Arkansas GFC Approves Additional Annual Resident 65+ Hunting and Fishing Licenses

The new resident 65-plus fishing and hunting licenses are $3.50 each. The new resident 65-plus combination license is $4.50. They will be available July 1 at all AGFC regional offices. A 65-plus lifetime fishing license for $10.50, a 65-plus lifetime hunting license for $25 and a 65-plus lifetime combination license for $35.50 are offered by the agency and will continue with the annual licenses.

In other business, the Commission:

*Accepted a proclamation by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to start Free Fishing Weekend at noon, June 12, and end at midnight, June 14. Licenses will not be required for fishing in Arkansas during that period.

*Proposed various hunting regulations for review by the Commission. The proposals include:

• Adding language to the code that will address negligent and reckless operation of boats on wildlife management areas. …read more

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