Arkansas Waterfowl News

Snow goose quest begins with scouting from home - Jan. 27, 2010
LITTLE ROCK - Duck hunting season closes after this weekend, but there are tens of thousands of other waterfowl in Arkansas that can be targets for outdoors people willing to put in some effort.

Youth waterfowl hunts begin Dec. 19 on WMA - Nov. 25, 2009
ARKANSAS CITY - Beginning Dec. 19, the Freddie Black Choctaw Island WMA and Deer Research Area West Unit will be open for permit youth waterfowl hunts each Saturday for the remainder of waterfowl season. There will be five online permits drawn for each Saturday the area is open to waterfowl hunting.

AGFC public meetings to focus on cleaning ice-damage debris from waterfowl-hunting areas - Sep. 01, 2009
PARAGOULD - The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will hold two public meetings focused on ice storm clean-up activities on several wildlife management areas in northeast Arkansas.

Late migratory bird seasons set by Commission - Aug. 26, 2009
LITTLE ROCK ? For the 13th consecutive season, waterfowlers in Arkansas will have a 60-day season to pursue their passion. Waterfowl season was set by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission at last week?s monthly meeting at the agency?s headquarters in Little Rock.

Teal Prospects Look Good For Saturday's Opening Day - Sep. 10, 2008
This week's torrential rains may have put a damper on dove season for some hunters, but it may be a welcome sight for Arkansas' teal hunters. The special September teal season in Arkansas begins on Sept. 13 and continues through Sept. 28.

Commission Revoves Ban on Spinning-Wing Decoys - Aug. 21, 2008
After a three-year experiment, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today lifted the ban on spinning-wing decoys during waterfowl hunting season. The Commission also increased the daily bag limit for hen mallards from one to two.