Arkansas Wildlife: Recent Episodes
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Arkansas Wildlife is the official podcast of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The show features hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreation in The Natural State. It also provides a look behind the scenes of the Game and Fish Commission's conservation work.
Host Trey Reid talks with Deke Whitbeck, president of the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation, about how the 501(c)(3) nonprofit supports the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission through fundraising and public engagement. They preview the 35th Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame banquet on August 29 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, which draws roughly 1,500–2,000 attendees and includes an online silent auction. They also discuss support for the Generation Conservation Summit, a new Legacy Lunker Banquet on October 29 in North Little Rock, and planned giving highlighted by Arthur Henderson’s 150-acre green-space gift in Northwest Arkansas.
AGFC’s Trey Reid talks with southeast Arkansas district fisheries supervisor Ryan Mozisek about Lake Monticello’s rapid rebound after the city drained it in 2019 to fix levee issues. They cover major habitat work starting in 2020 (brush piles, pallet A-frames, Georgia and porcupine cubes, and nearly 2,000 trees cut for structure), ongoing additions like mossback trophy trees, and the lake’s slow refill due to a small watershed and drought conditions. Ryan shares how stocking forage and bass has produced exceptional growth rates, with anglers regularly catching 7–9 pound fish and multiple 10+ pound bass, plus strong redear and crappie reports. The episode also highlights the 2024 stocking of 22,000 Titan Max fingerlings and how genetics work ties into the Legacy Lunker program, along with practical fishing insights on depth, habitat locations, and spawn timing.
Trey Reid hosts Congressman Bruce Westerman, Arkansas’s 4th District representative and chair of the Natural Resources Committee, to talk hunting, fishing, and forest conservation. Westerman shares his rural Garland County upbringing hunting squirrels, rabbits, quail, dove, turkeys, deer, and raccoons, his introduction to duck hunting in Stuttgart, and why turkey hunting is his favorite, including filling his limit during Arkansas’s highest turkey harvest in 20 years. He discusses crappie fishing on Lake Ouachita and how habitat like brush piles attracts fish. Westerman explains why timber harvest, thinning, and controlled burns create early successional habitat, improve biodiversity, and reduce insects, disease, and catastrophic wildfire, citing Forest Service restoration work and red-cockaded woodpecker habitat. He describes losing 20% of giant sequoias to wildfire, outlines the Save Our Sequoias Act and Fix Our Forest Act, and emphasizes healthy forests for clean air, clean water, and outdoor recreation.
Host Trey Reid welcomes Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Deputy Director Brad Carner back for a third straight episode on regulation updates, focusing on Arkansas waterfowl. They review that duck season dates remain largely the same, with only a minor change around the Christmas split, still opening the Saturday before Thanksgiving and closing January 31 under federal frameworks. Key changes include expanding non-motorized access areas on select WMAs/GTRs to reduce disturbance and improve hunting success, and implementing permit hunts in limited units such as Buckingham Flats on Bayou Meto, parts of Ed Gordon Point Remove, Prairie Bayou, and the Wiville unit at Black Swamp. A proposal to raise certain surface-drive horsepower limits was tabled after public opposition. They also discuss a robust public input survey (30,000+ participants and 70,000+ comments) and a new restriction barring nonresidents from hunting Dave Donaldson Black River WMA during the first nine days of duck season, based on hunter and anonymous cell data.
Host Trey Reid talks with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Deputy Director Brad Carner about biannual wildlife regulation updates aimed at simplifying rules and streamlining license products. They explain a new requirement on public lands that dogs pursuing deer, fox or coyote must wear GPS collars and electric correction collars, clarifying it does not apply to other dog types or private land, and noting the goal is reducing conflicts and sustaining dog hunting opportunities. They also discuss redesignating Camp Robinson and Perry Michael’s Blue Mountain SUAs as Lake Conway WMA and Perry Michael’s Lick Creek WMA, with minimal user impacts but greater habitat-management priority. Other changes include consolidating leased land permits into one $75 permit for 10 leased WMAs, creating a $10.50 conservation permit for non-hunting/fishing users on AGFC-owned WMAs or lakes, and eliminating several free required tags/permits while still seeking participation data through other methods.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, host Trey Reid is joined by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Deputy Director Brad Carner to discuss new hunting and wildlife management area (WMA) regulation changes in the upcoming biennial cycle (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2028), part of 218 total fishing and hunting code updates aimed at simplifying and standardizing rules. They explain cleanup of outdated or redundant regulations, highlight the new searchable online code book, and detail key deer-related changes including more uniform WMA season structures, a three-deer WMA bag limit (with unchanged statewide limit of six), an expanded and earlier three-day early archery buck hunt in late August, statewide classification of button bucks as antlerless, and allowing modern centerfire rifles in deer zones 4 and 5. They also cover elimination of most wildlife possession limits (except migratory birds) and announce new public hunting access at Oakwood WMA near Dumas and the Queen Wilhelmina State Park Conservation Area agreement.
