AGFC Commissioner Meeting Announcement
ON 11-03-2026
November 3, 2026
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, 2 Natural Resources Dr. in Little Rock.
Wednesday, Nov. 4
9 a.m.
Attending Generation Conservation Summit Kick-Off at Hot Springs Convention Center Bank OZK Arena — 398 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
9:30 a.m.
Committee Meetings Begin in Rooms 104-105 of Convention Center
Call to order
Regulations and Resource Management Committee — Bill Jones, Chairman
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Oct. 7, 2026 Committee Meeting Notes
Discussion Items
-Discussion of Turkey Season Structure — Jim Hinkle and Ken Reeves
-2025-26 Deer Season Summary Report — Ralph Meeker
Public Outreach Committee — Brandon Adams, Chairman
Approval of Agenda
Approval of August 19, 2026 Committee Meeting Notes
Discussion Items
-Generation Conservation — Larami Burge
Budget & Property Management Committee — Philip Tappan, Chair
Approval of Agenda
Approval of October 7, 2026 Committee Meeting Notes
Discussion Items
-Jim Hinkle Spring River Hatchery Update — Emily Shumate & Jason Miller
Action Items
-Yell County Water Assoc. Easement, Petit Jean River WMA — Rachel Worthen
-Budget Increase, Charlie Craig Centerton Hatchery — Emily Shumate & Reid Phifer
Personnel, Governance and Enforcement Committee — Chris Caldwell, Chairman
Approval of Agenda
Approval of October 7, 2026 Commission Meeting Notes
Discussion Items
-Legal Report — John Marks
-Enforcement Preparations for Upcoming Waterfowl Season — Joe Williams
11:30 a.m.
Luncheon in Rooms 102-103 of Convention Center
12:30 p.m.
Generation Conservation Tour in Convention Center and Arena
6 p.m.
Dinner at Commissioner Brandon Adams’s House on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Thursday, Nov. 5
8 a.m.
Commission Meeting Begins at Hot Springs Convention Center Bank OZK Arena — 398 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Call to order
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Oct. 8, 2026 Commission Meeting Notes
Presentations
Quail Program Update — Clint Johnson
Director’s Report
Committee Meeting Reports
Commission Items (Subject to Committee Review and Approval)
– Yell County Water Assoc. Easement, Petit Jean River WMA — Rachel Worthen
– Budget Increase, Charlie Craig Centerton Hatchery — Emily Shumate
New Business
– 2027 Conservation License Plate Reveal
Old Business
Executive Session (if necessary)
Adjournment
9 a.m.
Attending Generation Conservation Kick-Off, Main Arena of Convention Center
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