[fishingtheusaandcanada] Arkansas Outdoors Weekly Newsletter February 13, 2008 Edition

ARKANSAS OUTDOORS - Keith Stephens (501) 223-6342, e-mail: kastephens@agfc.state.ar.us
 
February 13, 2008 Edition
    
Commission meeting goes on the road to Dumas
LITTLE ROCK – For the third time in five months, commissioners from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will be holding their monthly meeting outside of Little Rock. On Feb. 21, the meeting will be held in Dumas at the Dumas Community Center beginning at 9 a.m.
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Farm producers signing up in record numbers
LITTLE ROCK- There is a ground swell of farm producers enrolling in conservation buffers in Arkansas that are beneficial to wildlife and to the farmer's bottom line. Farmers, through their local Farm Service Agency county offices, have signed up over 4,000 acres of croplands along field edges in a relatively new conservation buffer practice.
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DARDANELLE – Those young trumpeter swans brought in from Iowa a few weeks ago are moving around and hard to keep track of. Information as to their whereabouts is needed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
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Corps to open Arkansas campgrounds on March 1
HOT SPRINGS - All U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds at lakes Ouachita, Greeson and DeGray will open March 1 with modified services. This cooperative agreement is a result of meetings between the Corps' Vicksburg District and federal, state and local interests.
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Over 69,000 pounds of fish stocked in state's waters
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Game and Fish Commission crews stocked over 207,000 fish in Arkansas lakes and rivers during January, according to Mike Armstrong, chief of fisheries. The total stocking of fish weighed in excess of 69,000 pounds.
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Boating education class schedule
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What's open for hunting
Current and approaching seasons in Arkansas:

Squirrel:
Statewide – Sept. 8-Feb. 29.
Rabbit:
Statewide – Sept. 1-Feb. 29.
Spotted Skunk, Weasel Hunting:
Closed.
Snow Goose Conservation Order:
Feb. 4-April 27
Statewide Falconry:
Jan. 28-Feb. 17
Common Snipe:
Nov. 1, 2007 to Feb. 15, 2008
Deer Archery:
Oct. 1-Feb. 29 statewide.
Turkey Archery:
Oct. 1-Feb. 29 statewide.
Quail:
Nov. 1-Feb. 10 statewide.
Crow:
Sept. 1-Feb. 17 Thursdays thru Mondays only statewide.
Furbearers:
Furbearer trapping Nov. 17-Feb. 17 excluding coyote, beaver, muskrat and nutria.
Coyote trapping Aug. 1-March 31.
Beaver, muskrat, nutria trapping Nov. 17-March 31.
Gray fox, mink, opossum, red fox, striped skunk hunting Sept. 1-Feb. 29.
Raccoon day or night hunting Sept. 1-March 31.
Raccoon night hunting July 1-Aug. 31.
Bobcat and coyote hunting Oct. 1-Feb. 29.
River otter hunting Nov. 17-Feb. 29.
Muskrat, nutria and beaver hunting Sept. 1-March 31.
Badger, spotted skunk and weasel hunting is closed.

Projected deer season dates for the 2008-09 hunting season.
Archery
Oct. 1
Muzzleloader
Oct. 18
Modern Gun
Nov. 8

