ARKANSAS OUTDOORS - Keith Stephens (501) 223-6342, e-mail: kastephens@agfc.state.ar.us
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| February 20, 2008 Edition | ||
Aldo Leopold celebration planned in Rogers | ||
 ROGERS - The words that naturalist Aldo Leopold wrote in 1948 still ring true today: "There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot." These words are the start of Leopold's famous book, "A Sand County Almanac," one of the conservation classics of all time. Click here to learn more | ||
| Triple Trophy Award application deadline is April 10 | ||
 LITTLE ROCK – The 2007-2008 Arkansas deer seasons close next week when archery/crossbow season closes Feb. 29, and some die-hard hunters are still out there trying to fill their remaining tags.Click here to learn more | ||
| Private lands programs exist to help landowners aid wildlife | ||
 LITTLE ROCK – Most of the 52,075 square miles of Arkansas's land surface is privately-owned. For that reason, wildlife management in this state is largely a matter for private landowners rather than state agencies like the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.Click here to learn more | ||
Conservation Scholarship Program offers career assistance | ||
 LITTLE ROCK - Considering a career in conservation? The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Conservation Scholarship Program is one way to help students achieve their educational goals. Click here to learn more | ||
| Arkansas Outdoors Archives To view an index of archived newsletters, click here. Boating education class schedule Hunter education class scheduleClick here for boating education information: http://www.agfc.com/education-class/boating-education.aspx#classes Click here for hunter education information: http://www.agfc.com/education-class/hunter-education.aspx 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 Spring Turkey: Zones 1, 2, 3, 4B, 5, 5B, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 9, and 10 - April 12-May 2 Zones 1A, 4, 4A, 5A and 9A - April 12-25 Zone 17 - April 5-27, 2008 Spring Turkey Youth Hunt: Zones 1, 1A, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 9, 9A and 10 - April 5-6 Zone 17 - March 29-30 Deer Archery: Oct. 1-Feb. 29 statewide. Oct. 1-Feb. 29 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 Coming up in the outdoors Nov. 8 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" Feb. 23 – Lafayette County Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Feb. 23 – Lawrence County Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, 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, 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 – Feb. 28 – East Arkansas Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, 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. Feb. 29-Mar. 2 - Hot Springs Boat Tackle and RV Show, Hot Springs Convention Center, Hot Springs. For more information, contact: 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, 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 Mar. 1 – Southwest Arkansas Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, 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 – Mar. 7 – Annual Spring Conservation Banquet and Fundraiser, 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, Mar. 8 – Quail Unlimited banquet at Mar. 8 – Desha County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Mar. 8 – Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a one-day U.S. Coast Guard "Certified" ABC Safe Boating Class at the Gander Mountain Sporting Store located at 5450 Landers Road in Sherwood. The Coast Guard ABC Safe Boating Course will last from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday. The cost of the course will be $25 which includes the book, a CD ROM and all classroom materials. Seven chapters of boating information will be offered and will cover topics ranging from Rules of the Road, Safe Boat Handling, Trailering, Legal Requirements and Management of Vessel and Equipment. Upon completion of the final test, students will be issued a "Certificate of Completion" and an identification card. The certification is recognized by local, state and national enforcement organizations. Most insurance companies also honor the certification and allow a discount for individual boat owners. Students can register by calling Joe Zehler at 501-834-6993 or register on-site. 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. 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, Mar. 15 – Petit Jean Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Mar. 20 - AGFC Commission monthly meeting, April 17 – AGFC Commission monthly meeting, May 2 – Scout Night at the Travelers game at May 22 – AGFC Commission monthly meeting, June 19 – AGFC Commission monthly meeting.For the latest in | ||
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