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| More Iowa Trumpeter Swans to Move to Holla Bend Refuge |
Another group of young Iowa trumpeter swans will move into a new winter home Wednesday, Feb. 10. It’s the third year of a scheduled three-year project to relocate swans in an attempt to encourage their migration. Somewhere around 15 first-year trumpeters will be brought by Iowa Department of Natural Resources… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
02/04/10 |
| Arkansas Wildlife Officer Wins NWTF Award |
Cpl. Jay Hagans with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will be honored by the National Wild Turkey Federation for his efforts in conserving America’s wildlife. Hagans, of Scotland in Van Buren County, will be recognized as the NWTF’s Arkansas Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer of the Year during its 34th… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
02/04/10 |
| Wood Duck Box Workshop Set for Lake Charles State Park |
Wood ducks are among the most colorful Arkansas wildlife. They nest naturally in hollow trees, but boxes built by man are readily accepted by the birds. Learn how to build your own wood duck box and how to attract the ducks at Lake Charles State Park in Powhatan in northeast… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
02/04/10 |
| Water is Everywhere, What’s a Farmer To Do? |
It’s been a wet two years for Arkansas’s agriculture community and the floods have farm producers looking at income alternatives for their flood prone croplands. Farmers have lost income on hundreds of acres of crops due to record rains over the last few years. The state’s farmers are finding they… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
01/28/10 |
| Ouachita National Forest Travel Plan Goes Into Effect in the Spring |
A decision on the Ouachita National Forest travel management project has been made by U.S. Forest Service officials. The four-year project, which covers public lands managed by the Forest Service in Arkansas and Oklahoma, will be ready for implementation this spring. In 2005, the Forest Service issued a Travel Management… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
01/28/10 |
| Great Backyard Bird Count Begins Feb. 12 |
Arkansas bird watchers are invited to take part in the 13th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 12-15. Participants in the free event will join tens of thousands of volunteers of all levels of birding experience to count birds in their own backyards, local parks or wildlife refuges. Each checklist… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
01/21/10 |
| Teachers: Sign Up Students for Youth Outdoor Expo |
Fifth-grade teachers in central Arkansas are encouraged to enroll their classes in the fourth Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Youth Outdoor Expo set for April 27-28 at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area in the Ouachita National Forest. The free expo about 30 miles west of Little Rock is open to students… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
01/21/10 |
| Fine Money Goes Back to County Where Collected |
When the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission collects fines from game law convictions, the money goes back to the county where it was collected. The money is used to fund educational programs focused on fish, wildlife and conservation in the counties where the offenses occurred. In 2009, more than $625,000… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
01/21/10 |
| Help is Available for Improving Wildlife Habitat |
If you own some land that you would like to see more wildlife use, there are several avenues for assistance in improving the acreage for habitat. One encouraging factor is that the first step doesn’t cost you anything. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has several trained staff members in… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
01/19/10 |
| AGFC Intern Program Deadline is Feb. 12 |
It may still be winter in Arkansas, but the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s spring and summer intern program deadline is fast approaching. For those college students interested in pursuing jobs in various conservation capacities need look no further than the AGFC. The application deadline for internships is Feb. 12.… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
01/14/10 |
| AGFC Wildlife Officers Spend Christmas Saving Lives |
It was a busy Christmas morning for two Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wildlife officers. In the early morning hours, the two officers were involved in a water rescue on North Walter’s Chapel Road near Carlisle. Wildlife officers Dallas Taylor and John Thomas were already responding to a call for… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
01/07/10 |
| Wildlife Officers Charge Hunters with Up to 50 Violations |
Wildlife officers with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission have charged five Pike County hunters with multiple hunting violations. The Pike County officers have closed the five-month case that will net close to 50 violations including night hunting, hunting out of season and wasting game. The five individuals are all… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
01/07/10 |
| AGFC Wants Your Input on the Agency’s Future Direction |