Coming up in the outdoors

Feb. 15 – South Central Arkansas Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Sahara Center in Pine Bluff. For more information contact: Sam McBryde at (870) 535-7920.
Feb. 15-17 - Arkansas State Boat Show, Little Rock's Statehouse Convention Center. The show times are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and 12 noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Feb. 16 – Cleveland County Cutters and Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Rison school cafeteria. For more information contact: Terry Thompson at (870) 357-8346 or by email at tcat01@tds.net.
Feb. 16 - Arkansas Catfishing Association meeting, 2 p.m. at the AGFC West Central Regional Office at 1266 Lock and Dam Road located between Russellville and Dardanelle.
Feb. 16 - Talkin' Outdoors at the Corner Café with Steve "Wildman" Wilson, 9 a.m. on KARK Channel 4. Topic of the show will be "Snow Goose Hunting."
Feb. 16 – Crawford County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Alma high school cafeteria. For more information contact: Roger Atwell at (479) 369-2055 or by email at ratwell@thermatru.com.
Feb. 16 – Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Springdale Rodeo Grounds. For more information contact: Gary Cobb at (479) 659-3018 or by email at qt_cobb@msn.com.
Feb. 16 – Southeast Arkansas Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Lakewood Inn in Crossett. For more information contact: Mickey Pennington at (870) 364-9061 or by email at mpennington@alltel.net.
Feb. 16 – Sugarloaf Wild Turkey Hunters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Cleburne County Fairgrounds in Heber Springs. For more information contact: Don Melton at (501) 362-5555.
Feb. 21 - AGFC Commission monthly meeting, Dumas.
Feb. 23 – Four Rivers Limbhangers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Arkadelphia National Guard Armory. For more information contact: Teena Bebee at (870) 245-6594 or by email at tbebee@summitinsurancedirect.com.
Feb. 23 - Talkin' Outdoors at the Corner Café with Steve "Wildman" Wilson, 9 a.m. on KARK Channel 4. Topic of the show will be "Late Season Squirrel Hunting."
Feb. 23 – Lafayette County Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Lewisville Middle School. For more information contact: Tony Wheelington at (870) 533-1349 or by email at wheel02@earthlink.net.
Feb. 23 – Lawrence County Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Hoxie Community Center. For more information contact: Bobby Tedder at (870) 892-3007.
Feb. 23 – Lower White River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Arkansas County Fairgrounds in DeWitt. For more information contact: Walter Jones at (870) 282-8009 or by email at wjones011@centurytel.net.
Feb. 23 – Palarm Creek Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Sherwood Forest in Sherwood. For more information contact: Keith Brown at (501) 835-9546 or by email at brownkk@sbcglobal.net.
Feb. 24 – Tightlines Flyfishers outing, Beaver Tailwaters, 12 noon. For more information contact Ken Richards at (479) 531-5741.
Feb. 26 – Billy Mitchell Sr. Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Knights of Columbus Hall in Wynne. For more information contact: Robert Bassham at (870) 238-7570.
Feb. 26 – Spa City Spurs Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Elk's Lodge in Hot Springs. For more information contact: Darrel Sulton at (501) 844-7705.
Feb. 28 – East Arkansas Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Phillips Community College in West Helena. For more information contact: Terry Grubbs at (870) 995-2985 or by email at tgrubbs@cox-internet.com.
Feb. 29-Mar. 2 - Hot Springs Boat Tackle and RV Show, Hot Springs Convention Center, Hot Springs. For more information, contact: Denton and Griffey Attractions, Ken Griffey, (501) 225-6177 or (501) 765-1423.
Feb. 29 – Buffalo Island Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Cowboy Grill in Caraway. For more information contact: Billy Vanderbilt at (870) 273-8056 or by email at weatherlyburk@hotmail.com.
Feb. 29 – Tri-County Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Fordyce Armory Building. For more information contact: Burk Weatherly at (870) 687-3118 or by email at tcat01@tds.net.
Mar. 1 – Independence County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Independence Hall UACCB in Batesville. For more information contact: Gary Stround at (870) 307-3802 or by email at garystroud@netrider.net.
Mar. 1 – Ozark Foothills Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting in Clarksville. For more information contact: Terry Pelts at (479) 754-1168.
Mar. 1 – Southwest Arkansas Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Reynolds Center in Magnolia. For more information contact: Corky Thornton at (870) 234-4825.
Mar. 3 – Foothills Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Searcy High School Cafetorium. For more information contact: Wade Smalley at (501) 279-0499 or by email at smalley@cablelynx.com.
Mar. 6 – Crowley's Ridge Longbeard Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, District Fairgrounds in Jomesboro. For more information contact: Kimberly McDaniel at (870) 935-9852 or by email at kmcdaniel@riceland.com.
Mar. 7 – Annual Spring Conservation Banquet and Fundraiser, Fayetteville Town Center, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information contact Keri Russell at (479) 640-8319.
Mar. 7 – Hempstead County Sharp Spurs Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Hope Fair Park Coliseum in Hope. For more information contact: Paul Chambless at (870) 777-0770.
Mar. 7 – Southern Mississippi County Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Riverlawn Country Club in Osceola. For more information contact: Stanley McPherson at (870) 563-5762.
Mar. 7 – Spring River Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Omaha Center in Cherokee Village. For more information contact: Chris Jones at (870) 625-1415 or by email at cttjones@tek-web.com.
Mar. 8 – Benton County Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Quail Unlimited Barn in Bentonville. For more information contact: Tim Wise at (479) 631-4140 or by email at timwise@lakeland.com.
Mar. 8 – Caddo River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Center Point School in Glenwood. For more information contact: Leah Davidson at (870) 246-1575 or by email at lsdavidson@hotmail.com.
Mar. 8 – Quail Unlimited banquet at Sherwood Forest in Sherwood. For more information call (501) 223-3725 or (501) 231-4930.
Mar. 8 – Desha County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Dumas Community Center. For more information contact: G. Lynn Weatherford at (870) 382-2984.
Mar. 8 – Poteau Mountain Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Waldron High School Cafeteria. For more information contact: Mark Bailey at (479) 637-2735 or by email at rmbailey@ipa.net.
Feb. 28 – Cache/White River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Woodruff County Fairgrounds in McCrory. For more information contact: Bruce Golden at (870) 919-6494 or by email at bkgolden@aglcstabear.us.
Mar. 13 – Seven Devils Limb Hangers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Drew County Fairgrounds in Monticello. For more information contact: Angela Simmons at (870) 460-0070.
Mar. 14 – Holland Bottoms Limbhangers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, First Baptist Church in Cabo. For more information contact: Jack Young at (501) 680-6028 or by email at hjyoung66@aol.com.
Mar. 15 – Petit Jean Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Sacred Heart School gym in Morrilton. For more information contact: Pat Jackson at (501) 354-4521 or by email at bjackson@ccrwdd.com.
Mar. 20 - AGFC Commission monthly meeting, 2 Natural Resources Dr., Little Rock, 9 a.m.
April 17 – AGFC Commission monthly meeting, 2 Natural Resources Dr., Little Rock, 9 a.m.
May 2 – Scout Night at the Travelers game at Dickey-Stephens Park in Little Rock. AGFC fish tank and Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs truck will be on display at the game. The first 500 kids will get a free keychain light. For more information, contact the Traveler's office at (501) 664-1555 or email at travs@travs.com.
May 22 – AGFC Commission monthly meeting, 2 Natural Resources Dr., Little Rock, 9 a.m.
June 19  – AGFC Commission monthly meeting.
For the latest in Arkansas Game and Fish Commission information go to www.agfc.com or call the Wildlife Information Hotline, (800) 440-1477.
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fish and wildlife resources of Arkansas while providing maximum enjoyment for the people.
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