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USFWS

USFWS, AGFC seek information on bald eagle shooting

Apr. 28, 2023

Anglers can catch unlimited numbers of Big Lake fish starting July 1

Jun. 29, 2022

USFWS seeks comments on Overflow and Felsenthal Refuge compatibility determinations

Jun. 8, 2022

Service Announces Public Hearing and Re-opening of Public Comment Period on Proposal to Delist the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker

Jan. 12, 2022

Commission approves increased funding for invasive carp control in Arkansas

Aug. 20, 2021

Gov. Asa Hutchinson proclaims June 11-13 Free Fishing Weekend in Arkansas

May. 28, 2021

Southeast Arkansas WMAs closed March 8-13

Mar. 5, 2021

UA Pine Tree WDA closed March 1-6

Feb. 26, 2021

Southeast Arkansas WMAs reopened this week

Feb. 23, 2021

Cut-Off Creek and Seven Devils WMAs closed Feb. 22-27

Feb. 19, 2021

Commission authorizes new boat access to Bayou Bartholomew

Jan. 21, 2021

New USFWS grant will help AGFC tackle Asian carp

Sep. 23, 2020

East Arkansas wildlife areas closed Feb. 18-29

Feb. 13, 2020

Big Lake WMA, St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA and Big Lake NWR closed Feb. 10-14

Feb. 6, 2020

Fish and Wildlife Service asking for public input on cormorant management

Jan. 22, 2020

Waterfowl population estimates similar to last year, on the surface

Aug. 30, 2019