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is developing a 10-year strategic plan that will be based on input from AGFC employees, stakeholders and the general public. The strategic plan will involve developing an agency mission statement, establishing goals, clarifying how to make the most effective use of limited resources. As… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
01/07/10 |
| Eagle Events Planned at Pinnacle Mountain and Bull Shoals State Parks |
Outdoor enthusiasts can bundle up, grab binoculars and head to Pinnacle Mountain State Park in Little Rock for Eagle Watch Lake Tours on Jan. 9-10. Park interpreters will lead the boat tours on Lake Maumelle to search for bald eagles. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with tours tentatively… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
12/29/09 |
| Time to Apply for Wildlife Conservation Funding |
Want to improve your cropland, pastureland or forestland to provide habitat for wildlife, fish and other aquatic species? You must act fast on two conservation programs designed to decrease soil erosion, improve water quality. Farmers and landowners in Arkansas have until Jan. 15 to submit applications to receive cost-share assistance… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
12/29/09 |
| Dunklin Receives Conservationist Award |
The awards just keep coming for George Dunklin Jr., a commissioner for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Earlier this month, Dunklin received the Arkansas Association of Conservation Districts Outstanding Conservationist-Community Leader for 2009 at the group’s annual meeting in Eureka Springs. Earlier this year, Dunklin was named Budweiser’s Conservationist… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
12/29/09 |
| Public Input Meetings Scheduled Around Arkansas |
Public input is a crucial component of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s process for setting hunting and fishing regulations, and the method of gathering public input will be slightly different beginning in January. After a short discussion on the public-input process at last week’s monthly Commission meeting, a decision… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
12/29/09 |
| Little Rock Nature Center Wins Awards for Design |
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center has picked up two awards for its design. McGraw Hill Construction announced recently that the center won two awards in the South Central Construction category that includes Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. The awards were presented… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
12/17/09 |
| Donated Christmas Trees Get Second Life as Fish Habitat |
Underwater structure is both cursed and praised by Arkansas anglers. Fishermen may curse those logs and branches that snag their brand new lures, but they know that structure is a key to a successful outing. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking that those leftover Christmas trees be used… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
12/10/09 |
| Catfish With Reward Tags Stocked in Several Waters |
Most of the time, catching a catfish is a reward in itself. But, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is adding incentive to the state’s anglers. The AGFC has launched a statewide channel catfish tagging study to evaluate the effectiveness of stocking these fish in several lakes and streams. The… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
12/10/09 |
| Corps Warning Anglers of Releases from Greers Ferry Dam |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding fishermen to expect releases from Greers Ferry Dam as officials evacuate flood water stored in the lake. Forecast rainfall could delay the operation. In accordance with the approved water control plan for the reservoir, the seasonal regulating stage changes Dec. 1 each… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
12/10/09 |
| Trumpeter Swan Reports Needed from Arkansas Observers |
Those young trumpeter swans brought in from Iowa last year should be back to the wintering grounds in Arkansas. Information as to their whereabouts is needed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Karen Rowe, AGFC nongame migratory bird program coordinator, said, “We need to know where these birds are… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
12/03/09 |
| Missouri Issues Warning on Eating Raw Crawfish |
At least three individuals have contracted a lung parasite after eating raw crawfish from rivers in southern Missouri. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services along with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources has issued a warning to not eat raw crawfish. Crayfish, crawfish or crawdads contain parasites that… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
11/27/09 |
| Lake Conway Winter Drawdown Begins |
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has started to draw down Lake Conway approximately one foot to its winter lake level. Since 1977, the AGFC has reduced the lake level between Nov. 15 and March 15. The purpose of the drawdown is to allow for flood water storage during the… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
11/27/09 |
| Trout Day for Kids Scheduled at Russellville Park |
Hey young fishermen. Want to try your hand at catching trout? A community event for kids and their families, the fourth annual Trout Day in Russellville takes place Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Pleasant View Park Pond. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will stock the pond with several hundred… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
