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…
AGFC To Temporarily Close Ravenden Access
Due to repeated high water events, the Ravenden Access parking lot and ramp have faced significant erosion, making it difficult for anglers to launch boats each spring. To address this,…
AGFC Gives History Of Walleye Stocking Efforts
Walleye were native to the White River before Beaver Lake and the other White River lakes (Table Rock and Bull Shoals) were built. Between 1964 and 1969, Beaver Lake was…
Keep your cool: Hot tips for summer bass care from the AGFC
Arkansas summers can be scorching. As temperatures rise, it’s not just us feeling the heat; the fish are feeling it, too. We can beat the heat by lounging by the…
AGFC Announces Lowered Water Levels On Shirey Bay/Rainey Brake WMA
Water levels will be lowered at Hill Slough and Horseshoe Lake on Shirey Bay Rainey Brake WMA (https://ow.ly/OTZK50SPanw) in Lawrence County. To facilitate the replacement of water control structures on…
History of Paddlefish in Beaver Lake and New Snagging Areas in 2025 From AGFC
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) started stocking Paddlefish in Beaver Lake in 1990 to establish a sustainable population and provide a backup of broodstock in case of overharvesting…
Leftover WMA Deer Hunt Permit sale begins July 15
LITTLE ROCK — Nearly 700 permits to participate in special deer hunts at Arkansas wildlife management areas will be available for purchase beginning 9 a.m. Monday, July 15. These permits…