Collared bear, deer OK to harvest
Oct. 5, 2022
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas hunters hitting the woods may notice a few deer and bears sporting some new neckwear this fall, but that shouldn’t deter anyone from legally taking that animal.
Donate your spare game to stamp out hunger this deer season
Sept. 21, 2022
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry will hold a special “freezer cleanout day” at the Bass Pro Shops in Little Rock, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 24. Any hunter who wishes to donate processed meat or money to help feed needy families in Arkansas is encouraged to join in the event.
Public meetings scheduled for deer health information
Aug. 24, 2022
LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host three meetings in the next month to discuss Arkansas’s deer herd and changes to local deer hunting regulations for portions of the state where chronic wasting disease was detected during the 2021-22 deer season.
Take your food plot to the next level with the AGFC
Aug. 24, 2022
LITTLE ROCK — The Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center is hosting a free food plot and habitat management workshop from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 27 for individuals who want to get the most out of their deer management efforts.
Leftover WMA deer hunting permits available July 26
July 20, 2022
LITTLE ROCK – Nearly 600 leftover WMA deer hunt permits for Arkansas wildlife management areas will be available for purchase beginning 8 a.m. July 26. These permits cover youth, modern gun, muzzleloader and mobility-impaired hunts that did not have enough applicants for the amount of permits available for the hunt during the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s annual WMA deer permit drawing earlier this month.
Wild Science Webinar: July 2022 - Foundations of Deer Management and Smallmouth Bass in the Eleven Point River
July 11, 2022
The Wild Science Webinar is a monthly series featuring Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff presenting research and projects about Arkansas fish and wildlife. In this month's webinar, Bubba Groves, Private Lands Assistant Supervisor, will present "Foundations of Deer Management" and Dr. Allison Asher, Fisheries Management Biologist, will present "Multi-year Assessment of Smallmouth Bass in the Eleven Point River".
AGFC Commissioner Meeting Notice
July 11, 2022
You are hereby notified that Commissioners of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will meet on the following date and times to consider any business that may be brought before the Commission. Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held at the AGFC offices, 2 Natural Resources Dr. in Little Rock.