11/20/09 |
| Corning Fish Hatchery Revitalized with Extensive Renovation |
A $3 million renovation project has been completed at the William B. Donham Fish Hatchery at Corning, providing a major boost to the production of fish for stocking in public waters in northeast Arkansas. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission hatchery is one of four warm water state facilities in… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
11/20/09 |
| ‘Pet’ Deer Can’t Be Sold, Swapped or Given Away |
You think it would be fun to have a pet deer? Maybe, for a while. But the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission doesn’t recommend wildlife as pets. Period. They are legal, though, with some strong rules applying. Deer that have been caught in the wild have to be kept in… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
11/12/09 |
| Make a Late Check of the Place Where You Hunt Deer |
The opening of modern gun deer season is coming up Saturday, Nov. 14, and here’s a tip from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Any hunter will be wise to make an advance check on things where he or she intends to hunt. Yes, some sunshine should help dry out… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
11/09/09 |
| Ozarks Smallmouth Stream to Flow Freely After Removal of Kelly’s Slab |
Kelly’s Slab is coming down. The concrete low-water bridge that crosses Crooked Creek in the Ozark Mountains is widely known among anglers as a premiere spot to fish for smallmouth bass. One website describes it as “the blue-ribbon smallmouth bass fishing stream of the state.” But the well known slab… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
11/06/09 |
| Harris Brake Lake Drawdown Extended |
PERRYVILLE - The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s planned drawdown for Harris Brake Lake has been extended to Jan. 1, 2010. The drawdown was originally scheduled to end Dec. 14, but excessive rain in September and October has kept the lake level higher than planned. The purpose of the planned… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
11/06/09 |
| Petit Jean’s Mountain Rendezvous Gives a Glimpse of the Past |
Many Arkansans enjoy a look at life in the long ago even if modern conveniences like air conditioning and cell phones are accepted and expected. Visitors to Petit Jean State Park just after thanksgiving can experience a primitive camp, and learn some of the survival skills used by early Arkansas… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
10/29/09 |
| Eagle-Eyed Archers from Eagle Mountain Magnet Claim World Title |
In less than a year, Eagle Mountain Magnet School’s archery team went from nonexistent to world champion. But doing well in archery competitions is old hat for this rookie team. The team was formed one month before the Arkansas National Archery in the Schools Program’s state championship in February, where… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
10/29/09 |
| Ten Arkansas Fishing Regulations Changes Go Into Effect January 1st |
At the regular monthly meeting of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in August, 10 changes in fishing regulations were approved. These were recommendations from the AGFC’s Fisheries Division staff, and all seem to be minor as far as effect upon large numbers of anglers. The rule changes will go… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
10/22/09 |
| Stay Away From Houses When Hunting in Arkansas |
The question comes up every deer season. “How close to a house can I hunt”? The answer is no closer than 150 yards. That is a football field and a half in length. The rule applies to any kind of hunting with firearms – deer, doves, rabbits and all. Hunters… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
10/22/09 |
| Public Hearings on Proposed Changes for Lake Maumelle |
Central Arkansas Water will be holding two public hearings, in conjunction with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, to gather comments on proposed changes to Central Arkansas Water’s rules and regulations on Lake Maumelle and its surrounding property. The proposed changes are part of the recently approved Memorandum of Understanding… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
10/22/09 |
| Bird Photography Seminar Coming Up at Nature Center |
A seminar focusing on outdoor optics to help with viewing and photographing birds in Arkansas is planned for Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center, 602 President Clinton Ave., in downtown Little Rock’s River Market District. The seminar is free. It is sponsored by the… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
10/15/09 |
| High Water Closes Deer Hunting on Henry Gray Hurricane Lake WMA |
This week’s heavy rains have resulted in significant rises in the level of the White River. The flooding has forced the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to cancel the deer muzzleloader permit hunt on Henry Gray Hurricane Lake Wildlife Management Area in eastern Arkansas. The hunt was scheduled to begin… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
10/15/09 |
| Ken Reeves: From Elk Hunting to a Mercy Flight |
