From: The Birds of Arkansas Discussion List <ARBIRD-L...> on behalf of Patty McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2026 9:56 AM To: <ARBIRD-L...> <ARBIRD-L...> Subject: Light Goose Conservation Hunt With the Bald Knob NWR opening today, and knowing that many of you may be interested in visiting there or any of the NWRs in Arkansas, I just want to alert you to the Light Goose Conservation hunting going on there and around the state. We're seeing more hunters this year participating than we saw last year, so I thought I should post this. Their access is legal, the number of light geese they take is unlimited, but they are required to remove them from the fields. I don't think any of us need to wear orange (as during deer season) but I advise folks to keep a safe distance and not interfere in their activity. The reason behind this hunt is because of the overpopulation of Snow and Ross's Geese which is causing major concerns on their breeding grounds. For us birders lovers, this is difficult to deal with but a necessary step in protecting geese as well as other nesting birds in the Arctic Tundra. Here's more information from Arkansas Game & Fish: https://www.agfc.com/hunting/more-game/light-goose-conservation-order/ Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
