As more deer become visible along roadsides and fields this summer, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is reminding the public not to attempt treating wild deer for parasites or suspected New World screwworm…
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Arkansas Alligator Hunting Permit Applications Now Open for 2026 Season
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is now accepting applications for the 2026 Arkansas alligator hunting season, giving hunters the opportunity to pursue one of the state’s most unique big-game experiences. Applications are available now…
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Appoints Steve Kueter to Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Steve Kueter of Paragould as the newest member of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, filling a 7-year term that will run through 2033. Kueter succeeds outgoing Commission Chairwoman…
Greers Ferry Walleye Club Hosting Fishing Seminar with Sam Lister in Fairfield Bay
Greers Ferry Walleye Club Hosting Special Fishing Seminar in Fairfield Bay Fishing enthusiasts from across Arkansas are invited to attend a special seminar hosted by the Greers Ferry Walleye Club on Monday, June 29, 2026,…
Greers Ferry Walleye Club Hosting Fishing Seminar with Sam Lister in Fairfield Bay
Greers Ferry Walleye Club Hosting Special Fishing Seminar in Fairfield Bay Fishing enthusiasts from across Arkansas are invited to attend a special seminar hosted by the Greers Ferry Walleye Club on Monday, June 29, 2026,…
Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission Celebrates National Prairie Day and World Trails Day
The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission is encouraging Arkansans to celebrate National Prairie Day and World Trails Day by exploring some of the state’s most unique natural habitats this weekend. Officials say Arkansas prairies preserve a…
Lake Wilhelmina Reopens Following Major Renovation Project in Arkansas
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will officially celebrate the reopening of Lake Wilhelmina with a ribbon-cutting and rededication ceremony on May 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the lake’s newly constructed fishing pier. The…
Youth Turkey Season Success in Independence County Arkansas: Jack Horton Harvests Opening Day Gobbler
A successful opening day of youth turkey season in Independence County Arkansas is being celebrated after young hunter Jack Horton harvested a gobbler during a guided hunt. Jack was invited to hunt in Independence County…
Blanchard Springs Caverns 2026 Season Arkansas State Parks USDA Forest Service Partnership
A new partnership between Arkansas State Parks and the USDA Forest Service will ensure continued public access to Blanchard Springs Caverns during the 2026 season. Under the cooperative agreement, Arkansas State Parks will assist with…
The late John Patrick “Pat” Fitts Honored in Little Rock Arkansas with Top Conservation Award
The Arkansas Wildlife Federation has honored the late John Patrick “Pat” Fitts, former director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, with the Harold Alexander Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award, the organization’s highest honor. The award…
