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Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Newsletter

Apply June 15-July 14 to hunt an Arkansas alligator this fall 

Jun. 12, 2025

Navigate with care in high water 

Jun. 12, 2025

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts exhibition highlights the art of conservation 

Jun. 11, 2025

AGFC public meeting to offer updates on Lake Conway renovation

Jun. 10, 2025

Bald Knob near-perfect in senior YSS state final; Sheridan wins juniors 

Jun. 4, 2025

Apply for a WMA Deer Permit Hunt by July 1

Jun. 3, 2025

Free Fishing Weekend June 6-8

Jun. 2, 2025

Public comment survey available on proposed turkey zones, bass tournament length limit waiver, disorderly conduct on WMAs and resident guide license fees

May. 30, 2025

Axolotl registration required by June 30

May. 30, 2025

Partnership restores local lizards with sooner ‘boomers’ 

May. 30, 2025

GatorWise website educates Arkansans on coexisting with alligators

May. 27, 2025

Brookland Seniors lead all shooters into YSS state tournament

May. 23, 2025

Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation announces honorees for the 2025 Outdoor Hall of Fame 

May. 23, 2025

Enforcement training center expansion planned at AGFC Mayflower facility

May. 22, 2025

Bear sightings almost a spring certainty

May. 20, 2025

Spring River hatchery drying out one month after flood 

May. 20, 2025

Arkansas hunters post nine-year high in turkey harvest

May. 16, 2025

Arkansas battles feral hog invasion: A timeline of eradication efforts

May. 14, 2025