4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (372+ words) WYNNE — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unanimously approved the official name of the state’s latest wildlife management area as Pat Fitts Oakwood WMA at its monthly meeting held Wednesday at the Bill Thomas Wynne Economic Development Commission Building and…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (227+ words) The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will open bids tomorrow to begin the reconstruction of its Jonesboro Field Office. The bidding window opened Aug. 8-Sept. 8, and the mandatory pre-bid meeting was held Aug. 24. “We’ve already submitted building permits and plans,…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (149+ words) You are hereby notified that two or more Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioners will meet on the following dates and times to discuss and consider any official commission business. Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held at the AGFC offices,…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (498+ words) Six standout individuals and organizations were honored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for their contributions to improving wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation culture on private land on Aug. 28 at the second annual Natural State Private Lands Expo at…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (218+ words) Preparation Starts on Shore A safe trip begins on dry land. Organize your gear, secure loose items and verify your equipment in the parking lot or driveway before launching. Fumbling through storage compartments for a line cutter, flashlight or dock…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (514+ words) With Arkansas’s dove hunting season opening in a little more than a week, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff are sweating the details on public land statewide to prepare hunting opportunities for doves across many wildlife management areas. Although a…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (514+ words) The near-record-setting heat wave that ended last week may have many people’s minds still focused on lake life, but the first opportunity for deer hunters to hit the field begins this weekend. Arkansas’s early buck-only archery hunt is Aug. 29-31, giving…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (688+ words) The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in Little Rock voted unanimously Thursday to grant $690,625 to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Rural Services to distribute as conservation education grants for schools during the 2026-27 school year. The money was derived…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1821+ words) Reports are updated weekly, although some reports may be published for two weeks if updates are not received promptly or if reporters say conditions haven’t changed. Contact the reporter listed for the lake or stream you plan to fish for…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (335+ words) The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has opened its application portal to the 2026 Generation Conservation Pre-Summit and Regional competitions, and interested schools have until Sept. 21 to register for the first round of competitions. This year’s Pre-Summit and Regional competitions feature…...