Site Map

• Hunting
  • Season Dates & Bag Limits - Season Dates and Bag Limits by Species: Alligator, Bear, Deer, Ducks, Elk, Furbearers and Small Game.
  • Licenses and Permits
  • 2009-10 Hunting Regulations - These regulations can be found on pages 22-30 of the 2009-10 Arkansas Hunting Guidebook.
  • 2009-10 General Waterfowl Hunting Regulations - Captive mallards, live decoys, transferring wildlife, legal hunting equipment, baiting laws.
  • 2009-10 Wildlife Regulations - These regulations can be found on pages 33-35 of the 2009-10 Arkansas Hunting Guidebook.
  • Checking Game - Tagging and Checking a Deer, Turkey or Bear
  • Game Tag 2009-10 - 2009-10 Game Tags
  • WMA Ice Storm Clean-up Information - This section contains information about AGFC and FEMA ice storm clean-up activities.
  • New This Season - Find out what's new for the 2009-10 hunting season.
  • Miscellaneous Hunting Information - Firing ranges, public meetings, flood prone regions and more.
  • Hunter's Corner - Share the pictures of your hunts, trail stories and other wildlife.
  • Season Summary - Dates for 2009-10 hunting season
  • Feral Hogs - A Growing Threat to Arkansas Wildlife.
  • Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry - Hunters can donate one deer or a portion of a deer from this season and help Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry so that the state’s less fortunate can have healthy meals.
• Fishing
  • Rules & Regulations - General fishing regulations, methods, daily limits, zones and fishing guidebook.
  • Fishing Reports - This report has information about what is biting and what baits are working best at locations statewide.
  • License Information - Detailed information about different licenses, where to buy them and replacement information.
  • Information - Record fish, fish identification, interesting facts and fisheries division information statewide.
  • Fishing Locations - AGFC Lakes, Corps of Engineers Lakes, Central Arkansas Fishing Locations and more.
  • Special Programs - Black Bass Program, Stream Team, Master Angler, HOFNOD and Family & Community Fishing Program.
  • Angler’s Corner - Send us the photos of fish you have caught or stories about your fishing experiences in Arkansas.
  • Snakehead Eradication Alert
  • Fish Management - Stocking information, species and lake management plans, farm ponds and Central Arkansas trout stockings.
• Boating - Help keep Arkansas waterways safe by familiarizing yourself with boating regulations.
  • Boating Basics - Vessel length, fueling, float plan, navigation rules and weather emergencies.
  • Registration - Where to register, registration fees and facts, insurance requirements and frequently asked questions.
  • Regulations - Required equipment, age and education requirements, insurance, registration and unlawful operation.
  • Report an Accident
  • Boating Education - Boat operators born after 1985, and of legal age to operate a motorboat, must carry a valid Boating Education Card while operating a motorboat on Arkansas water.
  • Canoes, Kayaks, Inner tubes on Arkansas waterways - Find the law here?
  • Arkansas Boating Laws & Responsibilities Handbook
• Wildlife & Conservation
  • Conservation for Arkansas Network - Database of anglers, hunters and conservationists who care about Arkansas's outdoors. Sign up here.
  • Mammals
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Endangered Species
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation - Information about what to do with sick, injured, or orphaned animals.
  • Captive Wildlife
  • Nuisance Wildlife - Information to help deal with nuisance wildlife in Arkansas.
  • Conservation Strategy - Arkansas Wildlife Action Plan
  • Critter Corner - This area of the website is dedicated to images sent in by wildlife watchers all over the state.
  • Acres for Wildlife - Acres for Wildlife is designed to encourage the preservation and improvement of existing wildlife habitat or the creation of new wildlife habitat.
  • Conservation Partners
• Data, Facts & Maps
  • Publications - Publications for purchase, free downloadable brochures, magazines, newsletters and guidebooks.
  • Hunting and Fishing Guidebooks - These publications are summaries of the regulations which affect most hunters and anglers.