Host Trey Reid talks with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Deputy Director Ben Batten about new regulations passed at the April commission meeting that take effect July 1, aligning fishing and wildlife regulation start dates and guidebook releases. They highlight the expansion of “blue ribbon” smallmouth bass streams from 2 to 10, with a one-over-15-inch smallmouth limit. They also discuss eliminating fish possession limits to simplify rules, clarifying how guides can transfer legally harvested fish to clients with documentation, and allowing bowfishing-style alligator harvest on private land. The episode covers lake renovation-related harvest changes at places like Wilhelmina, Poinsett, and Monticello, and provides an update on Lake Conway construction progress.
Host Trey Reid talks with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission fisheries staff Eric Naas and Will Lancett about the first year of Arkansas’s Legacy Lunker program after the donation period ended March 31. They report 19 qualifying bass donations, with fish coming from several waters including DeGray (5), Lake Austell (3), Lower White Oak (3), and Ouachita (3), and discuss unusual double-catch stories, minimal false alarms, and strong public support on social media. The donated fish are now spawning at the Joe Hogan hatchery using temperature/light control and spawning mats, with fry being raised at the hatchery then stocked as 2–3 inch fingerlings back into the lunkers home lakes. Preliminary genetics show many fish are mixed Florida and largemouth, and they note growth to 10 pounds can range from about 5–6 years in renovated lakes to 10–12+ years in older reservoirs.
Host Trey Reid discusses Arkansas Game and Fish Commission fisheries and fish hatcheries with Reed Pfeiffer, an Assistant Chief in Operations and Jason Miller, an Assistant Chief in Fisheries, who began at the Joe Hogan Hatchery in 2000 and managed it before becoming assistant chief in 2023. They outline Arkansas’s hatchery system—four warm-water facilities (Joe Hogan at Lonoke, Andrew Hulsey in Hot Springs, Charlie Craig in Northwest Arkansas, and Donham in Northeast Arkansas) and the Jim Hinkle Spring River cold-water trout hatchery near Mammoth Spring—plus the roles and niches of each, from catfish, walleye, striped bass, and northern largemouth bass to forage species. The episode covers major infrastructure upgrades, including a new 16,000-square-foot production facility and water system at Joe Hogan, and the Spring River hatchery’s recovery after a devastating April 2025 flood, with production back online and over a million trout on station. They also note trout shortages tied to losses at Norfork National Fish Hatchery, explain why fish are stocked (catchable fishing, genetics, supplementation, forage), and describe ongoing hatchery renovations and restocking efforts such as Lake Wilhelmina.
In this Arkansas Wildlife Podcast episode, host Trey Reid talks with Emily Roberts, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s prescribed fire coordinator, about how prescribed fire reinstates a natural process historically common in Arkansas and improves habitat by reducing leaf litter, opening canopies, and restoring grasses and wildflowers for wildlife. Emily describes her background, explains how fire suppression grew with settlements and timber protection, and outlines how public perceptions and agency outreach have helped bring fire back as a management tool through partnerships statewide. She discusses shifting some burns from the traditional February–March window to late growing season (July–September) to promote forb diversity and better control woody encroachment like sweetgum. The episode covers burn planning, weather constraints, ignition strategies, the Qualified Prescribed Burner law and training, prescribed burn associations, and examples of managed areas where prescribed burning have been used to great effect.
