ARKANSAS OUTDOORS - Keith Stephens (501) 223-6342, e-mail: kastephens@agfc.state.ar.us
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| March 12, 2008 Edition | ||
Deer plan emphasizes information, data collection | ||
 LITTLE ROCK – Nearly two years in the making, the Strategic White-tailed Deer Management Plan of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is broad, far-ranging and ambitious.Click here to learn more | ||
| Bayou Meto habitat to get boost from big grant | ||
 LITTLE ROCK – Bayou Meto Wildlife Management Area is considered the | ||
| Youth outdoor expo targets next generation of sportsmen | ||
 LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's charge is to wisely manage the state's fish and wildlife resources while providing maximum enjoyment for the people. Another important goal is introducing young Arkansans to the joys of the great outdoors, and this spring the AGFC will do that with the AGFC Youth Outdoor Expo.Click here to learn more | ||
Proceeds from coins to benefit continuing bald eagle care and preservation efforts | ||
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Over 60,000 pounds of fish stocked in state's waters | ||
 LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Game and Fish Commission crews stocked over 215,000 fish in 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: 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 Furbearers: Coyote trapping Aug. 1-March 31. Beaver, muskrat, nutria trapping Nov. 17-March 31. Raccoon day or night hunting Sept. 1-March 31. Raccoon night hunting July 1-Aug. 31. 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 March 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. March 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. March 15 – Green Tree Reservoir Workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Brinkley Convention Center. A green tree reservoir (GTR) is a forested lowland that is temporarily flooded during fall and winter to attract ducks, mainly mallards and wood ducks. It is designed to hold water while trees are dormant. March 15 - Big Lake Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, membership meeting, Big Lake Country Club in Manila. For more information call Jimmy Adams at (870) 930-7923. March 15 - Talkin' Outdoors at the Corner Café with Steve "Wildman" Wilson, 9 a.m. on KARK Channel 4. Topic of the show will be "Top 10 Least Known Places to Fish in Arkansas." March 15 – Springdale Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, membership meeting, Parson's Rodeo Community Building in Springdale. For more information call Steve Delancey 479-750-4175 or email at sdelanceyducks@cox.net. March 15 – Cypress Bayou Limbhangers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, ASU Beebe Cafeteria. For more information contact: Pam Walker at (501) 796-6387. March 15 - Saline County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, membership meeting, Saline County Boys and Girls Club in Benton. For more information call Doug Curtis at (501) 315-7422. March 15 – River Valley Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Boys and Girls Club of the Arkansas River in Russellville. For more information contact: Michael Mills at (479) 967-5105 or by email at bmmills@agfc.state.ar.us. March 15 – Scatter Creek Fightin' Toms Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, New Paragould Community Center. For more information contact: Jarrod Kersey at (870) 335-2549. March 15 – Crappie fishing seminar, National Park Community College Auditorium 101 College Drive, Hot Springs, 10 a.m. Keith Sutton, author of "The Crappie Book: Basics and Beyond" will be the speaker. For more information, call (501) 594-5719. March 17 - Arkansas Fly Fishers meeting in the AGFC auditorium in Little Rock. The meeting will feature internationally known author, fly tier and fly fisherman, Skip Morris. The Ozark Angler in Little Rock will have an open house with Skip on Saturday to talk about fly fishing and fly tying. Please contact Annette Hurley at (501) 920-9341 for more information. March 20 - AGFC Commission monthly meeting, 2 Natural Resources Dr., Little Rock, 9 a.m. March 20 - Toad Suck Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, sponsor meeting, The Old Gin in Conway. For more information call Craig Hilburn at (501) 837-1524 or email at chilburn@ducks.org. March 22 – Crooked Creek Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Comfort Inn in Harrison. For more information contact: Steve Jackson at (870) 365-9797 or by email at stjackson1@ritternet.com. March 22 - Talkin' Outdoors at the Corner Café with Steve "Wildman" Wilson, 9 a.m. on KARK Channel 4. Topic of the show will be "All About Falconry." March 22 – Flatland Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Southland Greyhound Park. For more information contact: Jackie Dixon at (870) 732-1484. March 22 – Kings River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, American Legion Post 137 in Huntsville. For more information contact: Joe Norman at (724) 910-9366 or by email at droptine_trophy_guide_service@yahoo.com. March 22 – Ouachita River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Malvern Senior Adult Center. For more information contact: Mark Badgewell at (501) 844-5044. March 22 – Ozark Ridge Runners Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Baxter County Fairgrounds in Mountain Home. For more information contact: Bob Tedder at (870) 491-7484. March 25 – Hot