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Deer research project begins on Choctaw Island WMA
MONTICELLO - The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the University of Arkansas at Monticello began a study this week on the movements of white-tailed deer. The study will take place on 7,676-acre Choctaw Island Wildlife Management Area in Desha County. Commissioners from the AGFC designated Choctaw Island as the agency’s first Deer Research Area in October 2002. 
AGFC pledges support for Anglers’ Legacy program
LITTLE ROCK – The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation today announced a new partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to increase fishing participation by promoting the Anglers’ Legacy program. The Commission is committed to carrying the Anglers’ Legacy message in their annual 2008 Fishing Guidebook, a publication that reaches nearly half a million anglers throughout the state. 

Plenty of hunting opportunities remain in late winter
LITTLE ROCK – If you did get enough hunting in during the fall, don’t despair. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reminds sportsmen that a favorite type of hunting may have ended, but opportunities remain in a number of other fields.

Extension service meeting to focus on ways to attract deer
SEARCY – Although deer season is almost over, it’s not too early to begin getting ready for next year. The best way to prepare for next year is by attending The Buck Stops Here, a wildlife meeting Jan. 19 at Searcy. Wildlife experts from Arkansas and Mississippi will provide valuable information of interest to all large game hunters. The meeting is an effort of the White, Prairie and Woodruff offices of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service.  

Over 43,000 pounds of fish stocked in state’s waters
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Game and Fish Commission crews stocked over 73,000 fish in Arkansas lakes and rivers during December, according to Mike Armstrong, chief of fisheries. The total stocking of fish weighed in excess of 43,000 pounds. 

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.

Jan. 18-20 - Arkansas Marine Expo, Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock. For more information, contact: Denton and Griffey Attractions, Ken Griffey, (501) 225-6177 or (501) 765-1423.
Jan. 19 - Saline County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Bauxite Community Center. For more information contact: Jason Majors at (501) 316-1771.
Jan. 24 – AGFC Commission monthly meeting, 2 Natural Resources Dr., Little Rock, 9 a.m.
Jan. 25 - Bottomland Boss Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Brinkley Convention Center. For more information contact: Robbie Horton at (870) 946-5527 .

Jan. 26 - Lower Arkansas Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Charles O Ross Center in Camden. For more information contact: Danny Young at (870) 231-5927.
Jan. 26 - Springlake Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, East End Elementary School in Little Rock. For more information contact: Michael Garner at (501) 888-7513.
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.