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Outdoors Nature
What could be a concerning sight, AGFC reminds that fish kills occur naturally in summer
Outdoors Nature
Arkansas Game and Fish explains summertime fish kills
AGFC explains it's because the way the summer heat and dissolved oxygen in water work.
Outdoors Nature
Full video of crews removing black bear from tree in Fort Smith neighborhood
The Fort Smith Police Department, Fort Smith Fire Department, and Arkansas Game and Fish responded to a black bear in a tree in a local neighborhood.
Outdoors Nature
Fort Smith police responding to black bear perched in tree
FSPD said in a release that officers responded to the 1900 block of S. 21st St. to contain the bear, which was perched in a tree.
Local News
Buffalo National River seeking public input for plan to improve accessibility
The National Park Service hopes the public can point out where accessibility barriers exist within the park and how they can be addressed.
Outdoors Nature
New Arkansas Game and Fish Commission mural unveiled
Hours ago the Little Rock Downtown Partnership and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unveiled a new wildlife and nature mural.
Outdoors Nature
Record-breaking paddlefish caught at Beaver Lake
Mike Schleeper of Garfield made it into the record books after reeling in a 127-pound paddlefish on June 15.
Outdoors Nature
Rapid growth in Northwest Arkansas could affect fireflies | What to know
While development in Northwest Arkansas poses a risk for firefly spotting, there are things people can do to make their communities better habitats.
Outdoors Nature
'Farm Family of the Year' award won by the Fletchers of Benton County
Congressman Steve Womack presented the Fletchers with the 2024 Farm Family of the Year award.
Outdoors Nature
Beaver Lake officials close one beach due to E. coli, reopen another after bacteria tests fall back to acceptable levels
USACE also would like to remind swimmers and boaters that the Prairie Creek and Horseshoe Bend Campgrounds and Day Use area remain closed due to storm damage.
Outdoors Nature
Scientists continue to grow the giant panda population
The number of wild bears is small. CBS's Ian Lee reports.
Outdoors Nature
Gregory Park announces trail closures
Work on Rolling Thunder and Tailwind are expected to last up to 2 weeks.
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