  • Maps - Maps of Arkansas lakes, wildlife management areas, Federal lands, and more.
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Species Management - Management plans for deer, elk, furbearers, quail, rabbit, squirrel and turkey.
  • Firing Ranges - AGFC operates two firing ranges, one at Mayflower and one at Paragould.
  • Lake, River and Weather Information - Water generation schedules on area dams, lake and river levels and stream flow condition.
  • Reports and Surveys - AGFC Data (Harvest Reports, Surveys and Trends)
  • Public Land
  • Advertisement for Bids - Advertisement for Bids
• News
  • Current News - News Releases from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
  • Archive - Archive of past news releases.
  • Weekly E-Newsletter - Arkansas Outdoors, the archive of past issues and the Index.
  • AGFC Newsletters - Arkansas Outdoors, the Weekly Fishing Report, Waterfowl Report, Black Bass Newsletter, Stream Team News and more.
• Rules & Regulations
  • Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Code Book - Updated 10/12/2009
  • Hunting Regulations
  • Fishing Regulations
  • Boating Laws
  • Law Enforcement
  • Policies on Land Use Around AGFC Lakes - Find information about permits, activites not allowed, lake regulations, violations and variances and more.
  • Turn in Poachers (TIP)
  • Scientific Collection Permit - Scientific collection includes any research that involves capture of the animals.
  • Violation Points
  • Posting Land Requirements
• AGFC Videos
  • Commission Meeting Video - Commission Meeting Video Summary
  • Talkin' Outdoors - Watch previous episodes of Talkin' Outdoors at the Corner Cafe when it is convenient for you.
  • Arkansas Outdoors Video - Previous episodes of Arkansas Outdoors that can be viewed online at any time.
  • Video Press Releases - News releases on video.
  • Miscellaneous Videos - The Blacklands of Arkansas's Grandview Prairie.
  • A Trip Unplanned - Learn the importance of ATV safety.
• Education & Classes
  • Hunter Education - Anyone born after Dec. 31, 1968, must complete a hunter education course and carry a valid hunter education card to hunt in Arkansas.
  • Boating Education - Boat operators born after 1985, and of legal age to operate a motorboat, must carry a valid Boating Education Card.
  • AGFC Programs - Shooting Sports, Archery, Watchable Wildlife, Water Trails, BOW, Underwater Arkansas, HOFNOD, Project WILD and more.
  • AGFC Nature and Education Centers - These centers are funded by the tax revenue from the Conservation Sales Tax passed in 1996.
  • Education Calendar - Find events or programs for all locations on this calendar.
  • Internship Program - Students obtain practical experience and meet hands-on training requirements necessary to earn their degrees while gaining valuable career oriented experiences.
  • Conservation Scholarship Program - A scholarship program for those pursuing a career in the field of natural resource conservation and/or wildlife law enforcement.
  • Just for Educators - Find lesson plans that correspond to the Arkansas curriculum frameworks.
  • Firing Ranges - AGFC operates three firing ranges. One at Mayflower, one at Columbus, and one at Paragould.
  • Conservation License Plates - Funds raised through license plate sales for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission are for conservation scholarships and conservation education.
  • Conservation Sales Tax - The AGFC drafted plans for four nature centers in addition to other expanded educational projects to fulfill its conservation sales tax commitment.
  • AGFC Fine Revenue - Find out where fine monies from persons convicted of game violations is distributed.
  • Arkansas State Fish Art Contest - This contest encourages young artists to create an illustration of their chosen state fish.
  • Steve "Wildman" Wilson - The Wildman is seen on television, heard on radio and has interesting facts about what is going on in the outdoors.
• Photo Gallery
• Contact Us
• The Commission
  • Commission Meeting Agenda
  • 2009-10 Commission Meeting Schedule
  • Commissioners - Past & Present
  • AGFC Contact Numbers - Main office contact numbers, regional offices, hotlines, etc.
• E-Newsletter
• The Foundation
• Employment