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Triple Trophy Award application deadline is April 10
The 2007-2008 Arkansas deer seasons close next week when archery/crossbow season closes Feb. 29, and some die-hard hunters are still out there trying to fill their remaining tags.

Private lands programs exist to help landowners aid wildlife
Most of the 52,075 square miles of Arkansas’s land surface is privately-owned. For that reason, wildlife management in this state is largely a matter for private landowners rather than state agencies like the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

Conservation Scholarship Program offers career assistance Considering a career in conservation? The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Conservation Scholarship Program is one way to help students achieve their educational goals. 

Click here for boating education information:
http://www.agfc.com/education-class/boating-education.aspx#classes
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.
Snow Goose Conservation Order:
Feb. 4-April 27
Spring Turkey:
Zones 1, 2, 3, 4B, 5, 5B, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 9, and 10 - April 12-May 2
Zones 1A, 4, 4A, 5A and 9A - April 12-25
Zone 17 - April 5-27, 2008
Spring Turkey Youth Hunt:
Zones 1, 1A, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 4B, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 9, 9A and 10 - April 5-6
Zone 17 - March 29-30
Deer Archery:
Oct. 1-Feb. 29 statewide.
Turkey Archery:
Oct. 1-Feb. 29 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.

Projected deer season dates for the 2008-09 hunting season.
Archery
Oct. 1
Muzzleloader
Oct. 18
Modern Gun
Nov. 8
 
Coming up in the outdoors

Feb. 21 - AGFC Commission monthly meeting, Dumas.
Feb. 23 – Four Rivers Limbhangers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Arkadelphia National Guard Armory. For more information contact: Teena Bebee at (870) 245-6594
Feb. 23 - Talkin’ Outdoors at the Corner Café with Steve “Wildman” Wilson, 9 a.m. on KARK Channel 4. Topic of the show will be “Late Season Squirrel Hunting.”
Feb. 23 – Lafayette County Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Lewisville Middle School. For more information contact: Tony Wheelington at (870) 533-1349
Feb. 23 – Lawrence County Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Hoxie Community Center. For more information contact: Bobby Tedder at (870) 892-3007.
Feb. 23 – Lower White River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Arkansas County Fairgrounds in DeWitt. For more information contact: Walter Jones at (870) 282-8009
Feb. 23 – Palarm Creek Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Sherwood Forest in Sherwood. For more information contact: Keith Brown at (501) 835-9546
Feb. 24 – Tightlines Flyfishers outing, Beaver Tailwaters, 12 noon. For more information contact Ken Richards at (479) 531-5741.
Feb. 26 – Billy Mitchell Sr. Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Knights of Columbus Hall in Wynne. For more information contact: Robert Bassham at (870) 238-7570.
Feb. 26 – Spa City Spurs Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Elk’s Lodge in Hot Springs. For more information contact: Darrel Sulton at (501) 844-7705.
Feb. 28 – East Arkansas Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Phillips Community College in West Helena. For more information contact: Terry Grubbs at (870) 995-2985
Feb. 28 – Cache/White River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Woodruff County Fairgrounds in McCrory. For more information contact: Bruce Golden at (870) 919-6494
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.
Feb. 29 – Buffalo Island Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Cowboy Grill in Caraway. For more information contact: Billy Vanderbilt at (870) 273-8056 Feb. 29 – Tri-County Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Fordyce Armory Building. For more information contact: Burk Weatherly at (870) 687-3118
Mar. 1 – Independence County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Independence Hall UACCB in Batesville. For more information contact: Gary Stround at (870) 307-3802
Mar. 1 – Ozark Foothills Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting in Clarksville. For more information contact: Terry Pelts at (479) 754-1168.
Mar. 1 – Southwest Arkansas Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Reynolds Center in Magnolia. For more information contact: Corky Thornton at (870) 234-4825.
Mar. 3 – Foothills Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Searcy High School Cafetorium. For more information contact: Wade Smalley at (501) 279-0499 Mar. 6 – Crowley’s Ridge Longbeard Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, District Fairgrounds in Jomesboro. For more information contact: Kimberly McDaniel at (870) 935-9852 Mar. 7 – Annual Spring Conservation Banquet and Fundraiser, Fayetteville Town Center, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information contact Keri Russell at (479) 640-8319.
Mar. 7 – Hempstead County Sharp Spurs Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Hope Fair Park Coliseum in Hope. For more information contact: Paul Chambless at (870) 777-0770.
Mar. 7 – Southern Mississippi County Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Riverlawn Country Club in Osceola. For more information contact: Stanley McPherson at (870) 563-5762.
Mar. 7 – Spring River Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Omaha Center in Cherokee Village. For more information contact: Chris Jones at (870) 625-1415
Mar. 8 – Benton County Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Quail Unlimited Barn in Bentonville. For more information contact: Tim Wise at (479) 631-4140
Mar. 8 – Caddo River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Center Point School in Glenwood. For more information contact: Leah Davidson at (870) 246-1575
Mar. 8 – Quail Unlimited banquet at Sherwood Forest in Sherwood. For more information call (501) 223-3725 or (501) 231-4930.
Mar. 8 – Desha County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Dumas Community Center. For more information contact: G. Lynn Weatherford at (870) 382-2984.
Mar. 8 – Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a one-day U.S. Coast Guard “Certified” ABC Safe Boating Class at the Gander Mountain Sporting Store located at 5450 Landers Road in Sherwood. The Coast Guard ABC Safe Boating Course will last from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday. The cost of the course will be $25 which includes the book, a CD ROM and all classroom materials. Seven chapters of boating information will be offered and will cover topics ranging from Rules of the Road, Safe Boat Handling, Trailering, Legal Requirements and Management of Vessel and Equipment. Upon completion of the final test, students will be issued a “Certificate of Completion” and an identification card. The certification is recognized by local, state and national enforcement organizations. Most insurance companies also honor the certification and allow a discount for individual boat owners. Students can register by calling Joe Zehler at 501-834-6993 or register on-site.
Mar. 8 – Poteau Mountain Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Waldron High School Cafeteria. For more information contact: Mark Bailey at (479) 637-2735
Mar. 13 – Seven Devils Limb Hangers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Drew County Fairgrounds in Monticello. For more information contact: Angela Simmons at (870) 460-0070.
Mar. 14 – Holland Bottoms Limbhangers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, First Baptist Church in Cabot. For more information contact: Jack Young at (501) 680-6028
Mar. 15 – Petit Jean Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meeting, Sacred Heart School gym in Morrilton. For more information contact: Pat Jackson at (501) 354-4521
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 2 – Scout Night at the Travelers game at Dickey-Stephens Park in Little Rock. AGFC fish tank and Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs truck will be on display at the game. The first 500 kids will get a free keychain light. For more information, contact the Traveler’s office at (501) 664-1555
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.

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fish and wildlife resources of Arkansas while providing maximum enjoyment for the people.
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