Springs Village Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, membership meeting, Coronado Center in Hot Springs Village. For more information call Debbie Atchison at (501) 922-7670 or email at debrasueatchison@aol.com. March 27 – Rice n' Wings Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, sponsor meeting, Ridgepointe Country Club in Jonesboro. For more information call John Hardin at (870) 268-2449 or email at john.hardin@morganstanley.com. March 27 – AETN Outdoor Hotline, 7 p.m. Topic of the hotline is Fishin' for Fun and Food. Call (800) 662-2386 to speak with AGFC fisheries biologists, wildlife officers and license personnel about the best places and times to fish, best baits and more. March 28 – Holland Bottoms Limbhangers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, First Baptist Church in Cabot. For more information contact: Jack Young at (501) 680-6028 or by email at hjyoung66@aol.com. March 28 – Hogskin County Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Hampton High School Cafeteria. For more information contact: Keith Coleman at (870) 798-4084 or by email at kcoleman@sat-co.net. March 29 - Talkin' Outdoors at the Corner Café with Steve "Wildman" Wilson, 9 a.m. on KARK Channel 4. Topic of the show will be "Calling All Turkeys." March 29 – Little Red River Spring Cleanup. Participants should meet at the Little Red Fly Shop located at the Swinging Bridg around 8 a.m. to get river area assignments and collection bags. All the "collectibles" should be returned to the shop about noon for proper disposal. If you have a boat, please bring it or plan to use it. The Little Red River Action Team chapter of Trout Unlimited will provide free lunch for all the workers at the pavilion in JFK Park between noon and 1 p.m. March 29 – Twin Lakes Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, membership meeting, Big Creek Country Club in Mountain Home. For more information call Shane Williams at (870) 421-5746 or email at shaneawilliams@eaton.com. March 29 - Greenbrier Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation-Hunting Heritage Banquet and Art Auction at the Greenbrier Events Center in Greenbrier. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information call Dave Smith (501) 335-7240. March 30 – Sylamore Creek Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Stone County Fairgrounds in Mountain View. For more information call Jennifer Barners at (870) 269-4043. March 31 - Crawford County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, sponsor meeting, The Light House Restaurant in Fort Smith. For more information call David Martin at (479) 474-6334 or email at huntnduc@yahoo.com. April 4 – Izard County Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Izard County Fairgrounds in Melbourne. For more information contact: Mickey Pennington at (870) 364-9061 or email at mpennington@alltel.net. April 5 - Talkin' Outdoors at the Corner Café with Steve "Wildman" Wilson, 9 a.m. on KARK Channel 4. Topic of the show will be "Turkey Season Forecast." April 5 – Stateline Full Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Music Hall in Mammoth Spring. For more information contact: Gary Harris at (870) 710-0242 or email at gary208@centurytel.net. April 12 - Talkin' Outdoors at the Corner Café with Steve "Wildman" Wilson, 9 a.m. on KARK Channel 4. Topic of the show will be "Lookin' for Lunkers." April 13 - Arkansas Catfishing Association "First" Tournament at Lake Dardanelle in Russellville at the State Park weigh-in pavilion. For ACA members: rod and reel, catch and release, and alive and well. For an ACA application form, constitution and bylaws, local conditions and information along with the rules and regulations, contact ACA president James Freeman of Pocahontas at (870) 810-3294 or by email at big_vato98@yahoo.com, or Lee Fields of Russellville at (479) 331-0399 or by email at leefields@centurytel.net, or Ben Purtle of McRae at (501) 268-7263 or by email at benpurtle@yahoo.com. April 17 – AGFC Commission monthly meeting, 2 Natural Resources Dr., Little Rock, 9 a.m. April 18-19 – The seventh annual Great Cotter Trout Festivalwill celebrate trout fishing on April 18-19 in the Big Spring Park in Cotter. It will feature trout fishing programs, the popular "kids fishing hole," exhibits, arts and crafts, and great food and entertainment for the whole family. The festival opens at noon, April 18 and runs into the evening barbeque dinner with entertainment. The festival opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, which is Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Appreciation Day and will conclude with an evening fish fry with entertainment. For more information call (870) 435-6144. April 19 – Old Fort Chapter of the Friends of the NRA will host a fund-raising banquet at the Fort Smith Civic Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information call Howard Robinson at (479) 928-5659. Money raised goes to education and range development. Programs such as Youth Hunter Education Challenge are funded by this program. April 24 – Poinsett County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, ladies wine tasting party, Sidelines Bar and Grill in Trumann. For more information call Kimberly Stewart at (870) 483-1774 or email at duckdaddystew@yahoo.com. April 29-30 – Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Youth Expo at Lake Sylvia in Perry County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information or to sign up a fifth-grade class, contact Eric DeVries at (501) 223-6402 or efdevries@agfc.state.ar.us or Mendy Boyles at 501-821-6884. 