Stop Poaching Hotline

In 1981 the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission created the “Stop Poaching” Hotline. This 24-hour manned phone system was designed to receive calls from the public to report poaching.  Each caller is eligible for a monetary reward based on the amount of
the minimum fine in the event a citation is issued for the violation being reported. 

Caller’s names are kept anonymous and if you wish you do not have to even leave your name.  Callers are assigned a WATS line number to correspond with their report and they can check back later for information to determine if they are eligible for a reward. 

The calls go directly to the 24-hour radio dispatch center at Mayflower where they are processed and dispatched immediately to the officer closest to the area of complaint. 

1-800-482-9262

Cellular Phone Stop Poaching Hotline (TIP)

AT&T cellular phone users in Arkansas have a direct line to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s TIP program. A special phone number in the AT&T wireless system can be used to turn in poachers.

AT&T customers can dial #TIP (#847) for turning in poachers. The number is an acronym for “Turn In Poachers.” Customers will have minutes charged against their cell phone usage.

The calls will be routed into the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s dispatch. The TIP line will be answered 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year and all calls are kept confidential.

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