Quirky pack animals aid public land experiences
Oct. 11, 2023
SPRINGDALE — Thanks to a decades-old partnership, the U.S. Forest Service and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission are able to offer over a million acres of public hunting opportunity in the Ouachita and Ozark/St. Francis National Forests. Getting the most out of remote portions of these rugged lands, however, takes a little extra effort. Arkansas outfitter Casey Brewster has discovered the therapeutic power of hunting and relaxing in these out-of-the-way public lands, thanks to some ingenuity and a few surefooted assistants. He and his organization lead veterans and first responders on special multiple day hunting trips using pack goats to get their supplies where they need to go.
AGFC follows through for recreational shooters with new division and partnerships
July 21, 2023
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Austin Booth announced the formation of a new branch within the AGFC’s ranks to focus on recreational shooting and the development of shooting ranges and programs throughout The Natural State at today’s regularly scheduled Commission meeting.
Delta Waterfowl Expo preview on Arkansas Wildlife Podcast
July 19, 2023
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Host Trey Reid catches up with Delta Waterfowl’s Senior Marketing Director Brad Heidel for a virtual chat about Delta Waterfowl’s Duck Hunters Expo. The huge event will be held July 28-30 at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. Anyone interested in duck hunting and waterfowl conservation should tune in to learn how they can join in the fun.
AGFC partner plans slate of events for pollinators
June 14, 2023
LITTLE ROCK — Quail Forever, one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s main partners in habitat restoration for upland birds and pollinators, has a slew of programs lined up for National Pollinator Week, June 19-25, that any conservation-minded person might be interested to attend.
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.
De Queen Lake WMA a getaway for bowhunters, anglers
March 22, 2023
DE QUEEN – De Queen Lake WMA is a great example of partners working together to provide public access and hunting opportunities in southwest Arkansas. The Army Corps of Engineers and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission joined together in 2009 to form the WMA partnership.
Arkansas Wildlife Federation contest connects youth to the outdoors through art
Feb. 22, 2023
LITTLE ROCK – Once again, the Arkansas Wildlife Federation and Creative Ideas have come together to promote wildlife education through the arts in the annual Wildlife of Arkansas Student Art Contest. For the 2023 contest, students from kindergarten through 12th grade will submit artwork online through a portal on the AWF website, www.arwild.org.