Arkansas Wildlife
Arkansas Wildlife Magazine
May/June 2025 Articles
Sproles Broke the Mold
Tommy Sproles, 80, remembers when Gov. Bill Clinton called in 1983 to ask him to be the first Black appointee to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. By Randy Zellers.
Magnet Cove Doubles Up on Titles
Teams from Magnet Cove win the Archery in the Schools senior division state title and the state International Bowhunting Organization competition. By Randy Zellers and Jim Harris.
Simple and Solo
A veteran outdoorsman leaves behind luxuries that usually go with float camping and takes a bare-bones approach to exploring Arkansas’s Kings River. By Richard Tillinghast.
2024-25 Deer Harvest Hovers at 200,000
Hunters in Arkansas checked at least 199,863 white-tailed deer during the 2024-25 season, an increase of about 4 percent over the 2023-24 harvest. By Randy Zellers.
Commissioners Select New Director
Doug Schoenrock, former Ducks Unlimited president with 40 years in the food industry behind him, becomes director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. By Jeff Williams.
AGFC, Reid Earn DU Recognition
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is recognized with an individual award for an employee and for reaching a milestone as an agency. By Randy Zellers and Jeff Williams.
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