Participation in a collection event is free and anonymous to anyone. Commonly collected items include old/outdated pesticides such as calcium arsenate, 2,4,5-T, sodium cyanide, lindane, and chlordane, as well as registered pesticides unusable because they have been exposed to the elements or have been held over from previous growing seasons such as glyphosate products and 2,4-D.
March clovers cue to help 4-H
When you see March 17’s clovers come out, that’s a cue to think about supporting the Arkansas 4-H youth development program.
Avian flu creeps closer to Arkansas
Backyard flock owners are encouraged to review biosecurity in the face of encroaching avian influenza.
Shed hunting: Wandering the woods with purpose
Getting started is as simple as walking through areas where you were likely to encounter deer during the end of deer season, looking for the antlers, but Izard offers a few tips for those who find themselves overwhelmed by the prospect of starting.
Women’s outdoor weekend April 8-10
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host a special women’s outdoor weekend April 8-10 with workshops throughout the state to engage women in the beginning steps of hunting, fishing, and how to be a larger part of conservation.
AGFC hints at bear season in Gulf Coastal Plain
“Most of Zones 3 and 4 are private land, and hunters will have feeders out for deer that bears will be attracted to, which will make them more accessible to hunters than bears in Zone 2, where large blocks of public land dominate the landscape.”
Gurdon Primary School gets AEDC grant for outdoor garden
All schools in the state are eligible to participate in the program. The funding has helped schools create and maintain archery, fishing, and competitive shooting sports programs.
Benton lake surrenders 10-pound bass
The 10-pounder is most certainly a Florida largemouth bass, according to Clint Coleman, the assistant coordinator for the AGFC’s Family and Community Fishing Program.
Great Backyard Bird Count in 25th year
It only takes 15 minutes during the three-day event to participate, but you can choose to record bird sightings throughout the entire event if you choose.
AGFC: Homemade suet? Get to it!
Suet cakes will attract many seed-eating birds that frequent other feeder styles, but also are particularly good at drawing in woodpeckers, nuthatches, chickadees and even warblers, depending on the ingredients mixed in the cake.
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