The smallmouth bass are making a great target on the cool waters of the Spring River in northeast Arkansas. Mitch (no last name given) was fishing with Spring River guide Mark Crawford, on the Spring when he caught this nice smallie on a picture-perfect day (sure, it was hot, but the lower water temp helped). Crawford said the hotter weather has helped the smallmouth bite. He says they’ve been chasing smallies in…
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has eleven opportunities throughout the state this year for hunters looking to hunt doves during the Labor Day Weekend opener. Four of these managed fields are on AGFC Wildlife Management Areas and seven are privately owned fields the AGFC has leased from farmers to offer additional opportunities for the public to enjoy the kickoff to hunting season. Applications will be accepted Aug. 1-15 at www.agfc.com. The…
There was a great turnout for the Second Annual CK II Memorial Ragball Tournament, Sat. July 23 at Salem Recreation Complex. This year the profit went to the Zeigler family and the complex. Sponsors gave a big thank you to Rhonda Mitchell, Sheila Hickinbotham, Sandy Langston, Samantha Barker, Bristol Terry, and everyone else who helped contribute to the concession, whether that was by working, or giving donations for food and drinks. They…
The Mammoth Spring School District’s Inaugural Spring River Scramblewill be held on Sat. Sept. 2 at the Course at Turkey Mountain. This is a two person scramble, with hole and door prizes. Lunch will be available as well. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8a.m.. Entry fee is $100 per team. Carts are separate, and available on a first come, first serve basis. For course information or golf…
Nearly 600 leftover WMA deer hunt permits for Arkansas wildlife management areas will be available for purchase beginning 8 a.m. July 26. These permits cover youth, modern gun, muzzleloader and mobility-impaired hunts that did not have enough applicants for the amount of permits available for the hunt during the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s annual WMA deer permit drawing earlier this month. Luke Naylor, Chief of Wildlife Management for the AGFC, says…
