Scientific Collection Permits
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is excited to announce a new digital application process—making it faster and easier to apply for and purchase your specialty permits online.
Below, you’ll find step-by-step instructions on how to apply. If you’d prefer to watch a how-to video of the process, click here.
How to Apply Online:
- Navigate to the AGFC Licensing Site
- Log in to your account or create a new one. For more information on how to login or create an account, visit our Licensing Support page
- Click the Specialty Permits tab
- Find your permit application type and select Add to Cart
- Complete and save the short survey that appears (NOTE: have digital versions of your supporting documents ready to upload)
- Confirm the completed application is in your cart. Remember to check out of the cart to submit your application; no payment is required upon applying
- Wait for AGFC to email your approval or denial notice
- If approved, follow the emailed instructions to purchase your permit online
- Print your downloaded permit once you purchase and receive it
- Aquatic Turtle Permit Application
- Live Fish Trade Permit Applications*
- Put & Take Pay Lake Permit Application*
- Trout Importation/Stocking Permit Application*
- Retail Bait Fish Dealer Permit Application*
- Scientific Collection Permit Application
- Conservation Education Permit Application
- Commercial Facility Operator’s Permit Application
- Boathouse, Boat Slide, or Pier and Irrigation on AGFC Lake Application
- Irrigation Only on AGFC Lake Permit Application
- Shoreline Stabilization/Dredging Work Permit Application
- Herbicide Treatment Permit Application
- Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit Application
- Falconry Permit Application
- Game Bird Shooting Resort Permit Application
- Venomous Reptile Possession Permit Application
- Wildlife Breeder/Dealer Permit Application
- Wildlife Importation Permit Application
- Commercial Wildlife Hunting Resort Permit Application
- Shoot-to-Kill Permit Application
Although the AGFC is known for its role in game management, there also is much focus on monitoring and protecting nongame species. Many state and federal laws protect some species, but the AGFC grants scientific collecting permits to qualified personnel of other state and federal agencies, biological consulting firms, educators, college students and other individuals on a case-by-case basis. Scientific collection permits apply to any research that involves capture of the animal, even if they are subsequently released.
Collection of species designated as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, require a permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Permits for collection or handling of threatened or endangered species or those designated by AGFC as “Species of Special Concern” will be granted only if the need is well justified.
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