Public Information Bulletin - Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge Allows Licensed Anglers to collect ALL Gamefish

Public Information Bulletin - Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge Allows Licensed Anglers to collect ALL Gamefish
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Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in coordination with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has approved the collection of ALL Gamefish by licensed anglers from July 1, 2022, and ending 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2022, within the lake at Big Lake NWR.

Publication date
Type of document
Fact Sheet
Facility
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Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge
The refuge was established in August of 1915 by Executive Order of President Woodrow Wilson to serve as an inviolate sanctuary, reserve, and breeding ground for native and migratory birds. It is one of the nation’s oldest refuges and is 11,038 acres in size.
National Wildlife Refuge
Manila,AR
Program
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
Program
Washington,DC
FWS and DOI Region(s)
Southeast