Unattended baby wild animals might not be abandoned
Arkansas is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and their offspring. Throughout the spring and summer, it is not uncommon to come across unattended baby wild animals. But alone doesn’t…
Springtime turtle traffic in Arkansas
Springtime turtle traffic in Arkansas! Warmer weather means turtles are on the move to find mates and nesting spots. That’s why you might see them cruising through your yard or…
Ruby Throated Hummingbirds
The ruby-throated hummingbird weighs 3.5 grams, slightly more than a penny, but makes up for its size in character. It is the only hummingbird species that nests in Arkansas and…
Arkansas sees 16-year high in boating fatalities, 5-year high in accidents
Seventeen people lost their lives while boating in The Natural State last year, the most recorded in a single year since 2009, according to the recently released 2025 Year-End Boating…
The Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Bluebird, a species common across eastern North America. Often seen on telephone wires or nest boxes, these birds are known for their wavering calls and habit of dropping to…
Used Christmas trees needed for AGFC’s Habitat for the Holidays program
LITTLE ROCK — After the holiday cheermeister calls an end to a season of tinsel, lights and carols, the fate of many real Christmas trees is a gloomy trip down…
AGFC Conservation Scholarships Fuel Future of Wildlife, Fisheries in The Natural State
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is accepting applications through Dec. 31 for conservation scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. Any Arkansas resident majoring in a conservation-related field and attending…
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…
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…