5/30/2007

Public meetings set for input on waterfowl regulations

LITTLE ROCK - Hunters can voice their opinions about the upcoming Arkansas waterfowl hunting regulations and seasons at one of 12 public meetings to be held around the state on Tuesday, June 5.

These meetings are part of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s hunting regulation setting process. They will be held to give hunters and other interested parties the opportunity to make comments and proposals on the 2007-2008 waterfowl hunting seasons. The 12 meetings will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Comments may be either verbal or written. Written comments may be submitted at one of the meetings or mailed to the AGFC, attn: Waterfowl Hunting Regulations Proposals, 2 Natural Resources Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72205. They can also be emailed to information@agfc.state.ar.us. The deadline for comments is July 31.

Meeting sites and telephone numbers are:

*Little Rock AGFC Office
2 Natural Resources Drive
(800) 364-4263
 

*Perrytown AGFC Regional Office
7004 Hwy 67 East
(877) 777-5580

*Fort Smith AGFC Regional Office
8000 Taylor Avenue
(877) 478-1043

*Brinkley AGFC Regional Office
1201 Hwy. 49 North
(877) 734-4581 

*JonesboroServicesCenterBuilding
McClellan Drive, Room 1112
(877) 972-5438

*DeWitt
PhillipsCommunity College
1210 Ricebelt Ave. (Hwy. 165)
(877) 367-3559 

*Fayetteville U of A, Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Arena
1335 West Knapp
(877) 967-7577 

*Russellville AGFC Regional Office
1266 Lock and Dam Road
(877) 967-7577 

*Hot SpringsNational Park
Community College Auditorium
101 College Drive
(877) 525-8606 

*Calico Rock AGFC Regional Office
Hwy. 56 North
(877) 297-4331 

*Camden AGFC Regional Office
500 Ben Lane
(877) 836-4612

*ParagouldCommunity Center
3404 Linwood Dr.
(877) 972-5438