Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is the fish and wildlife conservation agency for the State of Arkansas. The Education Division of AGFC operates a number of award-winning conservation education programs, as well as a system of nature and education centers. Full time programs the Education Division offers are:

* Hunter Education
* Boating Education
* Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program
* Arkansas National Archery in the Schools Program
* Project WILD
* Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs
* Watchable Wildlife

Organization Details
  • Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
  • Education and Outreach
  • 2 Natural Resources Drive
  • Little Rock, AR 72205
  • 501-223-6300
  • http://www.agfc.com

Programs

Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

The Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program is the nation's largest youth trap program. Shooting sports, like many outdoor activities, are great sources of fun and relaxation when practiced safely and responsibly. The Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program is focused on providing a fun, safe environment for participating in shooting sports and reconnecting kids with the joy of being outdoors. The AYSSP raises awareness of conservation-related sports, promotes safety and responsibility, and...

Arkansas NASP

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

The Arkansas National Archery in the Schools Program (Arkansas NASP) is the official Arkansas affiliate of the National Archery in the Schools Program.

Archery is an activity in which people from all walks of life and almost every size and ability can participate. Archery is also a great way to sharpen skills and build success in the classroom; in addition, it is also a relatively simple and inexpensive sport to learn and pursue.

Arkansas NASP is focused on providing a...

Arkansas Youth Expos

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission sponsors youth outdoor expos every May. These expos invite thousands of 5th graders from area schools to get outside and experience fun, conservation-related activities.

Expos are held each year in partnership with the United States Forest Service at the Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, which is reserved by the Commission with a three-day special use permit. Other youth expos occur at the Commission's nature and education centers.

At each...

Arkansas Has It All

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

The Arkansas Has It All Conference for educators brings hands on experiences to education. It's sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Participants may choose from several classes, which include information about:

* Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs (HOFNOD)
* Boating Education
* Watchable Wildlife
* Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program
* Hunter Education
* Arkansas NASP
* Arkansas...

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