August 12, 2025

You are hereby notified that Commissioners of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will meet on the following date and times to consider any business that may be brought before the Commission. Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held at the AGFC offices, 2 Natural Resources Dr. in Little Rock. Click here to view the Thursday commission meeting online.

August 7, 2025

You are hereby notified that Commissioners of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will meet on the following date and times to consider any business that may be brought before the Commission. Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held at the AGFC offices, 2 Natural Resources Dr. in Little Rock.

July 15, 2025

You are hereby notified that Commissioners of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will meet on the following date and times to consider any business that may be brought before the Commission. Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held at the AGFC offices, 2 Natural Resources Dr. in Little Rock. Click here to view the Thursday commission meeting online.

LITTLE ROCK – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Jamie Anderson of Lonoke to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Wednesday afternoon at AGFC headquarters in Little Rock.

Anderson is vice president of I.F. Anderson Farms Inc., known as Anderson Minnow Farm, the world’s largest producer of minnows. He succeeds J.D. Neeley of Camden, whose seven-year term on the Commission expired June 30.

“I’ve been lucky enough to call Jamie and his wife Elizabeth friends for years and I am beyond excited to appoint Jamie to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission,” Sanders said. “As a longtime aquaculture farmer and hunter, Jamie’s knowledge of wildlife and conservation policy will be a great asset to Arkansas. I have no doubt he will approach this appointment with strong leadership and a servant heart.”

The Andersons are the fourth generation of the family that started and owns the minnow farm along U.S. Highway 70 just west of Lonoke. Anderson became emotional when he thanked his two teenage sons, his father and his wife.

“Anyone who knows me knows that I eat, sleep and breathe the outdoors,” Anderson said. “It’s not just what I do in my free time; it’s my life’s work. For the past 32 years I have worked on our family fish farm learning every day: If you don’t take care of the resource, it will not take care of you. Some of my earliest and best memories of the outdoors were my dad and my grandad taking me hunting and fishing.”

Anderson is a founding member of the Arkansas Waterfowl Association, a nonprofit group that teaches underserved youngsters about hunting, fishing and the outdoors.

“When we talk about the resource, we’re talking about more than land, water, trees and animals,” Anderson said. “The most important resource is our youth. Keeping young people connected to the outdoors doesn’t just give them a better life, it secures the future of conservation, and that’s why I’m excited to see the Game and Fish education staff leading programs like the school of conservation leadership and shooting sports.”

I.F. Anderson Farms Inc. – known as Anderson Minnow Farm – began in 1949 and produces more than 1 billion minnows per year on 3,400 surface acres of ponds. The farm, which includes an 11,000-square-foot hatchery, produces several varieties of baitfish, including golden shiner, fathead minnow, pink fathead minnow, goldfish and its proprietary black salty. The farm is able to ship live fish overnight to more than 40 states.

Anderson, who started working on the farm when he was 12, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from the University of Arkansas in 1998.

He’s vice president of the National Aquaculture Association and chairman of the Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Aquaculture Committee. He also sits on the boards of the Arkansas Bait and Ornamental Fish Growers Association and Lonoke County Farm Bureau. Anderson also was appointed to the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee.

“Whether it be through business or recreation, my life revolves around the outdoors and conservation,” Anderson said. “Through that, I have seen the stellar reputation of the men and women of the Arkansas Game and Fish (Commission) around the country, and how highly they are thought of by their peers. Arkansas is on the forefront of wildlife management and resource conservation, and I am deeply honored that Governor Sanders has put her trust in me to be a part of that at this level.”

Anderson’s term on the seven-member Commission will run through June 30, 2032.

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Cutline: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Doug Schoenrock (left) and former AGFC Commissioner George Dunklin (right) speak with new Commissioner Jamie Anderson of Lonoke. Anderson was appointed to the commission by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders at a ceremony today in Little Rock.

July 8, 2025

You are hereby notified that Commissioners of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will meet on the following dates and times to consider any business that may be brought before the Commission. Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held at the AGFC offices, 2 Natural Resources Dr. in Little Rock.

June 26, 2025

You are hereby notified that Commissioners of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will meet on the following date and times to consider any business that may be brought before the Commission. Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held at the AGFC offices, 2 Natural Resources Dr. in Little Rock.

