Arkansas Wildlife - S1.E10 Youth Duck Hunt, Reelfoot Duck Calls and Flooded Timber Hunt Arkansas Wildlife 2024-10-17 | Arkansas Wildlife - S1.E10 Youth Duck Hunt, Reelfoot Duck Calls and Flooded Timber Hunt
HIKE, CAMP, FISH, FLOAT, AUTO TOURS, WILDLIFE VIEWING - Check Out A Wildlife Management Area Arkansas Wildlife 2023-05-09 | The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission owns more than 300,000 acres of land that's managed for wildlife and public use, including some of the wildest places in the state. If camping's your thing, consider a primitive site on a Game and Fish WMA this spring or summer. There are also abundant hiking trails, canoe and kayak routes, fishing spots, and even automobile tours with interpretive signs that outline our agency's conservation efforts. For information on these areas in a schedule of hunting season dates, visit agfc.com.
JB Rogers Discovers Love of Duck Hunting at Popa Duck Lodge Arkansas Wildlife 2023-02-28 | Duck hunting is a way of life for many Arkansans, even some of our youngest citizens. On this duck hunt, we are headed southeast with our new pal, JB Rogers, and the folks at Popa Duck Lodge in St. Charles. JB is only eight years old, but he's been heading to the duck blind with his mom since he was in diapers.
Seven Devils Legacy Duck Hunt Arkansas Wildlife 2022-12-09 | This time on Arkansas Wildlife, we're headed to Southeast Arkansas to meet the Maxwell family of Seven Devils Legacy, where Andrew Maxwell is carrying on a family, becoming the fifth generation of his family to live the outdoor lifestyle on long-held family grounds.
Arkansas Teal Hunt Arkansas Wildlife 2022-10-27 | Regular duck season is still a couple of weeks away, but we've already had one early duck season. It's the special September teal season that takes place in the last two weeks of September each year. We take advantage of the early migration of blue-wing teal that are making their way through the state on their way to point south.
This is Arkansas Wildlife Arkansas Wildlife 2022-09-28 | Arkansas Wildlife is the official television show of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The show features hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreation in The Natural State. It also provides a look behind the scenes of the Game and Fish Commission's conservation work. This channel features archived episodes that originally appeared on free broadcast TV stations in Arkansas.
Fly Fishing on the Caddo River Arkansas Wildlife 2022-05-06 | This time on Arkansas Wildlife we are fishing for hybrid striped and white bass on the Caddo river above DeGray lake with a fly rod.
Snipe Hunting Arkansas Wildlife 2021-12-13 | Many of us remember being duped into hunting for a nonexistent animal called a snipe. The summer camp prank often involved wandering into the woods with an empty pillowcase and making odd noises to attract the creature and then being left alone in the dark.But snipe are an actual family of birds, and this hunt is no joke.
Mentored Deer Hunting in Arkansas Arkansas Wildlife 2021-07-13 | Grant Westmoreland and Nathaniel Thomas have forged a friendship through hunting turkeys and white-tailed deer. They're heading to deer camp for another hunt that was part of fundraising efforts on behalf of the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation.
The Arkansas Smallmouth Bass Arkansas Wildlife 2021-06-29 | Arkansas lies near the southern end of the smallmouth bass's range, and these bronze warriors are an integral part of The Natural State's angling landscape.
Lake Conway Slab Crappie Cakes Arkansas Wildlife 2021-04-13 | Have you ever had crab cakes? That's what we are making except we are using crappie in place of crab.
Tacos Made with Turkey Legs and Thighs Arkansas Wildlife 2021-04-06 | If you don't keep the legs and thighs from your harvested turkey, you are missing out. In this recipe, we cook the legs and thighs low and slow for delicious tacos.
