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AGFC hears license change proposals

Oct. 1, 2023

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Austin Booth gave Commissioners the first reading of two regulations changes concerning Arkansas hunting and fishing licenses at a special virtual meeting held Thursday.

Nonresident hunters should check twice for new permits when renewing licenses

July 19, 2023

LITTLE ROCK — Every July, many Arkansas hunters make it a point to renew their hunting licenses to ensure they’re legal and ready for the next year of enjoying all The Natural State has to offer. This year, nonresidents also may have to purchase a few additional permits if they plan to engage in a few of the state’s calling card hunts.

Waterfowl hunting dates for nonresidents on Arkansas wildlife management areas available

July 29, 2019

LITTLE ROCK — Nonresident waterfowl hunters will be able to hunt some of Arkansas’s most popular public waterfowl-hunting destinations Nov. 23-Dec. 2; Dec. 27-Jan. 5; and Jan. 22-31 this season. 
 

Nonresident WMA Waterfowl Permits available online for regular duck season

Sept. 20, 2017

The purchase option for the new Five-Day Nonresident WMA Waterfowl Permits was added to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s licensing system today, but the permit will not be needed until regular duck season begins. 
 

Adjustments to nonresident waterfowl permits proposed

April 26, 2017

There may be some limits to the amount of time nonresident hunters may pursue waterfowl on Arkansas Game and Fish Commission controlled wildlife management areas in the next year. After many phone calls, letters and posts to social media from Arkansas hunters, the AGFC is proposing one possible way to give resident hunters additional preference on public land in The Natural State.