Host Trey Reid welcomes Colonel Joe Williams, chief of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Enforcement Division, to discuss Williams’ upbringing near Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge, his hunting and fishing roots, and the game warden encounter that inspired his career. Williams describes earning a degree from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, interning with AGFC, entering the academy in 2009, and learning under mentors like former Director Pat Fitz during his 13 years in Ashley County before becoming a supervisor in Calico Rock. He explains game wardens’ community-oriented role as educators and public-safety officers. He also outlines the demanding academy and hiring process. Williams highlights specialized capabilities such as dive team, honor guard, disaster response, accident reconstruction, and canines, and shares how to contact wardens, including the 24-hour dispatch number 833-356-0824.
Host Trey Reid welcomes John Stein, District 1 fishery supervisor in Northwest Arkansas with 24 years at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, to discuss fishery management challenges in a rapidly growing region. Stein shares his background from Northeastern Colorado and his path into fisheries, including early work as a fish pathologist and a hatchery technician at the Andrew Hulsey Hatchery in Hot Springs. The episode covers increased fishing pressure around Beaver Lake, management goals for a trophy striped bass fishery supported by stocking and monitoring, and how frequent high-water events since 2008 have boosted nutrient inputs, forage, cover, and overall fishing quality on Beaver and other White River lakes. Stein explains Northwest Arkansas’s staggered walleye spawning runs and how they create interesting fishing opportunities. The conversation highlights partnerships with the Beaver Watershed Alliance and details securing outside funding. Finally, he describes the Northwest Arkansas Fish Habitat Alliance, which adds an education component by involving schools in building and sinking MossBack fish structures and growing native aquatic plants in school greenhouses. Link for donations to the Northwest Arkansas Fish Habitat Alliance program below.
https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ArkansasGameFishFoundation/NWAfishhabitatalliance.html
Join host Trey Reid on the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast as he delves into the diverse and intriguing world of freshwater mussels with Dr. Kendall Moles of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Discover the ecological importance of mussels, their unique reproductive mechanisms, and the various conservation efforts in Arkansas. Dr. Moles shares his journey and the challenges faced in preserving these vital species, including propagation techniques and the relentless search for host fish. Learn about the critical role mussels play in maintaining water quality and the interconnectedness of aquatic ecosystems.
Join host Trey Reid on the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast as he delves into the significant role of the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation (AGFF). Special guests
Jibbie Tucker and Deke Whitbeck share insights about the foundation's history since its inception in 1982, its mission to support the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), and its impactful projects. Learn about the AGFF's efforts in fundraising, educational programs, and conservation initiatives. Discover how events like the Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame banquet and the Commissioner's Cup High School Fishing Tournament not only raise funds but also increase public awareness and engagement. Whether you're a passionate outdoors enthusiast or just curious about conserving Arkansas's natural beauty, this episode provides an in-depth look at the foundation's critical work and future goals.
Join Trey Reid from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission as he sits down with Nick Feltz, the District 10 Fisheries Supervisor, for an in-depth update on the ongoing Lake Conway renovation and restoration project. This episode covers the significant progress made halfway through the five-year timeline, including dam and spillway construction, habitat improvements, and homeowner involvement. Nick also discusses the productivity of contractors, removal of dilapidated structures, and future plans for habitat building and infrastructure improvements. Plus, get the details on an upcoming public meeting where locals can get more information and ask their questions. Don't miss this comprehensive update on one of Arkansas' largest lake restoration projects!
Join host Trey Reid with guests Jeremy Risley and Will Lancet from Arkansas Game and Fish Commissions Fisheries Division in the latest episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast as they discusses the exciting launch of the Legacy Lunker Program. They delve into details about the program's aim to enhance the genetics of Arkansas's bass population through selective breeding. Anglers have the chance to contribute by donating bass weighing 10 pounds or more during a specific time frame each year. With engaging insights into the program's logistics, incentives for anglers, and the newly renovated hatchery facility, this episode is a must-listen for all bass fishing enthusiasts. Tune in to learn how this innovative initiative is set to transform bass fishing in Arkansas. Happy New Year and happy fishing!
