In 1889, the Arkansas legislature passed a law that forbade anyone to ship game and fish from Arkansas. Several non-resident sportsmen, who together owned thousands of acres of Arkansas land and water, became extremely angry over this new law. They claimed that they owned the land and therefore, the animals and fish that lived onContinue reading “This day in Arkansas Wildlife History: April 24”
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This day in Arkansas Wildlife History: April 20
On this date in 1844, the Van Buren newspaper, Arkansas Intelligencer, carried coverage of a debate between former President Martin Van Buren and Kentucky lawmaker Henry Clay over squatters on public lands. During his argument, Van Buren included his opinion of game laws. He claimed that God had given dominion to humans over the animalsContinue reading “This day in Arkansas Wildlife History: April 20”
Today in Arkansas Wildlife History: New Game Laws in 1941
Today in Arkansas Wildlife History: Still Paying Bounties For Predators April 18, 1929
Arkansas has a long history of paying bounties on predators. Wolves numbered so many that settlers complained that they could not raise domestic animals. Wolves, coyotes, bears, panthers, and other predators killed many sheep, pigs, and cattle. Therefore, the Territory of Arkansas, the State of Arkansas, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission all offeredContinue reading “Today in Arkansas Wildlife History: Still Paying Bounties For Predators April 18, 1929”
Today in Arkansas Wildlife History: Chicot County Game Law Falls
Arkansas had a long history of passing laws that pertained to one county and not others. Representatives for Chicot County had passed a non-resident hunting license law that required anyone who did not reside in Chicot County a fee to hunt there. Drew County Representatives submitted a bill that removed the Chicot County law onContinue reading “Today in Arkansas Wildlife History: Chicot County Game Law Falls”
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