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Hunting

Hunter takes first deer at 77 years old

Jan. 17, 2018

Applications for hunting turkeys on Arkansas WMAs available Jan. 15

Jan. 10, 2018

Deer harvest surpasses 200,000 for sixth straight year

Jan. 10, 2018

CWD confirmed in three NW Arkansas counties

Jan. 9, 2018

Squirrels give good reason to get ‘stuck in a rut’

Dec. 13, 2017

Youth hunters make memories at AGFC mentored hunts

Dec. 6, 2017

Fifty-three elk harvested so far in 2017

Nov. 15, 2017

Free CWD testing available on opening weekend of deer season in 11 Arkansas counties

Nov. 8, 2017

Wilderness areas offer perspective, rugged hunting opportunity

Nov. 1, 2017

Leased Lands WMAs offer prime hunting opportunities without the high price

Oct. 25, 2017

Weather-resistant game tags, AGFC app add more options to tag deer

Oct. 11, 2017

Leftover WMA deer hunt permits available online Sept. 26

Sep. 20, 2017

Introduce a new hunter or angler to the fold this National Hunting and Fishing Day

Aug. 30, 2017

World Champion Squirrel Cook Off, Sept. 16

Aug. 30, 2017

Alligator hunt permit application period June 15-30

Jun. 14, 2017

CWD Management Zone expands to include Van Buren County

Jun. 5, 2017

2017-18 urban deer hunt application period open

May. 10, 2017