WRICE: Creating habitat for waterfowl and new opportunities for duck hunters on Arkansas rice farms. Arkansas Wildlife 2020-12-23 | The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Waterfowl Rice Incentive Conservation Enhancement (WRICE) program offers payments to rice growers to implement waterfowl-friendly management on their land to provide better habitat for ducks and opportunities for Arkansas hunters.
Woodcock Hunting Arkansas Wildlife 2020-12-16 | Ducks and geese usually get all the attention when it comes to migratory bird hunting in Arkansas, but woodcock provide additional wingshooting opportunities in The Natural State for hunters willing to bushwhack through thick cover and briars in search of these birds. The woodcock is revered by wingshooters in many other parts of the country, but few Arkansas hunters take advantage of the birds, which migrate through Arkansas in November and December. The action is fast and requires sharp shotgunning skills, but the rewards of watching good bird dogs and spending time in the woods make woodcock hunting worth a few missed shots.
Hall of Fame Freddy: Arkansas duck dog earns big honors while helping owner through trying times Arkansas Wildlife 2020-12-01 | Keith Hall's Labrador retriever, Freddy, joined an exclusive club with fewer than 70 dogs when he was inducted into the Hunting Retriever Club Hall of Fame in 2019. But the role Freddy played in helping his owner through a serious health crisis counts as another significant accomplishment.
Creating Duck Hunting Opportunities Arkansas Wildlife 2020-11-25 | Game and Fish is partnering with state farmers to provide 3,800 acres of private-land rice field hunting through weekend permit hunts. It’s part of the WRICE program, which is improving waterfowl habitat on private property while also creating opportunities for the state’s hunters.Get in on the duck hunting action this season, and learn more at agfc.com/en/wildlife-management/private-lands-program/wrice
Arkansas White-tailed Deer Genetics Arkansas Wildlife 2020-11-20 | The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission worked with the University of Arkansas on groundbreaking genetics research about the state's white-tailed deer herd. The research produced interesting results, with implications for how the state manages deer and chronic wasting disease.
H Lake Water Trail Arkansas Wildlife 2020-11-18 | Paddling sports are among the fastest growing recreational activities in the United States. Arkansas Water Trails develops public paddling trails throughout the state, creating well-mapped accessible day trips in a variety of settings and for all levels of paddling experience.Arkansas has many miles of rivers, streams and bayous, much of which is perfect for floating. Paddling in The Natural State provides opportunity to land a smallmouth bass, meander through a cypress swamp and make a run through rugged white water.agfc.com/en/explore-outdoors/wildlife-viewing/water-trails
Creating Food Plots at Winona WMA Arkansas Wildlife 2020-11-16 | The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission manages Winona WMA with controlled burning, timber management and water-hole development, but the area’s food plots are incredibly popular among both wildlife and hunters.
Rockhouse Creek Restoration Project Arkansas Wildlife 2020-11-14 | The Nature Conservancy and Arkansas Game and Fish started construction on the Rockhouse Creek restoration project in October 2019. The team dug out 2,400 feet of new creek channel, planted 3,000 trees and shrubs to improve streamside habitat, and built a bridge to span the new channel. It was a major engineering and construction feat, but perhaps an even bigger accomplishment was pulling together project partners. The Nature Conservancy led the charge with help from Game and Fish, Madison County, adjacent landowners, the Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership, Tyson Foods and the outdoor apparel company Patagonia. The project was completed in February 2020.
