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Conservation easements protect wildlife habitat while helping landowners
Arkansas originally had an estimated 9.8 million acres of wetlands, primarily in what is known as the Delta. Today, less than 1 million acres of forested wetlands remain in the Arkansas Delta. 

Build a bird box with personality or uniqueness
January is a traditional time for constructing bird nesting boxes in home workshops all over Arkansas. It’s a great opportunity for parent-child or grandparent-grandchild doing something together. 
Winter fishing reports available online from AGFC
Many astute anglers know that winter produces some of the best fishing - and lunker-size catches of several species - in Arkansas.  Lakes and streams aren’t crowded, either. 

Outdoor education: The total learning experience
by Evan McGrew
As we enter the twenty-first century, technology now available allows educators to implement a curriculum far more challenging and exciting to students than ever before.  As a science teacher working in the public school system, I realize the benefits new technology offers today’s students, and I must work very hard to keep up with the latest and greatest learning tools, instruments, and gadgets which take student learning to a whole new level. 

Boating education class schedule
Click here for boating education information:
http://www.agfc.com/education-class/boating-education.aspx#classes
Hunter education class schedule
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.
Duck:
Jan. 12-Jan. 27
White-Fronted Goose:
Dec. 26-Feb. 3           
Snow, Blue, and Ross’ Goose:
Dec. 26-Feb. 3           
Snow Goose Conservation Order:
Feb. 4-April 27
Statewide Canada Goose:
Dec. 26 – Feb. 3
Statewide Falconry:
Jan. 7-11 and Jan. 28-Feb. 17
Common Snipe:
Nov. 1, 2007 to Feb. 15, 2008
Deer Archery:
Oct. 1-Feb. 29 statewide.
Turkey Archery:
Oct. 1-Feb. 29 statewide.
Quail:
Nov. 1-Feb. 10 statewide.
Crow:
Sept. 1-Feb. 17 Thursdays thru Mondays only 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.

Feb. 1-2 - Quail and Songbird Habitat Workshop, Petit Jean Mountain. Registration for the workshop is available online at http://www.uawri.org/ or by calling (866) 972-7778. Overnight accommodations are available. The registration deadline is Jan. 28. For more information about the workshop, contact Sandy Davies by phone at (501) 215-7990
Feb. 2 - Crowley’s Ridge Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Forrest City Civic Center. For more information contact: Randy Baldwin at (870) 270-0050
Feb. 2 - Saline River Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Sheridan Community Center. For more information contact: David Hooks at (870) 942-4642.
Feb. 2 - Sebastian Co. Boss Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Fort Smith Knights of Columbus Hall. For more information contact: Bob Gleason at (479) 996-6800
Feb. 2 - Chicot County Young Hens and Old Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Lake Village Country Club. For more information contact: Bobby Fisher at (870) 737-3088

Feb. 8 - Laigle Creek Longbeards Grand Prairie Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Hermitage Community Center. For more information contact: Grady Story at (870) 628-3142
Feb. 8-10 - Arkansas RV Show, Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock. For more information, contact: Denton and Griffey Attractions, Ken Griffey, (501) 225-6177 or (501) 765-1423.
Feb. 9 - Cane Creek Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Star City Civic Center. For more information contact: Bruce Morgan at (870) 628-1616.
Feb. 9 - Miller County Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Texarkana V. F. W. For more information contact: Jesse Whitehead at (870) 773-6720.
Feb. 2 – Perry County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Perryville National Guard Armory. For more information contact: Tim Cates at (501) 727-5767
Feb. 15-17 - Arkansas State Boat Show, Little Rock’s Statehouse Convention Center. The show times are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and 12 noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Feb. 21 - AGFC Commission monthly meeting, Dumas.
Feb. 29-Mar. 2 - Hot Springs Boat Tackle and RV Show, Hot Springs Convention Center, Hot Springs. For more information, contact: Denton and Griffey Attractions, Ken Griffey, (501) 225-6177 or (501) 765-1423.
Mar. 20 - AGFC Commission monthly meeting, 2 Natural Resources Dr., Little Rock, 9 a.m.
April 17 – AGFC Commission monthly meeting, 2 Natural Resources Dr., Little Rock, 9 a.m.
May 22 – AGFC Commission monthly meeting, 2 Natural Resources Dr., Little Rock, 9 a.m.
June 19  – AGFC Commission monthly meeting.
For the latest in Arkansas Game and Fish Commission information go to www.agfc.com or call the Wildlife Information Hotline, (800) 440-1477.

The mission of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is to wisely manage all the
fish and wildlife resources of Arkansas while providing maximum enjoyment for the people.
Visit us on the web at http://www.agfc.com/.