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Waterfowl

No Interruptions Starting Saturday​: Waterfowl season resumes and runs through Jan. 31, but the weather isn’t cooperating

Dec. 23, 2025

Point Remove Pumping Again: Surface water is lacking around the state, however

Dec. 18, 2025

Waterfowl Report: Better Conditions Greet Hunters

Dec. 12, 2025

We’ve Got Water: Opening Weekend Is Typical for Arkansas

Nov. 26, 2025

Duckman Jam, Riley Green raise $100,000 for waterfowl conservation in Arkansas

Nov. 25, 2025

Waterfowl permit applications for WRICE, WMAs start Thursday

Nov. 12, 2025

New program adds 12,000 acres of Arkansas wetlands for waterfowl

Sep. 25, 2024

Ed Gordon waterfowlers benefit from longtime efforts by AGFC

Dec. 13, 2023

First waterfowl report for the 2023-24 season available online

Nov. 15, 2023

Arkansas Waterfowl Hunting Guidebook available online

Oct. 11, 2023

Add duck habitat without farming loss at AGFC workshop

Oct. 4, 2023

AGFC hears license change proposals

Oct. 1, 2023

Arkansas hunting injuries hit 13-year low

Sep. 6, 2023

2023 Arkansas duck stamp unveiled

Aug. 30, 2023

Duck numbers drop in breeding grounds

Aug. 23, 2023

Hunting dog care featured on Arkansas Wildlife Podcast

Aug. 16, 2023

AGFC takes to the air for Millwood waterfowl habitat

Aug. 9, 2023

Biologists band together to monitor Arkansas’s Canada goose population

Aug. 2, 2023