Mountain lion killed in Hot Spring County vehicle collision
A motorist struck and killed a mountain lion on Arkansas Highway 84 near Exit 91 of Interstate 30 in Hot Spring County at about 10 p.m. Wednesday. This is the…
AGFC recruiting next class of game warden cadets
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is accepting applications for its next class of game warden cadets. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 30. Becoming a game warden is much…
AGFC Gives Trout Management Update
On August 21, the Trout Management Program assisted Norfork National Fish Hatchery personnel with tagging 25 “display raceway” Rainbow Trout. If you’ve toured Norfork National Fish Hatchery, you have likely…
AGFC Monitoring Fish Mortality Rates During High Water
Anglers on Norfork Lake may notice some Striped Bass floating on the surface in the coming weeks as Norfork Lake experiences another natural die-off event. During the summer months, Striped…
AGFC Announces Reopening Of Nursery Pond
After a five-year hiatus, the Norfork Nursery Pond is back in action, set to raise fish for Norfork Lake! Established in 1963, this six-acre pond supplements game fish populations in…
AGFC Gives Update On Bull Shoals And Norfork’s Limited Access Due To High Water
Boating enthusiasts should be advised that boat access is currently limited on both Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes due to current high-water conditions. With Bull Shoals Lake currently at 690.0…
AGFC Conducts Seasonal Sampling On Spring River
The Trout Management Program conducted seasonal sampling on Spring River this past week. Sampling corresponded with ongoing projects of the fishery, but was also the first time the program has…
Springtime turtle traffic in Arkansas
Springtime turtle traffic in Arkansas! From the AGFC: Warmer weather means turtles are on the move to find mates and nesting spots. That’s why you might see them cruising through…
Prehistoric Fish Alert! From the Arkansas Game and Fish
Have you ever caught a bowfin? The Natural State is home to Amia ocellicauda, the Emerald Bowfin (pictured top). These amazing living fossils have been swimming virtually unchanged since dinosaurs…
Leave ‘abandoned’ wildlife where you find it
LITTLE ROCK – Many species of wildlife have their young in spring, and many well-meaning Arkansans regularly call the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to report deer fawns and other…
AGFC Announces Fish Habitat Additions
Habitat refresh in NEA! We’ve added Christmas trees to some fish attractor buoys at Lakes Charles, Hogue, and Poinsett, and refreshed the piers at Lake Charles and Hogue. This means…
AGFC Gives Update On Tiger Trout
On March 17, AGFC personnel from the Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery stocked nearly 200 Tiger Trout at the Jim Griffin Access on the Bull Shoals Tailwater (White…
Arkansas Game And Fish To Host Prescribed Burn Course
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host a Qualified Prescribed Burner Course on January 16-17 from 9 am-5 pm at the Mammoth Spring First Baptist Church 16600 AR-9 Mammoth Spring,…
AGFC Announces Completed Renovations On Lake Poinsett
The wait is almost over, Northeast Arkansas anglers! Lake Poinsett’s renovation is complete, and those newly-stocked fish have been feasting and growing for years and months now. We know you’ve…
Fish Handling Tips From The AGFC
Taking Care of Your Catch: Fish Handling Tips From The Arkansas Game & Fish Want to make sure the fish you catch stay healthy? Follow these simple tips for proper…
AGFC Announce Completion Of Repairs At Ravenden Access
Following repairs, the Ravenden Access to the Spring River in Lawrence County will be open just in time for your weekend fishing trip! The parking lot has been paved and…