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 3 - Johnson County Razorduck Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, sponsor meeting, Johnson County Fairgrounds in Clarksville. For more information call Cheryl Feikema at (479) 754-3924 or email at cherdene@suddenlink.net. May 8-9 - Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Youth Expo at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center in Fort Smith, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information or to sign up a class, contact Kelly Mulvihill at (479) 452-3993 orblocked::mailto:kjmulvihill@agfc.state.ar.us. May 10 - Arkansas Catfishing Association Tournament at the Arkansas River in North Little Rock at the Alltel Arena access. For ACA members: rod and reel, catch and release, and alive and well. For an ACA application form, constitution and bylaws, local conditions and information along with the rules and regulations, contact ACA president James Freeman of Pocahontas at (870) 810-3294 or by email at big_vato98@yahoo.com, or Lee Fields of Russellville at (479) 331-0399 or by email at leefields@centurytel.net, or Ben Purtle of McRae at (501) 268-7263 or by email at benpurtle@yahoo.com. May 13 – North Little Rock Chapter of Ducks Unlimited meeting, Hooter's in North Little Rock. For more information call Pat Mahan at (501) 743-6154 or email at pmahan000@centurytel.net. May 22 – AGFC Commission monthly meeting, 2 Natural Resources Dr., Little Rock, 9 a.m. June 7 – Marion Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, Motorcycle Poker Run, Barton Ag Center. For more information call David Jett at (901) 848-9720 or email at jfastlog@comcast.net. June 7 - Arkansas Catfishing Association Tournament at Lake Norfork at the Gamaliel Access. For ACA members: rod and reel, catch and release, and alive and well. Launching behind the Highway 101 Grocery and Bait and sponsored in part by the Lake Norfolk Chamber of Commerce. For an ACA application form, constitution and bylaws, local conditions and information along with the rules and regulations, contact ACA president James Freeman of Pocahontas at (870) 810-3294 or by email at big_vato98@yahoo.com, or Lee Fields of Russellville at (479) 331-0399 or by email at leefields@centurytel.net, or Ben Purtle of McRae at (501) 268-7263 or by email at benpurtle@yahoo.com. June 10 – Deadline for application for AGFC conservation scholarships. Considering a career in conservation? Many fields of study can lead to a career in conservation. Education in law enforcement, fisheries management, wildlife management, public relations, environmental education and interpretation and many other fields is always a benefit to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The Conservation Scholarship Program uses funds from the sale of conservation license plates to let students reach their potential and create tomorrow's conservation professionals. Minimum Requirements: Applicants must be Arkansas high school seniors or Arkansas college undergraduates pursuing a career in the field of natural resources conservation with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) the first year. A 3.0 GPA will be required thereafter, beginning with 2009 fall semester renewals. Applicants must not have received a full scholarship or grant from another source. Only resident students paying in-state tuition may apply. Selections are based purely on merit, without discrimination to race, sex, religion, age, color or national origin. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Completed applications must be postmarked by June 10, 2008, for the fall semester and by February 15, 2008, for the second semester. Successful applicants will be notified by July 15, 2008. Application forms and instructions may be downloaded at http://www.agfc.com/education-class/programs/conservation-scholarship-program.aspx. June 19 – AGFC Commission monthly meeting. July 26 - Arkansas Catfishing Association (ACA) Tournament at Bull Shoals (night) for ACA members: Rod and Reel, Catch and Release, and Alive And Well. For an ACA application form, constitution and bylaws, local conditions and information along with the rules and regulations, contact ACA president James Freeman of Pocahontas at (870) 810-3294 or by email at big_vato98@yahoo.com, or Lee Fields of Russellville at (479) 331-0399 or by email at leefields@centurytel.net, or Ben Purtle of McRae at (501) 268-7263 or by email at benpurtle@yahoo.com. Aug. 8 – Tcheminahaut Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Hamburg Junior High Cafeteria. For more information contact: Mark Douglas at (870) 853-5296. Aug. 9 – State Line Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Junction City School Auditorium. For more information contact: Wayne Jackson at (318) 986-5536. Aug. 10 – Mount Magazine Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, First National Bank Community Center in Paris. For more information contact: Bob Gary Watts at (479) 934-4399 or email at garywatts@magtel.com. Sept. 20 - Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Youth Expo at the Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center in Jonesboro, For more information or to sign up a class call Shaun Merrell at 870-933-6787 or email atscmerrell@agfc.state.ar.us. For the latest in | ||
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