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Arkansas one of three states to address lapsed angler recruitment

LITTLE ROCK – The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation last week announced that the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will all participate in a direct mail marketing effort to increase fishing license sales. Seventeen states have currently signed on to participate in the direct mail marketing initiative, a program designed by RBFF to increase participation in the sport and generate awareness of the connection between fishing license sales and conservation efforts. 
Bull Shoals and Norfork draft trout management plan meeting scheduled
MOUNTAIN HOME – In December 2007, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Fisheries Division released a draft management plan for the trout fisheries on Bull Shoals and Norfork tailwaters. The draft plan addresses issues and concerns heard during public workshops held in May and September 2007. 

Bird enjoyment can begin on the deck, in the backyard
LITTLE ROCK — Winter is a peak time for back porch, back deck or backyard birding. Natural food sources are scarce, diminished or non-existent, so the birds readily come to seed, suet, mixes and most anything else you put out for them. 

Rockefeller Institute workshop demonstrates how to create habitat for declining birds
PETIT JEAN MOUNTAIN – The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute of the University of Arkansas System encourages private landowners to “cultivate their wild side” at the Quail and Songbird Habitat Workshop Feb. 1-2, 2008.  This objective of this workshop is to promote appropriate practices that develop private lands for quail and songbird habitat.   

Public meetings set for input on 2008-09 hunting regulations
LITTLE ROCK - Hunters may voice their opinions about hunting regulations and seasons at one of 11 public meetings across the state Tuesday, Jan. 8.  The meetings are part of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s annual hunting regulations process.

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.
Dove:
Dec. 15-Jan. 4
Duck:
Dec. 26-Jan. 6, 2008 and Jan. 12, 2008-Jan. 27, 2008
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. 8 – 2008-09 AGFC Hunting Regulations Public Meetings, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Jonesboro
Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center
600 East Lawson Road
(877) 972-5438
Brinkley
AGFC Regional Office
1201 North Highway 49
(877) 734-4581
Monticello
AGFC Regional Office 771 Jordan Drive
(877) 367-3559
Camden
Camden Fairview High School Auditorium
1750 Cash Road
(877) 836-4612
Hope
Fair Park Community Center
Fair Park Drive
(877) 777-5580
Hot Springs
National Park Community College Auditorium
101 College Drive
(877) 525-8606
Fort Smith
Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
8300 Wells Lake Road
(877) 478-1043
Russellville
AGFC Regional Office
1266 Lock and Dam Road
(877) 967-7577
Fayetteville
University of Arkansas
Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Arena
1335 West Knapp
(877) 967-7577
Mountain View
Ozark Folk Center Auditorium
Hwy 382
(877) 297-4331
Little Rock
AGFC Central Office
2 Natural Resources Drive
(800) 364-4263

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/.