AGFC Commissioner Meeting Announcement
ON 10-05-2026
October 5, 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.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
10 a.m.
Attending the dedication of Pat Fitts Oakwood WMA on Arkansas Highway 277 east of Dumas.
12:15 p.m.
Attending the inaugural symposium and student showcase at the Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
9 a.m.
Call to order
Regulations and Resource Management Committee – Bill Jones, Chairman
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Aug. 19, 2026 Committee Meeting Notes
Discussion Items
Deer Management Assistance Program Update
Peppered Shiner Project Review
Fiscal Year 2027 Research and Prioritization Process Discussion
Turkey Research Discussion with Will Gulsby, Ph.D., Auburn University
Social Science Projects Update
Drought Impact Update and Discussion
Personnel, Governance and Enforcement Committee – Chris Caldwell, Chairman
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Aug. 19, 2026 Committee Meeting Notes
Discussion Items
Legal Report
Action Items
Formal Election of New Cadets and Employees
Budget and Property Management Committee – Philip Tappan, Chairman
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Aug. 19, 2026 Committee Meeting Notes
Discussion Items
Financial Status Report
Action Items
Surplus Property Grant Agreement with Ashley County Office Of Emergency Management
Entergy Easement at St. Francis Sunken Lands Wildlife Management Area
Bayou Meto Hydrology and Resolution
6 p.m.
Annual Ducks Unlimited/AGFC Partnership Dinner – YaYa’s Bistro, 17711 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock
Thursday, Oct. 8
9 a.m.
Call to Order
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Sept. 9, 2026 Commission Meeting Notes
Awards
Years of Service Awards
Campbell Awards
Presentations
Alligator Program Update
Director’s Report
Committee Meeting Reports
Commission Items (Subject to Committee Review and Approval)
Surplus Property Grant Agreement with Ashley County Office Of Emergency Management
Entergy Easement at St. Francis Sunken Lands Wildlife Management Area
Formal Election of New Cadets and Employees
Bayou Meto Hydrology and Resolution
New Business
Old Business
Executive Session (if necessary)
Adjournment
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Thursday’s official Commission meeting will be livestreamed on the AGFC’s YouTube Channel at youtube.com/@
If you need assistance to participate in this public meeting due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact AGFC’s ADA Coordinator in Human Resources at 501-382-3813 before the scheduled meeting to request an accommodation. Every reasonable effort will be made to meet your request.
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