Twelve people, including one Arkansas native, have officially been named on a ballot as nominees to be inducted into the 2024 Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, according to a press release from the organization. This is the first time the…
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Arkansas is full of “dynamic duos,” those couples and partners in business who’ve made lasting impacts on their communities. And they come in many different flavors, from community business leaders to those Arkansans making noise on a global stage. Arkansas…
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Arkansas Angler Hooks 102-Pound Catch From Kayak
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRobert Murphy of Fayetteville recently caught a 102-pound paddlefish, also known as a spoonbill, on the White River near Goshen, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Most closely related to sturgeons, the American Paddlefish is the last surviving…
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Arkansas Tourism’s Marketing Report Card
by Darin Grayby Darin GrayArkansas’ outdoor and tourism economy is booming. Our state has evolved from that of a regional tourism destination to one that attracts visitors from all over the country and the world. We are no longer a hidden gem. Much of…
For anglers awaiting the fall fishing season, that wait is coming to an end, according to a report from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Though fall is the beginning of major hunting seasons, it may not be time to…
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Hot Springs to Host USA Bass Championships in 2023
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Pan American Sportfishing Federation has chosen Hot Springs to host the 2023 Pan American Bass Championships. USA Bass announced the event will take place on Lake Ouachita. USA Bass Team Manager, John Knight said, “We are excited about hosting…
To be a state so locked by land, Arkansas has quite a share of liquid dividends. Freshwater flows in superfluity across our lands — from the highs of the Ozarks to the lows of the Delta — cutting and carving…
Your line is spooled, rods all accounted for, and your tackle box restocked. Your bobbers, weights and lures are all organized to the color. There might have been some winter-weather-induced boredom behind that Marie Kondo-esque tidiness to your tackle, and…
In 2020, it’s hard to find anything to agree on. We are a country divided, no question. However, there is one thing everyone can agree on regardless of your party or your position – this year stinks. A stronger word…
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission In this new era of social distancing, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission can help. Fishing is a great social-distancing activity, perhaps even the best. And it’s available to everyone. Plus, your average fishing pole…