Chronic Wasting Disease - Whats New for 2020 Arkansas Wildlife 2020-11-12 | In February 2016, an elk harvested in the fall of 2015 near Pruitt in Newton County tested positive for CWD. This was the first documented case of the disease in the State of Arkansas. Also in February 2016, a white-tailed deer was found sick near Ponca in Newton County and tested positive CWD. An initial sampling effort in the vicinity of these cases found a total CWD prevalence of 23 percent in white-tailed deer from northern Newton County. Additional CWD positives have been found in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Independence, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Pope, Scott, Searcy, Sebastian and Washington counties. Surveillance for this disease continues statewide. AGFC continues their surveillance activities and encourages Arkansans to report all sick deer and elk, 1-800-482-9262.agfc.com/en/hunting/big-game/deer/cwd
Deer Season Traditions Arkansas Wildlife 2020-11-12 | It’s deer season in The Natural State, a time to carry on traditions with family and friends at deer camps across the state. From the hills and hollows of the Ozarks and Ouachitas, to the piney woods and river bottoms, Arkansas hunters are setting up camp and heading to their stands to watch for whitetails on crisp fall mornings.But there’s more to these time-honored traditions than just sitting on the deer stand. It’s the crackle of the campfire as it cuts through the chill of a starry November night. It’s the stories and laughter shared over a hearty meal. And it’s the knowledge and wisdom passed down from one generation to the next.Get outside this fall and renew your tradition in the Arkansas deer woods. Or if you’ve ever considered hunting and haven’t yet found the time, maybe this is the year to start your own special tradition with friends and family.
Conserving the Natural State Arkansas Wildlife 2020-10-29 | Conservation is a big idea with a simple goal: it’s the actions we take today to make sure future generations inherit a Natural State that’s healthy and sustainable.
Chanterelle Mushroom Quesadillas Arkansas Wildlife 2020-10-23 | We go foraging for chanterelle mushrooms and turn them into a tasty chanterelle mushroom quesadillas.
Seeding the Little Red River with Cutthroat Trout Eggs Arkansas Wildlife 2020-10-21 | The Little Red River Foundation worked with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and led a group of dozens of volunteers to plant Bonneville-strain cutthroat trout eggs to try to establish a new wild trout fishery on the Little Red River.
DeGray Lake Vegetation Boost Arkansas Wildlife 2020-10-19 | AGFC staff have put hundreds of hours into trying to get aquatic grasses back into DeGray to improve available habitat for bass, crappie and other sport fish. Their latest attempt includes some innovative floating enclosures to give plants a jump-start.
Fly Fishing for Trout on the Little Red River Arkansas Wildlife 2020-10-19 | We hit the Little Red River with guide Casey Hughes for a day of drift boat fishing and good times.
Checking Deer for Youth Hunters Arkansas Wildlife 2020-10-14 | Taking a young person hunting is a rite of fall for many Arkansans, and starting this year youth hunters will need a unique customer identification number when checking deer. It’s free and easy, and allows the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to better serve Arkansans and effectively manage our state’s wildlife resources. Just visit agfc.com or call 800-364-GAME to get your young deer hunter signed up.
Removing Stream Barriers Across Arkansas Arkansas Wildlife 2020-09-23 | In Arkansas, there are over 9,000 dams and road-related barriers altering the flow of streams in our state. But, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and partners are gaining efforts to reconnect our streams.
AGFC Enriches Outdoor Experience Arkansas Wildlife 2020-06-29 | Here in The Natural State, we love the great outdoors. Whether it’s the solitude of the deer stand, the camaraderie of fishing with friends, or taking in nature’s beauty on a hike or float trip, the outdoor lifestyle is one of our state’s defining characteristics.The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s conservation work serves all Arkansans. Good management of woodlands and waterways means abundant wildlife and fish, but it also means clean air and water and wild spaces for everybody to enjoy. Likewise, when hunters and anglers buy licenses and equipment, their money funds the commission’s conservation work, which not only helps game animals and sportfish, but also everything from butterflies to hummingbirds. It also improves access to public lands that we can enjoy in many different ways.A hunting or fishing license is a requirement for many, but it’s also an investment in Arkansas conservation and the outdoor lifestyles so many of us cherish. Get yours at agfc.com.