Welcome to the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, the official podcast of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. In this episode, host Trey Reid is joined by Christy Graham, Trout Program Coordinator, and Vic DeCenzo, Assistant Chief in the Fisheries Division, to discuss the recent emergency trout regulations passed by the Commission. They delve into the reasons behind these regulations, which include significant water quality issues and fish losses at the Norfolk National Fish Hatchery. The team also explores the impacts on local fisheries, strategies for mitigating these effects, and provides insights on what anglers can expect in the coming months. Listen in for an in-depth conversation about conservation, the challenges faced by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and the future of trout fishing in Arkansas.
Join Trey Reid as he chats with Allison Fowler, Assistant Chief of the Wildlife Management Division at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. They dive deep into the broader spectrum of wildlife conservation in Arkansas, discussing non-game species that make up 97% of the state's wildlife. From endangered mussels to pollinators like bees and butterflies, discover the extensive efforts made to conserve all of Arkansas's wildlife. Learn about the Arkansas Wildlife Action Plan, habitat management, and how even small actions like gardening with native plants can make a big difference. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the often-overlooked side of wildlife management that supports not just hunters and anglers, but all nature enthusiasts.
In this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, Trey Reid from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is joined by Ralph Meeker, AGFCs Statewide Deer Program Coordinator, and Jeremy Brown, AGFCs DMAP Coordinator, to discuss deer management. They dive into topics such as hunting season trends, factors affecting deer population, the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP), and the impact of chronic wasting disease. The conversation emphasizes the importance of hunter participation, evolving deer management strategies, and the collaborative efforts between the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and local hunters to ensure sustainable deer populations and quality habitats.
Welcome to the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast! In this episode, Trey Reid from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission talks with Tim Burnley, AGFC Stream Habitat Supervisor, about the vital work being done to maintain the health of Arkansas' streams. They dive into the significance of riparian management, discuss the impact of sediment pollution, and share detailed success stories of habitat restoration projects across the state. Tim explains the strategies used to stabilize riverbanks and the importance of educating landowners on sustainable development practices. Tune in to learn how these efforts contribute to improved water quality and ecosystem health in the Natural State.
Welcome to the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, the official podcast of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. In this episode, host Trey Reid discusses the newly released book 'River to Ridge: Arkansas's Wildlife Management Areas' with guests Kirsten Bartlow, Watchable Wildlife Program coordinator, and Jeff Williams, editor of Arkansas Wildlife Magazine. The book, a compendium of Arkansas's diverse wildlife management areas, is packed with fascinating content suitable for all outdoor enthusiasts. From hunting and fishing to bird watching and paddling, 'River to Ridge' offers something for everyone and boasts nearly 500 stunning photographs. Jeff and Kirsten share the five-year journey of putting this comprehensive resource together, which involved collaboration with Game and Fish staff and contributions from various state agencies. Learn about the book's unique features, its focus on different eco-regions, and how you can get your hands on it.
Welcome to another engaging episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast the official podcast of The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. In this episode, host Trey Reid is joined by Lieutenant Tracy Blake, as well as brand-new game wardens Hailey Reed and Gage Gustavus. The discussion dives into the rigorous training and transformation from cadet to game warden, including the intense 18-week cadet school, practical field experiences, and the mental and physical challenges overcome. Listen in as Hailey and Gage share their personal journeys and insights into becoming part of the AGFC enforcement team. Don't miss the captivating stories and valuable perspectives from a few of the newest Game Wardens in the natural state.
Welcome to the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, the official podcast of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. In this episode, we dive deep into the issue of feral hogs, a significant problem for Arkansas's agriculture and native wildlife. Host Trey Reid is joined by AGFC Feral Hog Program Coordinator, Ryan Farney, and private landowners Kenneth Star and Chase Clark to discuss the challenges and solutions in controlling the invasive species. From the damage caused to the innovative trapping programs, you’ll get first-hand insights on how experts and landowners are combating this persistent problem in the Natural State. Tune in for a thorough discussion on the impact, strategies, and future efforts in feral hog management.
