Arkansas Wildlife
Arkansas Wildlife Magazine
May/June 2026 Articles
6 Magnet Cove Hits Archery Mark Again
Magnet Cove’s team takes home first place for the second consecutive year at the AGFC’s Archery in the Schools high school state tournament. By Randy Zellers.
8 The Legacy Begins
Nineteen trophy largemouth bass from across the state are donated to the AGFC’s Arkansas Legacy Lunker program during its debut run Jan. 1-March 31. By Jim Harris and Jeff Williams.
12 A Shocking Spring
Fisheries biologists turned in some late nights on Lake Catherine catching walleye for egg collection and fertilization so southern Arkansas waters may be stocked. By Jim Harris.
16 Hold Back the Water
Lake Conway’s new labyrinth weir spillway fits in the footprint of the old dam, although it will operate nothing like the 15 sluice gates that were in place for 75 years. By Jeff Williams.
20 Boating Deaths in Arkansas Surge
Seventeen people died in boating accidents across Arkansas in 2025, the most recorded since 2009, and the number of accidents was the highest since 2020. By Randy Zellers.
22 Underground Attraction
A memorandum of understanding between Arkansas State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service turns Blanchard Springs Caverns into the state’s 53rd state park. By Jeff Williams.
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