In addition to the opening of the statewide archery deer season, Saturday marks National Hunting and Fishing Day, a special day to recognize hunters and anglers for their leadership in conserving Americas wildlife and wild places. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission say the true heroes of North Americas conservation story are hunters and anglers, whose license fees and taxes pay for conservation work throughout the nation.
In celebration, all AGFC nature centers and education centers, as well as the AGFCs shooting range in Mayflower, will be open on National Hunting and Fishing Day, and most will have special programming dedicated to the event.
Doug Newcomb, AGFC chief of education, says all nature centers and education centers offer instruction in hunting and fishing as well as detailed information about the habitat vital to wildlife in Arkansas.
The Fred Berry Conservation Education Center on Crooked Creek will host a catch-and-release fishing derby from 9 a.m. until noon. The derby is open to children under 16 and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Gear will be provided or personal gear may be brought.
Visit for more information on AGFC nature and education centers and a calendar of each ones latest events visit https://www.agfc.com/en/explore-outdoors/nature-and-education-centers/ .
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