Leased Lands WMAs offer prime hunting opportunities without the high price
Oct. 25, 2017
Arkansas hunters have more than 3 million acres of publically accessible land to enjoy hunting, fishing and wildlife watching. More than a quarter of a million acres of that is privately held timber company land, available thanks to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Leased Land Program.
Weather-resistant game tags, AGFC app add more options to tag deer
Oct. 11, 2017
In response to many requests from hunters, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is supplying waterproof courtesy tags to regional offices and license vendors throughout the state to help hunters make the transition to the newly revised hunting license system.
Leftover WMA deer hunt permits available online Sept. 26
Sept. 20, 2017
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has many WMA draw hunt permits that were not drawn during the regular drawing period that will be available in a first-come, first-served online sale beginning at 8 a.m., Sept. 26.
Introduce a new hunter or angler to the fold this National Hunting and Fishing Day
Aug. 30, 2017
Join the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in its efforts to increase the number of hunters and anglers in The Natural State by pledging to take a newcomer to the woods this National Hunting and Fishing Day, Sept. 23.
World Champion Squirrel Cook Off, Sept. 16
Aug. 30, 2017
Bentonville’s annual World Champion Squirrel Cook Off draws press from across the country but it’s no gimmick. Gumbo, tamales, pizza, sushi, empanadas, tacos, burgers and other delicious dishes get the “limb chicken” treatment.
Alligator hunt permit application period June 15-30
June 14, 2017
Applications for the 2017 Arkansas alligator season will be available at www.agfc.com, beginning June 15. The deadline to apply is midnight, June 30.
CWD Management Zone expands to include Van Buren County
June 5, 2017
Van Buren County is the latest area to be placed under special wildlife regulations to curb the spread of chronic wasting disease, as the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission added it to the official CWD Management Zone.