Date: 7/4/26 5:21 pm From: Nancy Young <0000018632ccc347-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: State WMA fees
OR those of us over 65 years of age can buy a lifetime hunting/fishing combination license for $35.00 and not have to worry about buying a permit every year.
Nancy Young
On Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 03:05:16 PM CDT, CK Franklin <meshoppen...> wrote:
Lance Runion brought this to my attention today. Birders now have to have a permit to use state WMAs. This is the first I've heard of this.
Apparently starting July 1st, it's now a requirement that anyone visiting/using a state WMA in Arkansas has to be in possession of a license for said use. This includes fishing, hunting, birding, camping, hiking etc. The license can be a hunting or fishing license, or lake conservation permit per the website. Looks like the cheapest licenses are $10.50.
See the first bullet point at the link.
Arkansas 2026-27 Fishing Regulations Changes in Effect, New Guidebook Released • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
