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The Outdoors section in an interactive space where you can share your photos, stories and comments on hunting, fishing and the experience of the woods.

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ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN Summit offers last chance for hunters’ input on deer

By Bryan Hendricks (Contact) (Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007)
On Sept. 29, sportsmen can influence the future of Arkansas deer management at a statewide summit meeting at the La Quinta Inn in Little Rock. » Read story.

ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: Ebbs, flows for collectible firearms

By Bryan Hendricks (Contact) (Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007)
A reader asked recently why some guns gain value and some don’t. » Read story.

Blast and cast

Tangle with a lunker bass sweetens first day of dove season

By Buddy Gough (Contact) (Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007)
The action here Saturday easily topped other recent wing-shooting experiences on opening day of dove season in Northwest Arkansas. » Read story.

Perched for success

Elevated stands can aid hunters’ pursuit of deer

By Bryan Hendricks (Contact) (Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007)
You know deer season is approaching because tree stands are on sale at every sporting goods store in the state. » Read story.

ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: Hunter education gets closer look from AGFC chairman

By Bryan Hendricks (Contact) (Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007)
As the new chairman of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Sonny Varnell of St. Paul says he doesn’t have an agenda for the coming year. » Read story.

Climb to success begins with ladder

By Bryan Hendricks (Contact) (Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007)
If your tree stand doesn’t have an integral ladder, you’ll have to make or buy one separately. » Read story.

Opening of dove season kicks off autumn for hunters

By Bryan Hendricks (Contact) (Friday, Aug. 31, 2007)
For most people, Labor Day marks the arrival of autumn, but for hunters, it begins with the start of dove season. » Read story.

NORTHWEST TERRITORY: Arkansas’ duck season reflects favorable outlook

By Buddy Gough (Contact) (Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007)
Approval last week of a liberal 60-day duck hunting season with a six-duck bag limit was based on what was described as “favorable” surveys from the prairie regions of the United States and Canada. » Read story.

Don’t forget to get HIP for start of dove season

By Democrat-Gazette Press Service (Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007)
After you acquire a plentiful supply of field loads for your shotgun, after you’ve got the warm weather camo clothes ready, and after you’ve checked again on a good place for you to hunt doves, be sure you are HIP. » Read story.

60 days set aside for ducks

AGFC approves 3-segment season

By Bryan Hendricks (Contact) (Friday, Aug. 17, 2007)
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on Thursday approved a 60-day duck season with a six-duck bag limit for 2007-2008. » Read story.

Commission approves 60-day duck season

By The Associated Press (Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007)
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on Thursday approved a 60-day season for duck hunting, along with a six-duck bag limit. » Read story.

Arkansas Sportsman: River appears in prime condition for weekend fishing

By Bryan Hendricks (Contact) (Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007)
With water levels falling daily, the Arkansas River should be in excellent condition for the Arkansas Big Bass Classic this weekend. » Read story.

OUTDOOR CALENDAR

By Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007)
AUGUST 17-19 Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza, Arkansas River (all pools within the state); entry fee $90 one day, $170 two days, $250 three days; cash prizes including $100,000 grand prize. www.arkansasbigbass.com » Read story.

OUTDOOR NOTES

By Democrat-Gazette Press Service (Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007)
Hiking tours and a “star party” are planned Friday-Sunday at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area near Rogers. » Read story.

Dove hunters told to prepare for the heat

By Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007)
Arkansas’ summer heat has made its appearance, setting record-breaking temperatures along the way. With that in mind, Arkansas dove hunters would be wise to make a few adjustments and additions to their preparation for the Sept. 1 season opening.
» Read story.

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