Beat the Heat and Catch Summertime Trout Arkansas Wildlife 2020-06-16 | The Natural State harbors a multitude of fish species that inhabit all sorts of different habitats, but when it comes to summertime fishing, it’s hard to beat a day on a cool Arkansas trout stream.Coldwater releases from dams on large reservoirs like Bull Shoals and Greers Ferry support trout fisheries that are recognized as some of the best in the entire country.The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission keeps our rivers well stocked with rainbow trout, providing anglers with seemingly endless opportunities for good times on the water. And thanks to the commission’s ongoing conservation work, The Natural State is home to an incredible wild brown trout fishery that offers some of the most exciting fishing anywhere in the country.Not only is Arkansas trout fishing loads of fun, it’s also an enjoyable way to stay cool on even the hottest summer days.Get your fishing license and trout permit this summer at agfc.com, and stay cool on an Arkansas trout stream.
Improving Water Quality Arkansas Wildlife 2020-06-01 | We’re incredibly fortunate to live in a state with so much clean water. Our lakes and streams are some of the finest in the country, providing endless opportunities for great fishing and other recreational activities like canoeing and kayaking.The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission works tirelessly to maintain the health of the state’s waterways, and it’s about a lot more than fishing and recreation. It’s also about sustaining and improving the state’s overall water quality, and that benefits every Arkansan.From big projects to stabilize stream banks and reduce unwanted runoff, to our everyday work checking fish populations and waterways to make sure they’re healthy, the Game and Fish Commission’s efforts help ensure clean water for everybody.And the best part is that anybody can play a role in improving Arkansas’s water quality by joining an Arkansas Stream Team. It’s fun and rewarding, and helps keep The Natural State true to its name. Learn more at AGFC.com/streamteam.
Fishing is Big for Arkansas Arkansas Wildlife 2020-05-18 | In small towns across the state, fishing is often the lifeblood of local economies, providing tax revenue and jobs in places with few other sources of industry and commerce.Arkansas’s 720,000 anglers spend more than $800 million a year and support almost 10,000 jobs, contributing to an economic output of $1.2 billion a year.When you buy a $10.50 fishing license, you’re also helping Game and Fish stock more than 9 million fish, including 2 million largemouth bass and 3 million bait fish. You’re improving lakes and streams through habitat projects. And you’re supporting the work to make sure our lakes and streams remain productive and healthy.Get in on the fun and make a difference by getting your license at agfc.com.
AGFC Work Goes On Arkansas Wildlife 2020-05-01 | The spread of novel coronavirus has caused widespread cancellations and closures, including public access to Arkansas Game and Fish Commission facilities such as offices, nature centers and fish hatcheries.But even though our offices are closed, the men and women of the Game and Fish Commission continue to serve our state’s natural resources and the people of Arkansas. Our wildlife officers and biologists are always working in the field, so they remain uniquely positioned to conserve and protect The Natural State’s fish and wildlife resources during these unusual times.
Arkansas Elk Festival Arkansas Wildlife 2020-04-22 | Held annually the last full weekend of June, this award-winning festival celebrates the successful reintroduction of elk to Newton County, and celebrates, as well, the quaint, creative community of Jasper. Jasper is nestled in a magnificent setting in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, near the world-famous Buffalo National River on Arkansas’ Scenic Byway 7. Come join us as this unique town transforms its downtown area into a lively festival grounds with activities for folks of all ages.
Arkansas Smallmouth Bass Arkansas Wildlife 2020-04-22 | Smallmouth, bronzeback, brown bass, brownie, smallie, or bronze bass. There are many names for the smallmouth bass, but one thing we can all agree on is this bass can put up a fight.
Following Public Health Guidelines in the Great Outdoors Arkansas Wildlife 2020-04-20 | Many of us are staying home to do our part to slow or stop the spread of COVID-19, but health officials also have pointed out the need to take care of our mental health, and many Arkansans have responded by spending time outdoors.Please keep in mind that public health guidelines still apply outside. The turkey woods or your favorite fishing hole can provide a remedy for cabin fever, but places such as boat ramps, parking areas or trailheads can become congested at times.We can take part in responsible outdoor recreation by going to areas close to home, avoiding crowds and practicing social distancing. If a favorite spot seems crowded, go somewhere else or visit at a different time. Wash your hands often, cover your face, and if you’re feeling sick, stay home.We can still enjoy The Natural State while doing our part to protect the health of ourselves and our community.
