The risk of humans contracting the disease remains low, but hunters can help further minimize that risk by following a few simple precautions.
Youth hunters need CID to check deer
All hunters aged 6 and above must have an AGFC-issued customer ID to check big game or participate in permit drawings beginning this season.
Free CWD testing available for deer hunters
The local drop-off is located at the Crittenden Street side of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Collared deer, bear OK to harvest
Arkansas hunters hitting the woods may notice a few deer and bears sporting some new neckwear this fall, but that shouldn’t deter anyone from legally taking that animal.
Arkansas hunters take 157 alligators during 2022 season
Six alligators were taken in Zone 2, which includes Clark County and south-central Arkansas.
Lost deer? Tracking group recovers deer, memories
Brad Besancon, a retired firefighter from Benton, started the group on Facebook in 2015 after seeing similar groups in other states to help hunters locate lost deer.
Clean your freezer of game meat to help feed hungry
Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry will hold a special “freezer cleanout day” at the Bass Pro Shops in Little Rock, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24.
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