In this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, host Trey Reid introduces Doug Schoenrock, the newly appointed 20th Director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Join Trey and Doug as they delve into Doug's background growing up on a farm in Tennessee, his passion for hunting and fishing, and his professional journey in the food industry. Doug shares his thoughts on the challenges facing conservation today, his goals for the agency, and the importance of scientific research in wildlife management. Tune in to learn more about Doug's vision for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
In this episode, host Trey Reid along with Nick Feltz from the fisheries division and Reid Phifer from the operations division provide an in-depth update on the Lake Conway renovation project. The discussion covers the progress made over the past two years, including habitat restoration, soil consolidation, and boat lanes. Nick and Reid offer insights into the collaborative efforts involved, the challenges faced, and the promising future for Lake Conway's fish and wildlife. Tune in to hear about the latest developments and what to expect in the future for Lake Conway.
In this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, Trey Reid from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission hosts an insightful discussion with Jeremy Risley, the Black Bass Program Coordinator, and Eric Naas, the Black Bass Program Biologist. The trio delves into the newly announced Legacy Lunker Program, which aims to enhance trophy bass fishing in Arkansas. They explore the program's objectives, its operational details, including the fish donation process, and the exciting possibilities it holds for the future of bass fishing in the state. The episode provides a comprehensive look at efforts to elevate Arkansas as a top destination for bass anglers, drawing on successful models from Texas and Florida.
Welcome to the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, hosted by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. In this episode, host Trey Reid interviews Logan Nevins from Ducks Unlimited. Logan discusses the upcoming Ducks Unlimited Expo (DUX) scheduled from August 1st to 3rd in Memphis. They delve into the event's details, including its history, major sponsors, seminars, and the remarkable door prizes, like a Polaris side-by-side and a full Chene gear package. Additionally, Logan shares his personal experiences with the Mid-South heat and his background at Ducks Unlimited. This episode is a must-listen for all waterfowl enthusiasts eager to gear up for the upcoming hunting season.
In this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, host Trey Reid from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission discusses groundbreaking efforts to re-establish aquatic vegetation in Arkansas lakes. Joined by Sean Lusk, Fisheries District Coordinator, they delve into an ongoing five-year project focused on improving fish habitats by introducing more aquatic plants, particularly coontail. This conversation covers the challenges faced, methods used, including the innovative 'Arkansas Cube,' and the significant positive impacts observed in local fish populations. They also discuss future plans to expand these efforts statewide and the educational collaborations with schools to foster conservation awareness.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, Trey Reid sits down with Arkansas Game and Fish Coordinator Ralph Meeker, AGFC Private Lands Habitat Division employee and International Bowhunter Education Program State Coordinator for Arkansas Carrie Crawford, and Otis Lambright former Vice President of the Arkansas Bowhunters Association, to talk about Urban Deer hunting in Arkansas.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Trey Reid sits down with Dr. Jennifer Jankauskas, curator at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, and Chris Revelle, director of Community Engagement to talk about The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Trey Reid sits down with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission future Boating Law Administrator Corporal Sydney Grant to talk about boating safety. Re-Run of Episode 44.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host, Trey Reid, sits down with Arkansas Game and Fish Fisheries Biologist, Katie Thompsen, to talk about the ongoing largemouth bass telemetry project on Lake Millwood.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host, Trey Reid, sits down with Arkansas Wildlife Magazine Editor Jeff Williams, and UCA Professor and Author Buckley T. Foster to talk about Fosters book "So Great Was the Slaughter" - Market Hunters, Sportsmen, and Wildlife Conservation in Arkansas.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host, Trey Reid, sits down with the Ronnie Ritter from Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry to talk about all the work they do and how they have helped Arkansans for over twenty years.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host, Trey Reid, sits down with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Wild Turkey Program Coordinator David Moscicki to talk all about turkeys.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host, Trey Reid, sits down with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Watchable Wildlife Coordinator, Kirsten Bartlow, To talk about water trails across Arkansas.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host, Trey Reid, sits down with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Wetlands Program Coordinator Jason "Buck" Jackson to talk about the habitat work the AGFC is doing on moist soil units and green tree reservoirs across Arkansas.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host, Trey Reid, sits down with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Chief of the Operations Division, Mike Cantrell, and Assistant Chief, Reid Phifer, to talk about the major roll that operations has within AGFC, some of the big projects that are currently going on, and how the operations division operates works to help the agencies goals.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host, Trey Reid, sits down with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Assistant Chief of Wildlife, Allison Fowler, and Wildlife Diversity Program Coordinator, Nicholas Goforth, to talk about AGFCs mission to manage and conserve non-game species and the species of greatest conservation needs across the state of Arkansas.