Wisely managing the fish and wildlife resources of Arkansas. Official twitter account of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
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Former Commissioner Sonny Varnell Dies
Sonny Varnell, 87, a member of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission from May 2003 through June 30, 2008, died Sept. 21 at home in St. Paul (Madison County) after a lengthy illness.
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Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report
🎣 September 24, 2026
A Colorado angler named Chad came over to Arkansas to land a nice 4.3-pound, 21-inch rainbow trout on the White River near Calico Rock this week. He was fishing with a Jenkins Fishing Resort ...bit.ly/4dCHKs5
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Lake Conway Continues March Toward Completion
Drought conditions have left many Arkansas lakes a few feet lower than normal, but they’ve boosted construction efforts to complete the new spillway and dam at Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir, which ...bit.ly/4hcNIlL
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The 2026 Fall BOW Weekend is being held at the Lake Conway WMA in Conway from Oct 2-4!
🏕️ This will be a camping event.
Registration ends 09/25/2026 ➤ bit.ly/3TP6830
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Turn Hunting Trips into Conservation Research
Hunters can help with wildlife management by sharing their experiences through the AGFC’s free Deer Hunting Observation Survey, available in the AGFC app on their smartphone. ⇨ bit.ly/4xLZ7OD
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🐊 Arkansas Alligator Hunters Harvest 150 Alligators in First Weekend Hunt, 62 Opportunities Remain
The first weekend of the Arkansas alligator hunting season, Sept. 18-21, yielded 150 gators across the state’s three alligator management zones. ...bit.ly/4hjsKk5
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Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report
🎣 September 17, 2026
Scott Seaman from Bella Vista landed this nice 26-inch walleye while fishing with guide Austin Kennedy of Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service on the Beaver tailwater in northwest Arkansas. ...bit.ly/3UT3jhL
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The 2026 Fall BOW Weekend is being held at the Lake Conway WMA in Conway from Oct 2-4.
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Deep Dive into the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP)
🎙️ Host Trey Reid welcomes Dr. Craig Harper (UT), Ronnie Ritter (Hunters Feeding the Hungry), and Jeremy Brown (AGFC Deer Management Assistance Program) to discuss deer management.
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AGFC, AEDC Open Applications for More Than $690,000 to Schools Through Conservation Education Grants
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Rural Services is offering more than $690,000 to ...bit.ly/4h8h7fF
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Inspect Treestands Now to Avoid Catastrophe During Deer Hunting Season
The ongoing heatwave might keep most hunters out of the woods right now, but skipping your pre-season stand safety check is a recipe for disaster. A quick trip to inspect your stand ...bit.ly/4j2oTtV
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🐿️ World Champion Squirrel Cook Off Saturday
It’s way too early to predict a Super Bowl winner or this year’s National Champion college football team, but the big show of odd eats and outdoor cooking will decide the best chef of the woods at the World ...bit.ly/3VaBFwF
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Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report
🎣 September 10, 2026
Neauman Coleman enjoyed the fishing on the Spring River recently with guide Mark Crawford, who says there are lots of hungry bass on the Spring these days, even with lower-than-average ...bit.ly/4yqHCUA
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Newly Established Wildlife Management Area Named in Honor of Late AGFC Director
WYNNE — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unanimously approved the official name of the state’s latest wildlife management area as Pat Fitts Oakwood WMA at its monthly ...bit.ly/4r5Gq6v
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Join the AGFC Commission Meeting LIVE at 1 pm.
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The 2026 Fall BOW Weekend is being held at the Lake Conway WMA in Conway from Oct 2-4.
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AGFC, Partners Honor Six, Educate Hundreds at 2026 Natural State Private Lands Expo
Six standout individuals and organizations were honored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for their contributions to improving wildlife habitat and outdoor ...bit.ly/4ylwrfS
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Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report
🎣 September 3, 2026
Antoine (no last name provided), who hails from Arkansas, landed a limit of Beaver Lake tailwater walleye while fishing with Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Robert Kennedy earlier this week. ...bit.ly/3St7TCB
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