In this issue - January/February 2010
Waterfowl Notebook
Size and shape offer reliable clues to ducks on the wing, waterfowl counts are changing and ice damage cleanup continues.
Conservation 2.0
Most hunters are checking their harvests using telephones and the Web site - they've also found a new way to find answers to questions.
Traditions and Fresh Ideas
Hunters are making good use of mobile campers, comfort food is still a staple and the network of check stations is gone.
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Wedington's Wild Ride
Wedington WMA, a rough and rolling tract in northwestern Arkansas, has a colorful history and, thanks to good management, a bright future.
'Ma' Smith Sets the Standard
Laverne Smith's Dodge Dakota pickup was a landmark at her house in Bradley County - unless deer hunting or turkey hunting season was open.
Winter Tinkering Brings Reels Back to Life
There's probably a gene for taking things apart, and if you've got it, you love to open a reel to see how it works, especially if it's old and crusty.
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Sample Articles from Past Issues
November/December 2009 Issue - Wild Behavior
Although Arkansas’s black bear restoration is considered by many biologists to be the most successful among large predators, bears and people who move into their habitat aren’t always good neighbors.
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September/October 2009 Issue - Differences Beyond Dates
The 2009-10 deer-hunting season regulations include improvements that will make it easier for hunters of all ages to enjoy their sport.
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May/June 2009 Issue - Warm Weather Awakens Anglers
Although it's not strictly set by a date, fishing season has arrived in Arkansas - crappie, white bass, largemouth bass, catfish and other species have begun to stir.
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March/April 2009 Issue - Laying the Groundwork for Gobblers
Landowners and hunting clubs go to great lengths each year supplying food for turkeys and other game animals, yet food is only a piece of the puzzle.
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January/February 2009 Issue - The Outdoors Heads Uptown
A seven-year project in four cities closes at Little Rock with the opening of the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center.
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November/December 2008 Issue - Making Up for Lost Time
After combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, an Arkansas duck hunter migrates to the Mississippi Delta and finds a connection with his 3-year-old son.
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September/October 2008 Issue - Bowhunting the Backyard
Several cities in Arkansas have turned to archers to trim expanding deer herds that enjoy munching home-grown tomatoes and flowers.
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May/June 2008 Issue - Panfish With a Flick of the Wrist
Despite the fly rod's reputation for being as easy to operate as a Stradivarius, it's actually as simple as it gets for catching panfish.
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