Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Archives

Diamonds: Anne Marie Doramus

by Dwain Hebda | Aug 29, 2026

Conservationist/Businesswoman/ Mother As the first woman appointed to a full-term as commissioner of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, a...

Squirrel Takes Center Stage at This Uniquely Arkansas Cookoff

by AY Staff | Aug 17, 2026

Think squirrel isn't a dinner-table staple? The World Champion Squirrel Cookoff is back to prove that Arkansas' wildest ingredients can make for...

Leave No Trace

by Dwain Hebda | Mar 7, 2026

As the numbers clearly show, the secret is out about Arkansas as a tourist destination thanks in large part to its pristine outdoor spaces of woods,...

Conservation Kids: AGFC Stream Team Programs Engage Students with Local Waterways

by Sarah DeClerk | Mar 7, 2026

Children across Arkansas grow up playing in creeks, fishing in rivers and splashing around in a favorite swimming hole. With the Arkansas Game and...

Defying Father Time: Bobby Martin

by AY Staff | Jun 27, 2025

Occupation: Philanthropist, Former Business Executive, Numerous Community Service Roles Birthdate: Dec. 24, 1948 Hometown: Little Rock ...

No License Needed: Enjoy Free Fishing in Arkansas This Weekend

by AY Staff | Jun 2, 2025

Thanks to a recent proclamation by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Arkansas anglers can enjoy free fishing across the state, license-free, from...

Trade In Old, Snag New Outdoor Gear at AGFC Yard Sales

by AY Staff | Mar 14, 2025

Spring is almost here, and that means it may be the time to check one’s outdoor gear and make sure it’s ready. Join the Arkansas Game and...

UPDATE: Arkansas Duck Derby Rescheduled to January 11

by AY Staff | Nov 27, 2024

UPDATE January 10, 2025: The 6th Annual Arkansas Duck Derby Banquet has been rescheduled to Saturday, January 11. All activities will begin 1 hour...

Intriguing Women 2024: Kristin L. Pawlik

by AY Staff | Oct 2, 2024

Lawyer, partner Miller, Butler, Schneider, Pawlik & Rozzell While the legal profession has no shortage of intrigue, Kristin L. Pawlik’s...

Raise Your Hand if You’re Pumped for Free Fishing Weekend!

by AY Staff | Jun 6, 2024

Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend runs from noon on Friday, June 7, until Sunday evening at 11:59 p.m. Arkansas State Parks provides access to 18 rivers...