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host, Trey Reid, sits down with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission River and Stream Program Supervisor, Jeff Quinn, to talk about research projects on Smallmouth Bass and Alabama Shad.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host, Trey Reid, sits down with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Graphic Artist, Greta James, to talk about how she became an artist at AGFC and her creative process behind the conservation license plates.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host, Trey Reid, sits down with Jennifer Sheehan, Chief of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Environmental Coordination Division, to discuss all the partners the AGFC works with and how to coordinate these partnerships.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host Trey Reid, sits down with The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Ballards, and AGFCs Wildlife Health Biologist A.J Riggs to talk about Chronic Wasting Disease
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host Trey Reid, sits down with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Non-game Mammal/Furbearer Program Leader Blake Sasse to talk about his role in managing Arkansas's only flying mammal and other non-game mammals throughout the state.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host Trey Reid, sits down with Melissa Phillips and her sister Shanon Vickers to talk about hunting alligators in Arkansas.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host Trey Reid, sits down with Assistant Chief of IT Kyle Curry to talk about the AGFC app and licensing system.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host Trey Reid, sits down with Joe Wilson, founder of The World Champion Squirrel Cook Off, to go over how it started and what to look forward to at this years event.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host Trey Reid, sits down with Arkansas Game and Fish Commissions Large River Fisheries Biologist, Chelsea Gilliland, to talk about alligator gar and what AGFC is doing with them in the Arkansas River.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host Trey Reid, sits down with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Chief of Fisheries Tommy Laird to talk about new fishing regulations.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host Trey Reid sits down with District 10 Fisheries Biologist Nick Felt to get updates on the ongoing renovation project of Lake Conway.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host Trey Reid, sits down with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Wildlife Division Chief Luke Naylor to talk about the AGFC's two-year regulations cycle and new hunting regulations for this cycle.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, your host Trey Reid, sits down with Madison Srebalus who runs Buckthron's Native Nursery to talk about all things native plants.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, we are joined by Deke Whitbeck and Tyler Lawrence from the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation to tell us about what the foundation does and the upcoming Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Trey Reid sits down with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission future Boating Law Administrator Corporal Sydney Grant to talk about boating safety.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast your host Trey Reid sits down with Arkansas Game and Fish Assistant Chief of Fisheries Vic DiCenzo, AGFC Trout Management Supervisor Christy Graham, and Dr. Steve Lochman from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluffs Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries to talk about trout research projects that are focused on how trout act and move in our waters.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast your host Trey Reid sits down with the new Chief of the Educations Division, Mary Beth Hatch, and the new Chief of the Shooting Sports Division, Jose Jimenez, to talk about how they got here and what the future holds for each division.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, your host Trey Reid, sits down with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Conservation Social Scientist Jessica Felts and AGFC Social Science Research Specialist Ava Smith to talk about the national hunter and fisher survey and how the results are used.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, your host Trey Reid, sits down with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Chief of the Geographic Informations Systems Division (GIS) Tracy Moy, and Shelby Johnson the State Geographic Information Officer for the Transformation and Shared Services agency to talk about what GIS is, how mapping technology is improving, and how AGFC and the public use maps on a day to day basis.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, your host Trey Reid, sits down with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Austin Booth, and Chief of the Private Lands Habitat Division Garrick Dugger to talk about the new Conservation Incentive Program and how it is helping landowners, habitat, and wildlife across the state.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, your host Trey Reid, sits down with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Private Lands Habitat Division Assistant Chief and former Prescribed Fire Manager Randy Brents to talk about all things fire and how it is used as a management tool for wildlife habitat.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, your host Trey Reid, sits down with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Conservation Social Scientist Jessica Felts and AGFC Social Science Research Specialist Ava Smith to talk about the human dimension sides of conservation as well as the upcoming hunter regulation survey.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host Trey Reid sits down with District 10 Fisheries Biologist Nick Felt to talk about what is happening with the ongoing renovation project of Lake Conway.
