TIP hotline available for cellular phone users

LITTLE ROCK – AT&T and Alltel cellular phone users in Arkansas have a direct line to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s TIP program. A special phone number in the AT&T and Alltel wireless system can be used to turn in poachers.

AT&T customers can dial #TIP (847) or Alltel customers can use *TIP (*847) for turning in poachers. The number is an acronym for “Turn In Poachers.” Alltel minutes used on the hotline will not be charged against the user’s cell phone minutes. AT&T customers will have minutes charged against their cell phone usage.

The calls will be routed into the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s radio room. The TIP line will be answered 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year and all calls are kept confidential.