A few days ago, Ken Reeves was smiling broadly as he and two friends pulled into an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission elk hunt check station at Ponca. The Harrison attorney had not taken an elk, but a friend had. Reeves was hunting with Mike Smith, the hunter who scored… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
10/13/09 |
| North Arkansas Hunters Need to Look Up – Carefully |
In the logging industry, they talk of danger from “widow makers.” Hunters in north Arkansas also need to be aware of possible overhead perils. A widow maker is a tree that is cut, but hangs up against another tree. For hunters, the danger is hanging limbs, results of last winter’s… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
10/09/09 |
| Check Stations Out, Telecheck In |
Archery season in Arkansas begins Oct. 1 and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s telephone game check system goes online that day. To check your deer or bear this fall, you’ll want to keep (877) 507-4263 handy. The toll-free number is part of the new AGFC Telecheck system that replaces… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
10/01/09 |
| Arkansas Wildlife Officers Assist Iowa with Poaching Cases |
What began from a chance encounter on a trespassing complaint two years ago has led to 18 people, from six states, pleading guilty to various poaching violations. Wildlife officers from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission helped uncover the poaching violations. The investigation ended with guilty pleas for illegal taking… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
09/18/09 |
| Bird-Watching is a Popular Hobby for Southerners |
A recently released report reveals that bird-watching continues to thrive as a popular hobby for Americans, even more so for Southerners. According to this U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report, an estimated 33 percent of Southerners bird-watch as of 2006, compared with 20 percent of Americans nationwide participating in the… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
09/10/09 |
| Summer Fishing Can Be Productive After Dark |
Too hot to fish? Anglers at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission suggest going out at night. For some Arkansans, outings after dark are often productive. Others don’t like it. Fishing at night is a tradeoff. You get away from the full impact of sun, but you give up a… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
09/04/09 |
| A Simple Secret Can Lead to Better Tasting Fish |
Fish is good eating. That is no secret, and most Arkansans enjoy tasty and healthy fish on their dinner tables. “Fresh” and “fish” just go together. The fresher the fish when you cook it, the better it is to eat. Take a fish off the hook, fillet it, build a… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
09/04/09 |
| Two Options Studied for North Fork River Catch and Release |
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is looking at two options for an expanded catch-and-release area on the North Fork River below Norfork Dam. Disagreements have developed between fishermen and businesses in the area over the proposal, which grew out of citizen advisory committee workshops used to develop a fisheries… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
08/28/09 |
| “Wildman” Named 2009 Conservation Communicator of the Year |
Steve “Wildman” Wilson has been named the Arkansas Wildlife Federation’s Communicator of the Year. The award was given to Wilson at the group’s annual banquet on Aug. 8 in Little Rock. Wilson, better known to Arkansans as “Wildman,” earned his nickname in 1984 when he became the Arkansas Game and… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
08/21/09 |
| Armstrong Chosen for National Conservation Training |
Thirty-six of the nation’s natural resource conservation “future leaders” were recently selected as Fellows with the National Conservation Leadership Institute and one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s assistant directors will be among them. Mike Armstrong, AGFC Assistant Director for Field Services, has been chosen to attend the prestigious… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
08/17/09 |
| Wildlife Officers Monitor Spring River Activities |
MAMMOTH SPRINGS, AR – Due to numerous complaints about illegal activity on the Spring River, wildlife officers with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission have been conducting extensive boating safety checks on the river. Earlier this month, an operation netted a total of 17 boating violations and 28 criminal violations… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
08/17/09 |
| Largemouth Bass Fisheries Get a Helping Hand from the AGFC |
Arkansas’s largemouth bass fisheries are getting a helping hand from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. So far this year, the AGFC has stocked over 1 million fingerling Florida-strain largemouth bass in Arkansas’s public waters. The fingerlings were produced at the Andrew Hulsey State Fish Hatchery located on Lake Hamilton… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
08/06/09 |
| Greg Butts Steers State Parks to New Heights |
New York newspaper editor Horace Greeley long ago advised, “Go west, young man.” Greg Butts, though, left his upstate New York home and went south. After he received a degree in recreation and resource management from West Virginia University, Butts landed a job as a park planner with Arkansas State… |
Arkansas Game and Fish |
08/06/09 |
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