On this episode, we are on location at the Delta Waterfowl Expo in Little Rock. Our host Trey Reid will be talking with the host of the Fowl Mouth podcast about all things ducks but mainly on public land duck hunting in Arkansas.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast your host Trey Reid sits down with Fiocchi Americas Director of Marketing Christian Hogg to talk about who Fiocchi is and how they contribute to conservation in the natural state.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast host Trey Reid, along with Arkansas Wildlife Magazine editor Jeff Williams, sit down with Roger Mangham the State Director for the Arkansas chapter of The Nature Conservancy and the TNC Arkansas Director of Philanthropy Jen Barnhouse to talk about what The Nature Conservancy is and the work that they do to help conserve land in the natural state and across the world.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast your host Trey Reid is sitting down with world champion duck caller and owner of Elite Duck Calls Brad Allen at the Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo to talk all things duck calls, calling, and hunting in Arkansas
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast your host Trey Reid is at the 2023 Delta Duck Hunters Expo to talk with Hunter and John from Natural Gear about all things concealment and camo-related.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, your host Trey Reid, sits down with Colbie Jones, the Director of Keep Arkansas Beautiful, to talk about what the agency does and why it is important for everyone to do their part in keeping Arkansas beautiful.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, your host Trey Reid joins Chuck Lock at the 2023 Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo to talk about Chucks 47 year career at America's premier waterfowl outfitter, Mack's Prairie Wings.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast host Trey Reid is at the 2023 Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo talking to co-owner and founder of Chene Gear, Jeff Jones. They talk about the industry, how Jeff likes to hunt, and how and why Jeff started his own outdoor company.
This week on the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast your host Trey Reid sits down with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Deer Program Coordinator Ralph Meeker to talk all things deer in the Natural State
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast cast your host Trey Reid sits down with Garrick Dugger, Chief of the AGFC's Private Lands Division, to explain how a network of wildlife biologists and land managers are helping Arkansans improve wildlife habitat on their land.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released the annual Waterfowl Status Report last month, and your host Trey Reid sits down with AGFC waterfowl program coordinator Brett Leach and AGFC wildlife management chief Luke Naylor (also the agency's former waterfowl program leader) to parse the numbers and discuss the way seasons are set. They also wandered into several other hot topics related to duck hunting.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast your host Trey Reid is sitting down with Lile Real Estate at the 2023 Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo to talk all about recreational properties.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast your host Trey Reid is recording from the 2023 Delta Duck Hunters Expo. Sporting dog veterinarian Jonathan Bradshaw is joining Trey to talk about sporting dog care and how to make sure your dog is ready for the upcoming hunting seasons.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast your host Trey Reid will be joined by Tabbi Kinion, Arkansas Game and Fish Commissions Chief of Education, and JJ Gladden, Assistant Chief of Education, to talk about all the programs and events the Education Division has across the state.
On this edition of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast we have our first virtual podcast. Your host Trey Reid is talking to Delta Waterfowl Senior Marketing Director Brad Heidel about all things Delta Waterfowl and their Duck Hunter Expo which is at the Little Rock Statehouse Convention Center July 28-30th. If you are interested in duck hunting at all you will not want to miss it.
On this week's episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host Trey Reid will be sitting down with Arkansas Game and Fish Deputy Director Ben Batten and Matt Schroeder, District Fisheries Biologist for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to talk about renovating Lake Conway. They talk about the why, when, and how of one of the largest infrastructure projects the AGFC has ever done.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host Trey Reid will be sitting down with Susan Altrui, the Director of the Little Rock Zoo, and Casey Brewster, An AGFC Conservation Technician to talk about a joint project in conserving the Eastern Collared Lizard in Arkansas.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host Trey Reid is sitting down with Morgan Gantt, an AGFC Education Program Specialist, and Kristen Brown, a part-time worker at the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center, to talk about a few turkey hunts from this season, one of which happens to be Kristen's first bird ever.
On this week's episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast your host Trey Reid will be sitting down with Arkansas Game and Fish Veterinarian Jennifer Ballard and the AGFC's new Veterinarian Fellow Lisa Lewis to talk about helping and rehabilitation of wildlife. They will discuss how rehabilitation works in the state of Arkansas as well as what you should or should not do when you come across injured wildlife.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast your host Trey Reid is joined by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Fisheries Staff Biologist Sean Lusk and the AGFC's Black Bass Program Supervisor Jeremy Risley to discuss everything black bass in the Natural State.
