar dispute keep you from watching Arkansas Wildlife
July 31, 2019
LITTLE ROCK — If you’re missing the Arkansas Wildlife television show because of the ongoing business dispute between AT&T/DirecTV and Nexstar Media Group, you can always find episodes of the show on the Arkansas Wildlife YouTube channel.