Ages 11 and over can register for the Hunter’s Education class by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, in partnership with Benton Parks and Recreation. This class is from 5:30 until 9:00 p.m. on Monday August 29, Tuesday August 30 and Thursday September 1st. The cost is free but space is limited so register now until […]
Stocked lakes & beginner classes are part of AGFC’s Free Fishing Weekend June 10-12
This weekend, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) will host its annual Free Fishing Weekend. The AGFC will be offering Fishing 101 seminars, multiple exclusive hatchery derbies and nearly 50 freshly stocked ponds throughout the state. Anglers of all ages will get the chance to enjoy fishing across The Natural State, with no license […]
Register to Become an Outdoors Woman at the AGFC’s spring weekend April 8-10
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host a special women’s outdoor weekend April 8-10, with workshops throughout the state to engage women in the beginning steps of hunting, fishing, and how to be a larger part of conservation. The weekend of small workshops began in lieu of a large gathering during COVID-19 protocols, but […]
Saline County schools to share nearly $5K in grants for wildlife education, conservation programs
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services has awarded grants totaling $502,838.41 to promote wildlife education and improve school conservation programs to 183 schools, school districts, and conservation districts in 65 Arkansas counties. These grants are funded by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission through fines collected from hunting and fishing violations. Only […]
Cong. Hill urges Arkansas residents to get vaccine; stop rising cases & hospitalizations
Congressman French Hill released a bulletin Monday night urging constituents to get the COVID-19 vaccination. “I encourage all Arkansans who are not currently vaccinated for COVID-19 to consult with their doctor about getting vaccinated,” stated Hill. “This is especially important given the rise of the Delta variant.” He noted that 90.5% of current active COVID-19 […]
Help clean up in the Cedar Mountain area of Saline County on Oct 31st
Come help clean up the area at Cedar Mountain in northern Saline County, on Saturday morning, October 31st. From 8:00 a.m. until noon, meet with members of the Arkansas Outdoor Society at the new Cedar Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Saline County to pick up litter at the old gravel mine that people use for […]
AGFC Issues 2020-21 Hunting & Trapping Season Dates and Maps
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission publishes a calendar and maps annually so the public will know when and where the the hunting and trapping seasons are. We have provided that list below, and you can scroll to see the larger versions of the deer and bear maps. This is just a date summary with […]
Benton man flees several agencies on foot, brandishes weapon; K-9 locates him
A Benton man faces several criminal charges after Deputies from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) attempted to apprehend a man with felony warrants. Deputies responded to the Academy Sports location on Alcoa Road after receiving information that Wesley L. Henigan, IV, 28 of Benton, was located in the store. The Sheriff’s Office stated that […]
Benton Parks & Rec gets $1500 in fishing equipment through FINS program
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) donated $1,500 in fishing equipment to Benton Parks and Recreation after the Programming Staff completed the education course called Fishing in the Natural State (FINS). “I am proud of our staff and their efforts to expand our nature based programs.” stated Stephanie Jones, Director of Parks and Recreation. […]
Saline County Deputy Returns Grieving Owl to Nature
According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), early Friday morning, Environmental Officer Jack Campbell was dispatched to an area with an animal problem on Highway 5, just outside of the Benton city limits. An owl was struck by a vehicle, found to be deceased and lying just off the roadway. When Deputy Campbell got […]