Welcome to Paddle Palooza Part 2! On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast your host Trey and Arkansas Wildlife Magazine Editor Jeff Williams will be sitting down with Mike Mills of Buffalo Outdoor Center and Ernie Kilman of Kings River Outfitters to talk about how they started outfitting and things they have experienced over the years.
Welcome to Paddle Palooza! On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast your host Trey and Arkansas Wildlife Magazine Editor Jeff Williams will be sitting down with Kerry and Debbie Moore of Moore Outdoors on the Big Piney as well Brad Wimberly of Turner Bend Outfitter on the Mulberry. They will be talking about all things outfitters, paddling and much more!
This episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast is all about the turkeys. Your host Trey Reid is joined by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Turkey Program Coordinator Jeremy Wood and avid turkey hunter and outdoor writer Johnny Carrol Sain. They talk about how the AGFC is monitoring and conserving turkey populations, how much turkey hunting means to them personally, and what the future might hold for turkeys in Arkansas.
On this episode your host Trey Reid will be joined by Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner Anne Marie Doramus and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Watchable Wildlife Coordinator Kirsten Bartlow. They talk about being introduced to the outdoors, hunting, fishing, what their favorite hunting or fishing activity is, and how women participation in the outdoors is rising.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast your host Trey Reid is joined by The Arkansas Game and Fish Director Austin Booth and two AGFC Wildlife Officers Brady Baker and Tracey Blake. They talk about the role of enforcement within the AGFC along with some interesting stories Baker and Blake have had while in training and on the job.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Trey Reid your host along with Austin Booth, Director of The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, sit down with Congressman French Hill. They talk about Hills childhood growing up in the Arkansas River bottoms, his current outdoor and hunting activities, and how he thinks about conservation and outdoor recreation as a representative of the natural state.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast we are doing something a little different. We are recording a podcast in Bayou Meto Wildlife Management Area on a special duck hunt. Trey Reid and his buddy Curtis talk about muzzle loading shotguns, the history of one of the guns brought on the hunt, and what it is like to duck hunt with them in the modern era of hunting.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast our host Trey Reid is sitting down with Robbie Morphew and Noah Joans to talk about a once in a lifetime hunt that will make any waterfowl hunter jealous. If you like thrilling hunting stories you wont want to miss this one.
On this week's episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Trey Reid is sitting down with Director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Austin Booth, Deputy Director Ben Batten, and Editor of the Arkansas Wildlife Magazine Jeff Williams, to discuss the ethics of using modern technology in hunting and fishing. They will talk about game cameras, forward facing sonar along with other technologies that hunters and fishermen use and how ethics come into play when using these modern technologies.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast your host Trey Reid is sitting down with Deke Whitbeck the President of the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation. They will go into the work and purpose of the AGFF and how they play an important roll in helping support the mission of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast we are on the road at the 2022 Delta Waterfowl Expo. Trey Reid our host will be sitting down with Lee Kjos of BOSS Shotshells to talk about shot size, shotshell technology, and the ethics of shot in waterfowl hunting.
On this episode we are on location at the Delta Waterfowl Expo in Little Rock. Our host Trey Reid will be talking with the host of the Fowl Mouth podcast about all things ducks but mainly on public land duck hunting in Arkansas.
On this episode on the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast we go to the Bear Grease podcast international headquarters to sit down with Clay Newcomb of Meat Eater and talk about bears and bear hunting in Arkansas. Along side Clay is Trey Reid Assistant Chief of Communications for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and host of the podcast, Austin Booth the director of the AGFC and Myron Means the Large Carnivore Program Coordinator for the AGFC.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast we will be talking fishing and how our guest, the famous Razorback football player and radio host, David Bazzel got back into fishing later in his life after not fishing since his childhood. Trey Reid Assistant Chief of Communications for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and host of the podcast along with Austin Booth the director of the AGFC will be joining Bazzel to talk about reintroduction and recreational fishing in Arkansas.
On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast we are talking timber management and how the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission uses timber management to improve habitat across the state.