AGFC Commissioner Meeting Announcement
ON 08-17-2026
August 17, 2026
You are hereby notified that two or more Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioners will meet on the following dates and times to discuss and consider any official commission business. Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held at the AGFC offices, 2 Natural Resources Dr. in Little Rock.
Wednesday, Aug. 19
9 a.m.
Call to order
Regulations and Resource Management Committee – Bill Jones, Chairman
Approval of Agenda
Approval of July 15, 2026 Committee Meeting Notes
Discussion Items
Central Arkansas Urban Wildlife Program
Invasive Carp Program Overview
Forest Management on Private Lands
Action Items
Additional Regulations Approval
Third-Party Petition, Ozark Society
Third-Party Petition, Connelley
Budget and Property Management Committee – Philip Tappan, Chairman
Approval of July 15, 2026 Committee Meeting Notes
Discussion Items
Fiscal Status Report
Action Items
Fine Monies Grant for Wildlife Education Grant Program
Cossatot River Acquisition
AGFF War Eagle Land Donation
Public Outreach Committee — Brandon Adams, Chairman
Approval of Agenda
Approval of April 15, 2026 Committee Meeting Notes
Discussion Items
Survey123 Reporting
Archery in the Schools Program Report
Personnel, Governance and Enforcement Committee – Chris Caldwell, Chairman
Approval of Agenda
Approval of July 15, 2026 Committee Meeting Notes
Discussion Items
Legal Report
6 p.m.
Dinner at Ocean’s At Arthurs, 16100 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock
Thursday, Aug. 20
9 a.m.
Call to order
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Approval of July 16, 2026 Commission Meeting Notes
Presentations
2026 National Archery in the Schools Championship
Director’s Report
Committee Meeting Reports
Commission Items (Subject to Committee Review and Approval)
Additional Regulations Approval
Third-Party Petition, Ozark Society
Third-Party Petition, Connelley
Fine Monies Grant for Wildlife Education Grant Program
Cossatot River Acquisition
AGFF War Eagle Land Donation
New Business
Old Business
Executive Session (if necessary)
Adjournment
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