(WRIC) — It’s Gar Week, during which wildlife and conservation agencies throughout the U.S. take to social media to celebrate and raise awareness about gars, a type of freshwater fish.

Arkansas residents and non-residents can fish without a fishing license or trout permit during the 2025 Free Fishing Weekend ...

"We want to remove any barrier we can to get people on the water,” said one official with Arkansas Game and Fish.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas State Parks are opening up for free fishing for a June weekend. Officials said the Free Fishing ...

Arkansas State Parks will be hosting the annual Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend from noon on June 6 to the evening of June 8.Given the 12 rivers and 29 lakes acce ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a new pilot program focused on education and outdoor recreation. On Wednesday, Gov. Sanders held a press conference at the Witt ...

It's an exciting time for anglers in Arkansas as Free Fishing Weekend is returning to the Natural State. Here's what to know.

The ninth annual Young Life benefit team bass tournament is Saturday at Beaver Lake. Entry fee is $50 per team and an optional $10 for big bass. Early entries may be paid at Hook, Line and Sinker ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission said the 2025 season was the largest in the state in nearly a decade. Officials said hunters harvested 11,332 turkeys ...

The Trump administration wants to eliminate the Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit program, which has 43 units in 41 states, including one in Arkansas. That's according to people ...

Catching an unsuspecting cub walking near the side of the road or through wooded locations is not uncommon in Arkansas to find easy meals, which can increase the chances of running into bears.