Volunteers Improve Public Land Access
Volunteers clear paths and clean outdoor spaces.
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17 linksFish and Wildlife Rule Proposals Open for Comment
ODWC invites public input on proposed rule changes.
Read at ODWC →Texas Deer Harvest Outlook Looks Good
TPWD expects good harvest opportunities and quality bucks this season.
Read at TPWD →Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report
The October 1 lake and river fishing report.
Read at AGFC →Preparing for Whistling Duck Season
Louisiana Sportsman covers the special black-bellied whistling duck season.
Read at Louisiana Sportsman →Oklahoma Confirms Sixth CWD-positive Deer
ODWC reports another confirmed case of chronic wasting disease.
Read at ODWC →East Texas Fire and Nature Festival Returns
Tyler Nature Center hosts nature and prescribed-fire education October 10.
Read at TPWD →Hit Toledo Bend’s Creeks for Fall Fishing
Fall bass and crappie opportunities on Toledo Bend.
Read at Louisiana Sportsman →Legacy Lunker Banquet Celebrates Bass Fishing
AGFC announces its October 29 celebration.
Read at AGFC →Squirrel and Rabbit Seasons Are Underway
Louisiana Sportsman reports on the seasons that opened October 3.
Read at Louisiana Sportsman →CCA Louisiana Completes 70th Artificial Reef
New habitat in Garden Island Bay off Venice.
Read at Louisiana Sportsman →Caddo Lake State Park Receives Centennial Time Capsule
TPWD's traveling time capsule moves to Caddo Lake State Park after its summer stay at Palo Duro Canyon.
Read at TPWD →Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report
The September 24 fishing report from Arkansas Game and Fish.
Read at AGFC →Lake Conway Continues March Toward Completion
AGFC reports progress on the Lake Conway renovation.
Read at AGFC →Turn Hunting Trips into Conservation Research
AGFC shares how hunters can contribute to wildlife research.
Read at AGFC →Alligator Hunters Harvest 150 in First Weekend
AGFC reports the first weekend harvest and remaining opportunities.
Read at AGFC →Partners Expand Drummond Flats Wildlife Management Area
ODWC announces a partnership to expand the wildlife management area.
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Official agency newsroomsFederal watch
Government news, conditions & safetyNational sources for wildlife policy, fisheries, refuges, public lands, weather hazards and waterways.
Federal wildlifeU.S. Fish & Wildlife Newsroom
National wildlife, habitat, refuge and endangered-species updates.
Marine fisheriesNOAA Fisheries NewsGulf fisheries, marine resources, regulations and science.
Lakes & riversUSACE Vicksburg DistrictOperational notices and recreation updates across the lower Mississippi region.
Outdoor safetyNational Weather Service SafetyLightning, flooding, heat, cold and water-safety guidance.
Public landsNational Wildlife RefugesFind refuge news, visitor information, hunts and public events.
Forests & grasslandsU.S. Forest ServiceAlerts and recreation information for national forests and grasslands.
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Fishing reports, waterways & local resourcesUseful links for planning time on ArkLaTex lakes, rivers and public waters.
Fishing reportsTexas Weekly Fishing Reports
Current conditions for inland and coastal waters across Texas.
Fishing reportsArkansas Wildlife WeeklyFishing reports, waterfowl reports and field updates from AGFC.
Fishing reportsOklahoma Fishing ReportsLake reports and angling information from ODWC.
Waterway noticesRed River Waterway CommissionRiver recreation, access, projects, notices and hazard information.
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Emory, Texas to Host Team Series Challenge Cup
MLF announces the host for its November 15–20 event.
Read at Major League Fishing → Gene Gilliland to Retire at Year’s EndB.A.S.S. announces its longtime conservation director’s retirement.
Read at Bassmaster → Preparing for Whistling Duck SeasonLouisiana Sportsman covers the special black-bellied whistling duck season.
Read at Louisiana Sportsman → Justin Lucas Looks Ahead to The ChampionsLucas hopes to carry his Lake Erie momentum to Old Hickory.
Read at Major League Fishing → Hit Toledo Bend’s Creeks for Fall FishingFall bass and crappie opportunities on Toledo Bend.
Read at Louisiana Sportsman → B.A.S.S. Keeps 50/50 Technology Format for 2027The Elite Series will continue its forward-facing sonar format.
Read at Bassmaster → Top 10 Baits from the Pro Circuit ChampionshipA look at the baits used on the Kissimmee Chain.
Read at Major League Fishing → Buchmann Maintains Lead at Norfork LakeKaden Buchmann holds the lead after Day 2 of the Elite Qualifier.
Read at Bassmaster → Gill Wins Pro Circuit Championship on Kissimmee ChainMLF reports the championship result.
Read at Major League Fishing →Conservation & events
Habitat work and ways to get involvedConservation reporting, local projects and calendars for outdoor programs across the four-state region.
Wetlands & waterfowlDucks Unlimited
Habitat projects, migration information, research and local events.
Turkey & habitatNational Wild Turkey FederationWild turkey research, conservation news, hunting education and events.
Outdoor calendarTexas Parks & Wildlife EventsPrograms, classes, guided activities and state park events.
Outdoor opportunitiesLouisiana Wildlife & FisheriesFind agency programs, public-land information and upcoming opportunities.
Outdoor calendarArkansas Game & Fish EventsNature-center programs, education, public meetings and outdoor activities.
Outdoor calendarOklahoma Wildlife EventsCourses, public events, conservation programs and outdoor opportunities.