Sunday marked the start of Arkansas Hunting and Fishing Week. Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed a special proclamation Friday in recognition of this week. He also proclaimed Saturday as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Arkansas.
National Hunting and Fishing Day began in 1972 to recognize the contributions hunters and anglers have to conservation in North America. The vast majority of Americas funding for conservation relies on hunting license sales in each state and special excise taxes collected from firearms, archery and ammunition sales nationwide.
National Hunting and Fishing Day was championed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and officially recognized after bills were passed in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives and the official proclamation was signed by President Richard Nixon.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and its partners have organized many special activities to recognize the week and the contributions hunting and fishing make to peoples daily lives.
Each of the AGFC’s nature and education centers will hold special programming throughout the week to celebrate hunting and fishing in Arkansas and help people connect with the outdoors. Visit agfc.com/naturecenters to find a location near you and plan a visit. Each center has its own Facebook page where they will post planned events as well as updates from daily activities.
The week wraps up on Saturday. Additional events will be held at all AGFC nature centers on this day as well. The opening of archery deer season also falls on Saturday, enabling hunters their first shot at a white-tailed deer for the season on this celebration of hunting and fishings contribution to conservation.
Visit agfc.com to view a calendar of events or visit facebook.com/ARGameandFish to learn more about events at AGFC facilities throughout the week.
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