Arkansas’ outdoor and tourism economy is booming. Our state has evolved from that of a regional tourism destination to one that attracts visitors from all over the country and the world. We are no longer a hidden gem. Much of…
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AGFC Asks Waterfowl Hunters to Report Signs of Bird Flu
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDue to a number of confirmed cases of avian influenza in domestic and wild birds this year, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is encouraging waterfowl hunters to keep an eye on and report any signs of the disease they…
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AGFC Program Restores Old Decoys for New Hunters
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFor three years, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Decoy Adoption Program has been giving old decoys a new lease on life and sparking the interest of new hunters. Donated decoys are patched up and used in painting workshops, to…
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Dr. Jonathan Bradshaw, Sporting Dog Veterinarian – a Concierge Approach for a Higher Standard of Care
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFor sporting dogs and the people who love them, their work isn’t your average game of fetch – and when it comes to taking good care of those hard-working pups, Dr. Jonathan Bradshaw, DVM, isn’t your average veterinarian. Raised in…
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The Digs of the Deal: Gillett’s Coon Supper Leaves Arkansas Politicians Hungry for History
One of the most iconic annual events in Arkansas is the Coon Supper in Gillett. What started as a small community meal to celebrate the hunting season has grown into a statewide event featuring Arkansas politicians, athletes and celebrities that…
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Ronquest Joins Drake Waterfowl Systems as VP of Development
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDrake Waterfowl Systems announced Thursday that Jim Ronquest is joining the company as vice president of Development. Ronquest is a renowned waterfowl enthusiast in the outdoor industry, as producer and co-host of The Sportsman Channel’s RNT-V series and 2006 Duck…
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4 NWA Startups Selected for UA Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFour Northwest Arkansas startups have been selected for the inaugural cohort of the Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program. The program, or GORP, is a business incubator led by the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Arkansas that is…
Due to increasing numbers of Canada geese, hunters will have the opportunity to head out into the field for an early hunting season. This year, the early Canada goose season will last from Sept. 1-30. Canada geese have increased to…
During the annual dog days under the Southern sun, a particular breed of Arkansas hunters spend more time envisioning their ideal mornings in camouflaged gear than summer sandals. With the possibility of quiet sunrises spent nestled in the waterfowl-rich property…
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AGFC Opens Application Period for Public Land Elk Hunts
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleLooking to bag something a little bigger than a deer? You might want to try hunting elk. Applications for hunting elk on Arkansas’ public land will open May 1. The deadline for applying for a permit is June 1. Only…