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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.

Wednesday, Aug. 13

9 a.m.

Call to order

Committee chair assignments

Previous committee meeting notes approval

Regulations and Resource Management Committee meeting

Discussion items:

South Arkansas bear monitoring – Marks Hooks and Spencer Daniels

War Eagle Project update – Garrett Grimes

Leopard Darter Propagation Project Update – Chance Garrett

Licensing system update – Kyle Curry and Michael Cotten

Budget and Property Management Committee meeting

Discussion items:

Financial status report – Emily Shumate

Action items:

Oakwood Unit exchange – Mark Hooks and Matthew Warriner

Budget increase, Lake Atkins Canoe and Kayak Access – Mike Cantrell

Budget increase, Gala Creek Water Control Structure Renovation – Mike Cantrell

Budget increase, Ed Gordon Point Remove Culvert Replacement – Mike Cantrell

Fine monies grant for Wildlife Education Grant Program – Mary Beth Hatch

Public Outreach Committee meeting

Discussion items:

“River to Ridge” WMA book – Kirsten Bartlow and Jeff Williams

Stream Team Program update – John Burden

Action items:

Joe Morgan bridge naming support – Jen Sheehan

Personnel, Governance and Enforcement Committee meeting

Discussion items:

Enforcement Report – Joe Williams

Legal report – John Marks

5:30 p.m.

Attending event at Southern Tail Brewing, 900 E. 9th St. in Little Rock.

Thursday, Aug. 14

8 a.m.

Call to order

Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of agenda

Approval of July 17 and Aug. 7, 2025 commission meeting notes

Presentations

Southern Wings – Deb Hahn, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies

Director’s report

Committee meeting reports

Commission items

Oakwood Unit exchange – Matthew Warriner

Joe Morgan bridge naming support – Jen Sheehan

Budget Increase, Lake Atkins Canoe and Kayak Access – Mike Cantrell

Budget Increase, Gala Creek water control structure renovation – Mike Cantrell

Budget Increase, Ed Gordon Point Remove culvert replacement – Mike Cantrell

Fine Monies Grant for Wildlife Education Grant Program – Mary Beth Hatch

New business

Old business

Executive session (if necessary)

Adjournment

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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.

Thursday, Aug. 7

10 a.m.

Meeting virtually to discuss AGFC business. An executive session to discuss personnel is expected.

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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.

Tuesday, July 15

11 a.m.

Attending the Enforcement Division Awards Ceremony at the Delta Hotel, 201 S. Schackleford in Little Rock.

Wednesday, July 16

9 a.m.

Attending the opening of the newly renovated Joe Hogan State Fish Hatchery in Lonoke.

12:30 p.m.

Call to order

 Regulations Committee meeting

 Property Management Committee meeting

Education/IT/GIS/Communications Committee meeting

 Budget Committee meeting

Personnel/Governance Committee meeting

6 p.m.

Dinner at Trio’s Restaurant, located at Pavilion in the Park in Little Rock.

Thursday, July 17

9 a.m.

Call to order

Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of agenda

Approval of June 22, 2025 commission meeting notes

Awards

Years of Service awards – Doug Schoenrock

School of Conservation Leadership recognition – Mary Beth Hatch

Presentations

2025 summer internships – Lauren Cannon

Director’s report

Committee meeting reports

Commission items

Inventory items removal – Jacob Dunn

Budget increase for U.S. Forest Service grant – Randy Brents

Committee restructuring – Landon Aaron

New business

Old business

Executive session (if necessary)

Adjournment

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If you need assistance to participate in this public meeting due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact AGFC’s ADA Coordinator in Human Resources at 501-382-3813 prior to the scheduled meeting to request an accommodation. Every reasonable effort will be made to meet your request.

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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.

Wednesday, July 9

1:30 p.m.

Attending the announcement of the new Arkansas Game and Fish Commission commissioner at the AGFC C. Maurice Lewis Jr. Memorial Natural Resources Complex, 2 Natural Resources Dr. in Little Rock. The announcement will be held in the AGFC Director’s Conference Room.

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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.

Thursday, June 26

7 p.m.

Attending public meeting on the Lake Conway Renovation Project’s progress, and the agency’s future lake plans, at the Mayflower High School cafeteria.

Friday, June 27

10 a.m.

Attending the 2025 Federal Duck Stamp First Day of Sale ceremony Mack’s Prairie Wings in Stuttgart. The ceremony will also feature the unveiling of the 2025 Junior Duck Stamp. The event is open to the public and will include opportunities to meet the artists and purchase the new stamps.

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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.

Tuesday, June 17

6 p.m.

Dinner at the Native Dog Brewery, 125 Madison Ave. in Camden.

Wednesday, June 18

7 a.m.

Breakfast at the Golden Glo Studio, 1238 Country Club Rd. in Camden.

8 a.m.

Tour of Poison Springs State Park and White Oak Lake State Park.

11:30 a.m.

Lunch at Golden Glo Studio.

12 p.m.

Call to order at the Golden Glo Studio.

Regulations Committee meeting.

Research Review Committee meeting.

Property Management Committee meeting.

Budget Committee meeting.

Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting.

Personnel/Governance Committee meeting.

6 p.m.

Dinner at First Baptist Church of Camden, 348 W. Washington St. in Camden.

Thursday, June 19

7 a.m.

Breakfast at the Golden Glo Studio.

8 a.m.

Call to order at the Golden Glo Studio.

Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of agenda

Approval of May 22, 2025 commission meeting notes

Presentations.

Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation – Deke Whitbeck

Red Oak Dormancy Research Update – Ben Babst

Director’s report

Committee meeting reports

Commission items

Miscellaneous regulations – Luke Naylor

Elk permit for AGFF – Luke Naylor

CWD management and response plan – Cory Gray

FY26 Maintenance and Operation budget – Emily Shumate

FY26 Marine Fuel Tax budget – Emily Shumate

FY26 Black River budget – Emily Shumate

FY26 Gas lease budget- Emily Shumate

FY26 Wetland Habitat Restoration budget – Emily Shumate

FY26 Continuation budget – Emily Shumate

Inventory removal for stolen assets – Emily Shumate

Merit pay increases – Emily Shumate

Jim Hinkle Spring River Hatchery budget increase – Tommy Laird

Inventory removal/award of firearm to Chairman Neeley – Doug Schoenrock

Delegated authority changes – John Marks

New business

Old business

Executive session (if necessary)

Adjournment

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If you need assistance to participate in this public meeting due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact AGFC’s ADA Coordinator in Human Resources at 501-382-3813 prior to the scheduled meeting to request an accommodation. Every reasonable effort will be made to meet your request.

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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.

Wednesday, June 4

3 p.m.

Attending announcement of outdoor education pilot program at the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center, 602 President Clinton Ave. in downtown Little Rock.

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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.

Monday, May 19

9 a.m.

Budget Committee meeting in the AGFC Director’s Conference Room.

Tuesday, May 19

9:30 a.m.

Touring the H.C. “Red” Morris Enforcement Training Center in Mayflower with Attorney General Tim Griffin.

7 p.m.

Dinner at the Shoreline Restaurant, DeGray Lake Resort State Park in Bismarck.

Wednesday, May 21

7 a.m.

Fishing on DeGray Lake.

12 noon

Lunch at the Shoreline Restaurant, DeGray Lake Resort State Park in Bismarck.

1 p.m.

Call to order in the Caddo Room, DeGray Lake Resort State Park in Bismarck.

Regulations Committee meeting.

 Property Management Committee meeting.

Budget Committee meeting.

Personnel/Governance Committee meeting.

6 p.m.

Dinner at Pavilion #1, DeGray Lake Resort State Park in Bismarck.

Thursday, May 22

7 a.m.

Breakfast at the Shoreline Restaurant, DeGray Lake Resort State Park in Bismarck.

8 a.m.

Call to order in the Caddo Room, DeGray Lake Resort State Park in Bismarck.

Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of agenda

Approval of April 17 and 21, 2025 commission meeting notes

AGFC staff presentations.

Free Fishing Weekend proclamation

DeGray Lake Vegetation – Sean Lusk

DeGray Lake WMA Habitat Restoration – Griffin Park

Director’s report

Committee meeting reports

Commission items

Combination Guide License, First Reading – Vic DiCenzo

Largemouth bass tournament exemption, first reading – Vic DiCenzo

Turkey regulations, first reading – David Moscicki

Waterfowl regulation proposals, first reading – Luke Naylor

2025-26 veteran and active duty military waterfowl hunt days – Luke Naylor

Budget increase for Shirey Bay – Luke Naylor

DeGray Lake memorial for James Arnold – Jeremy Risley

Lake Hogue, Entergy easement relocation – Rachel Worthen

Lake Atkins, Ramirez encroachment – Rachel Worthen

Camp Robinson, Clinton Road Entergy easement – Rachel Worthen

Departee Creek, Wiggy Bridge Road Entergy easement – Rachel Worthen

Departee Creek, Wiggy Bridge Road Hopkins easement – Rachel Worthen

Petit Jean River, Oraland acquisition – Rachel Worthen

Lost asset – Emily Shumate

Inventory items removal/award/sale – Brad Young

Grant to Arkansas Prescribed Burn Association – Garrick Dugger

New business

Old business

Executive session (if necessary)

Adjournment

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If you need assistance to participate in this public meeting due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact AGFC’s ADA Coordinator in Human Resources at 501-382-3813 prior to the scheduled meeting to request an accommodation. Every reasonable effort will be made to meet your request.

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April 21, 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.

Monday, April 21

1 p.m.

Meeting virtually to discuss AGFC business. The meeting will be held in the AGFC director’s conference room in the AGFC central office building.

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April 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.

Tuesday, April 15

4 p.m.

Attending the Arkansas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Capitol Clay Shoot at the Arkansas  Game and Fish Foundation Jacksonville Shooting Sports Complex, 2800 Graham Road in  Jacksonville.

Wednesday, April 16

9 a.m.

Call to order in the AGFC Director’s Conference Room.

Regulations Committee meeting.

 Research Review Committee meeting.

Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting.

Budget Committee meeting.

Property Management Committee meeting.

Personnel/Governance Committee meeting.

2 p.m.

Director interviews at Kirkpatrick Plaza, 10800 Financial Centre Parkway, Suite 248 in Little Rock.

6 p.m.

Dinner at Topgolf Little Rock, 5 Top Golf Way in Little Rock.

Thursday, April 17

8 a.m.

Call to order in the AGFC Auditorium
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of agenda
Approval of March 20 and 28, 2025 commission meeting notes

AGFC staff presentations.
Lake Ouachita Largemouth Bass Genetics Project – Chris Middaugh

Interim director’s report

Committee meeting reports

Commission items
Federal migratory bird season framework adjustments – Luke Naylor
Budget increase for statewide disaster response – Emily Shumate
Stolen asset – Emily Shumate
Revised AGFC Policy HR-2-04 – Jana Hiland

New business

Old business

Executive session (if necessary)

Adjournment

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If you need assistance to participate in this public meeting due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact AGFC’s ADA Coordinator in Human Resources at 501-382-3813 prior to the scheduled meeting to request an accommodation. Every reasonable effort will be made to meet your request.

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