June 16, 2025

You are hereby notified that Commissioners of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will meet on the following date and times to consider any business that may be brought before the Commission. Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held at the AGFC offices, 2 Natural Resources Dr. in Little Rock. Click here to view the Thursday commission meeting online.

June 3, 2025

You are hereby notified that Commissioners of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will meet on the following date and times to consider any business that may be brought before the Commission. Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held at the AGFC offices, 2 Natural Resources Dr. in Little Rock.

May 16, 2025

You are hereby notified that Commissioners of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will meet on the following date and times to consider any business that may be brought before the Commission. Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held at the AGFC offices, 2 Natural Resources Dr. in Little Rock. Click here to view the Thursday commission meeting online.

LITTLE ROCK – Doug Schoenrock was named the 20th director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today. He replaces former director Austin Booth, who vacated the position earlier this year.

Schoenrock, a dedicated hunter with many years of experience in conservation and business management, will assume the role in May 2025. The Commission made the announcement following a comprehensive search and selection process that began in January.

AGFC Commission Chairman J.D. Neeley of Camden said he was thrilled to welcome Schoenrock as the next Director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

“Doug’s deep understanding of wildlife conservation, coupled with his proven business leadership abilities, makes him the ideal person to lead the agency forward,” Neeley said. “We are confident that under his guidance, the AGFC will continue its vital work in protecting and managing Arkansas’s diverse fish and wildlife resources.”

Schoenrock brings a wealth of leadership experience to the position, having served since 2002 on the Ducks Unlimited national board of directors. He also served as DU’s president from 2020-22 and chairman of the board from 2022-24. While a volunteer at DU, he was instrumental in developing conservation strategies, managing large-scale habitat projects and fostering partnerships with stakeholders.

Schoenrock launched a task force to study the feasibility of growing Ducks Unlimited’s Lands Program from 500,000 to 1 million acres conserved annually. He developed a conservation initiative toward non-consumptive users and corporate philanthropic efforts to expand Ducks Unlimited’s land portfolio. He also developed relationships with several state conservation agencies and conservation directors through conservation project work and public match assistance to unlock Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act funds.

“I’m honored to join the men and women of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. I’m deeply grateful for the trust placed in me, and I thank Chairman J.D. Neeley, Vice-Chairman Anne Marie Doramus, and all the Commissioners for their professionalism and leadership throughout this process,” Schoenrock said. “I look forward to working with the commissioners, the Arkansas General Assembly, Gov. Sarah Sanders, and all of AGFC’s partners to advance the mission of conservation and stewardship on behalf of all Arkansans and the many visitors who experience the beauty of The Natural State. Arkansas is home to remarkable biodiversity, strong communities and limitless opportunities for outdoor education and recreation. It’s a privilege to help protect and promote this treasured landscape.”

Schoenrock holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in science from the University of Tennessee. He is a lifelong outdoorsman and has a strong personal connection to the outdoors.

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Doug Schoenrock Bio

Doug Schoenrock grew up in rural middle Tennessee with a strong agricultural background. When he wasn’t in school or doing chores, he could often be found hunting or fishing — sometimes pedaling miles with a firearm and tackle strapped to his bicycle. The only rule: be home by dark. During this time, Doug developed a deep sense of wonder for the natural world, a quality that continues to define him today. His involvement in 4-H and as an Eagle Scout helped shape the passionate conservationist he has become.

Doug holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in science from the University of Tennessee. His professional career began at Sara Lee Corporation, where he worked for more than 20 years in research and development, marketing, mergers and acquisitions, and sales. He later spent 19 years as a senior management team member at Savannah Food Company, with a focus on marketing and sales.

Doug began volunteering with Ducks Unlimited in the late 1990s and was elected to the Board of Directors in 2002. During the next two decades, he served in several key leadership roles, including:

    •    At-Large Board Member (2002–2004)

    •    Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations (2004–2010)

    •    Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications (2010–2016)

    •    Senior Vice President of Youth and Education (2016–2018)

    •    First Vice President (2018–2020)

He was elected the 45th President of Ducks Unlimited in May 2020, serving until July 2022. He then served as Chairman of the Board until July 2024. Under his chairmanship, Ducks Unlimited surpassed 1 million acres of habitat protected in a single year — a milestone in the organization’s history.

Doug enjoys cooking, hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors with his family. He and his wife, Linda, have two daughters.