Arkansas Wildlife Magazine

Hunters Take 157 Alligators

The 2022 alligator harvest included a 13-foot, 6-inch trophy from the lower Arkansas River that came within half a foot of setting a record. By Jeff Williams and Randy Zellers.

Required Maintenance

After a period of analysis, renovation began last summer on several greentree reservoirs on wildlife management areas. By Jim Harris, Jeff Williams and Randy Zellers.

Keeping Tabs on CWD

The 2022-23 deer hunting season will be at least the eighth with chronic wasting disease on the landscape, and hunters can help biologists track the disease. By Jeff Williams.

Quail on Toast

A look at quail hunting 100 years ago, a new Northern Bobwhite Conservation Stamp and a new quail program coordinator. By Dr. Buckley T. Foster and Jim Harris.

Fields of Opportunity

The first Saturday in September, considered the opening day of Arkansas hunting season, draws hunters to fields supplied by an AGFC program. By Jim Harris.

Hatchery Upate Moving Swimmingy

The 50-year-old Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery is receiving an extensive renovation that will improve its ability to produce trout. By Jeff Williams.

Beaupre Exits as Ex-Officio AGFC Member

Dr. Stephen Beaupre steps down as the Commission’s ex-officio member as Dr. Michelle Evans-White steps up as the first woman in the position. By Jeff Williams.