Rabbit Hunting with a Red-tailed Hawk Arkansas Wildlife 2020-04-14 | This isn't your typical Arkansas rabbit hunt. Instead of using shotguns and a pack of beagles, we're joining Arkansas falconer Ryan Fitzgerald and his red-tailed hawk to hunt rabbits using one of civilization's most ancient hunting techniques. Falconry has been practiced since at least 1,000 B.C., but the thrill of the hunt and the excitement of taking game with a wild bird still draw practitioners of this ancient sport in modern times.
Green Tree Reservoir Management and Restoration Arkansas Wildlife 2020-01-16 | Arkansas is known around the world for its public-land, green-timber duck hunting, but for The Natural State to maintain its status as a Mecca of public, green-timber mallard hunting, management of these artificially flooded forests must change so they continue to provide critical habitat for migrating ducks and hunting opportunities for future generations.
Outdoor Resolution Arkansas Wildlife 2019-12-31 | As we bid farewell to the current year and get set to welcome another one, our thoughts naturally turn to New Year’s resolutions, and here at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, we have some ideas to keep you inspired and on track with this year’s goals.Resolutions such as getting fit and eating healthier foods are great, but this year, we’re also resolving to spend more time outside in The Natural State, and unlike many New Year’s resolutions, this is one that’s easy and enjoyable to follow through.If you’ve never hunted or fished, maybe this is the year to change that and find out what all the excitement is about. If you’re already a hunter or angler, make the decision this year to get out there more often, to try new places and seek out different species. Or maybe this is your year to explore Arkansas’s natural beauty by paddling or hiking one of the state’s many nature trails.Happy New Year, and may this year be filled with even more amazing outdoor experiences and incredible memories.
Be an Outdoor Mentor Arkansas Wildlife 2019-12-23 | The holiday season is a time to enjoy our family and friends, and it’s also a great time to take advantage of the break in our regular work and school routines to spend time in The Natural State’s great outdoors. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has established special deer seasons to take advantage of the Christmas break, and some of the season’s best duck hunting is also happening this time of year. And if you bundle up or pick a mild day, winter fishing may be one of The Natural State’s best-kept secrets. This holiday season, we encourage you to share your outdoor passion by becoming a hunting or fishing mentor. Whether it’s a family member, a friend or a coworker, introduce someone to the wonders of Arkansas’s woods, fields and waters. It’s hard to beat the joy of spending time in the great outdoors, but the reward of introducing that feeling to someone new can be an even bigger thrill.
Bayou Meto Blues Arkansas Wildlife 2019-12-16 | Things don’t always go according to plan when producing hunting and fishing videos. Join the Arkansas Wildlife crew in a humorous review of some of their lower moments from the 2018-2019 duck season, and get a peek behind the scenes of what goes into making an outdoor video.
The Hunt Doesnt End in the Field Arkansas Wildlife 2019-12-16 | There’s a lot to love about hunting and fishing in The Natural State. It’s a front-row seat to the spectacle of nature. It’s the way your heart races when a big buck steps into view, or the breathless anticipation as ducks sail into the decoys. It’s the thrill of a tug at the end of your line and the suspense of those agonizing seconds between hookset and bringing the fish to hand. And it all happens as you’re surrounded by Arkansas’s natural beauty.But an even better part of hunting and fishing is what happens after the hunt. It’s hard to beat a meal prepared with the rewards of a good day in the field or on the water. Wild game and fish also keep us connected to our food source and foster a deeper appreciation for the protein we put in our bodies. And if you’re looking for natural and organic food, it doesn’t get any more free range than wild game and fish.When you sit down to a dinner like this, it’s clear that the excitement of the hunt doesn’t end in the field.
