Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Internship applications being taken
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is accepting applications for summer internships until March 31, 2023.These internships, funded by sales of the AGFC’s Conservation License Plates, let students gain hands-on training and experience needed to compete for a future career in conservation. Nykki Allred, intern-ship coordinator for the AGFC, is extremely passionate about the program and says it pro-vides much more than work experience for a resume. Intern fisheries “We were able…
Hunter education course set at Ash Flat
An in-person hunter’s education class will be held Friday, September 9th and Sat., Sept. 10 at First Baptist Church in Ash Flat. The class is open to all persons age 10 and above who wish to gain their Hunter’s Education certification through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. You can pre-register by going to the AGFC website at agfc.com, clicking on Hunting and going to Hunter Education and following the links. Class…
Body of young boater recovered on ninth day of search on Black River
Photo/Ashley DavisHouston Morgan drown after falling from a boat on Aug. 13 while boating on the Black River with friends near Rainey Brake Access in Lynn. Search crews located the 21-year old Strawberry man’s body on Sun. Aug. 21 By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor The body of the young man who fell from a boat last Saturday on the Black River near Lynn was located on Sun. Aug. 21. 21 year old…
Apply for an opportunity to hunt doves with the AGFC on opening weekend
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…
