The AGFC started working their first year to reduce the overhunting of migratory birds. According to historical records, the duck population in the United States 100 years ago (around the 1920s) was significantly higher than today, with estimates suggesting a potential population of around 100 million ducks, though this number drastically declined in the 1930s dueContinue reading ““Too Many Ducks” Back then, and Not Enough Now”
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Arkansas First Hunting License 1875
Picture of a 1940 Non-resident license Arkansas passed the first statewide non-resident hunting laws in the nation. A direct shot at market hunting. Approved on March 6, 1875, the Non-Residents License Law stated that “a tax of ten ($10.00) dollars is hereby levied upon all non-resident trappers, hunters, seiners, or netters of fish…in this state.” Continue reading “Arkansas First Hunting License 1875”
Arkansas Hunting Dogs
An Act to protect Dog-Raising in this State (1875) Whereas, We hold these truths to be self-evident that man and dogs have the inalienable right irrespective of race, color, or previous condition of servitude, to hunt the festive coon, the solemn possum, the odorous polecat, the squalling pig and the stupid sheep; and Whereas, HuntingContinue reading “Arkansas Hunting Dogs”
Arkansas Bison, 1700-1840
I am still working on the research, folks, and I have found some interesting information concerning bison (or buffalo) in Arkansas. In 1541, when Hernando De Soto came through Arkansas, there were no bison. His men noted that they met tribes on the western edge of Arkansas who had buffalo hides and had informed themContinue reading “Arkansas Bison, 1700-1840”
Arkansas Wildlife History 