AGFC Working for You Arkansas Wildlife 2019-12-09 | If you hunt or fish or enjoy watching wildlife, you probably know the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission works to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats through a variety of means. Biologists and other field staff monitor populations and work to improve habitat, and our wildlife officers cover the backroads and waterways to make sure citizens adhere to the state’s game and fish laws.But the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission does much more than that. Nearly 600 people strong, we also connect the public to important information, sell hunting and fishing licenses, and secure grant funding for important projects. We also keep the information flowing, the mail moving, and the trucks rolling.No matter what role we play, our work is all about our natural resources and the people of Arkansas.
Jerry McKinnis Tribute Arkansas Wildlife 2019-12-09 | Jerry McKinnis arrived in Arkansas in the 1950s, a young minor league baseball player in search of the state's famous trout fishing. He never left Arkansas, and the state and the world of fishing would never be the same. McKinnis, a television pioneer and one of the country's most well known fishermen, died Nov. 3, 2019, leaving behind an incredible legacy that's intertwined with The Natural State.
Duck Hunting on Raft Creek Bottoms WMA Arkansas Wildlife 2019-12-09 | Arkansas is known far and wide for its incredible public green timber duck hunting, but Raft Creek Bottoms Wildlife Management Area offers duck hunters a different kind of experience. Join the @ArkansasWildlifeTV crew as they explore Raft Creek for an action-packed day in the field.
AGFC Stocking Trout Across the State Arkansas Wildlife 2019-12-02 | Arkansas is well known for its incredible trout fishing on tailwater streams below our big U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes. Rivers such as the White, North Fork and Little Red beckon anglers from around the state and across the country.But this winter, you don’t necessarily have to travel to go trout fishing, because the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is bringing the trout to you. The commission’s Family and Community Fishing Program stocks rainbow trout in dozens of city park ponds around the state from late November through February, putting trout fishing just a short drive or maybe even a bicycle ride from your doorstep.You can even win prizes by catching one of the tagged trout we’re stocking this winter. So grab a pole, find a pond, and cast a line for rainbow trout close to home.Find a list of fishing spots at agfc.com/familyfishing.
Arkansas: Duck Capital of the World Arkansas Wildlife 2019-11-25 | When it comes to duck hunting, you’d be hard pressed to find a better place to pitch your decoys than right here in The Natural State.Duck hunting is a way of life in this part of the world. It means rising well before dawn to brave the cold and wait for the morning’s first flight, but doing so with the knowledge that your physical misery may be rewarded by witnessing the spectacle of greenheads sailing into the decoys.When you’re talking about duck hunting, there really is no place like home.
Find a Private Land Biologist Arkansas Wildlife 2019-11-18 | AGFC offers private landowners technical assistance and advice managing wildlife through a statewide staff of private lands biologists. If you own land and would like assistance managing for wildlife, contact the private lands biologist who covers the county where your land is located on the map. Private lands biologists offer recommendations to habitat based on the wildlife objectives of the landowner.agfc.com/habitat
Be Nice Arkansas Wildlife 2019-11-12 | You're not alone out there. Many of our fellow Arkansans will also be in the woods and fields in the coming weeks and months. It's a perfect time to remember to treat others the way you wanted to be treated. Being an ethical hunter means not setting up to close to other hunters, respecting private property, and avoiding conflict on public hunting land. We are all going outside to enjoy one of our favorite times of the year, just don't let your good times interfere with someone else's.
Get Connected With the Great Outdoors Arkansas Wildlife 2019-11-04 | The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission works daily to connect Arkansans to the great outdoors. If you want to learn how to hunt or fish, we can help you get started at one of our nature or education centers. Also, check out our Outdoor Skills Program, where you can advance through the ranks and earn recognition for your mastery of skills ranging from hunting and fishing to paddle sports and watchable wildlife. We have something for everyone.Check out the link below for more information.agfc.com/en/education
