Date: 7/5/26 4:44 am From: Roselie Overby <0000005a14a66d60-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: ARBIRD-L Digest - 3 Jul 2026 to 4 Jul 2026 - Special issue (#2026-157)
The same thing is true in Louisiana for WMAs. Down here you can purchase a general use license.
Roselie Overby.
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> 1. Fw: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
> 2. Roseate Spoonbill (ROSP) at BKNWR
> 3. State WMA fees (3)
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> Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2026 14:33:54 +0000
> From: Patricia McLean <plm108...>
> Subject: Fw: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
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> Got word that the Roseate Spoonbill is continuing at the refuge this morning -- but it's currently roosting at Birch Pond. This pond is less than a mile from the low water crossing on Huntsman Rd. Just take that gravel road south and you'll see the cypress/buttonbush pond on the left...and possibly a Spoonbill at the top of one of the taller trees. This is also where we find Black-crowned Night-herons this time of year.
> Patty and Michael
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> ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Fri, Jul 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM Subject: Re: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR A Roseate Spoonbill continues in Cell 2 along with 2 Willets, dozens of Black-necked Stilts and hundreds of waders.
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> Patty
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> On Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 10:33 AM, Patricia McLean<plm108...> wrote:
> The Roseate Spoonbill was seen again yesterday, plus a White-faced Ibis and a Willet. All in Cell 2.
> Patty McLean
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> ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Tue, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM Subject: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
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> There's a single ROSP at the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge. It's a different individual than the one from June 22 and appears to be a juvenile. It's currently in Cell 2, which is the second cell west of Coal Chute Rd.
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> Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2026 16:05:40 +0000
> From: Joe Tucker <jttllt...>
> Subject: Re: Roseate Spoonbill (ROSP) at BKNWR
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> HAPPY and SAFE 4th of July to all. Stay cool.
> Thanks for the info Patty.
> Joe
> On Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 09:34:06 AM CDT, Patricia McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> wrote:
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> Got word that the Roseate Spoonbill is continuing at the refuge this morning -- but it's currently roosting at Birch Pond. This pond is less than a mile from the low water crossing on Huntsman Rd. Just take that gravel road south and you'll see the cypress/buttonbush pond on the left...and possibly a Spoonbill at the top of one of the taller trees. This is also where we find Black-crowned Night-herons this time of year.
> Patty and Michael
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> ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Fri, Jul 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM Subject: Re: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR A Roseate Spoonbill continues in Cell 2 along with 2 Willets, dozens of Black-necked Stilts and hundreds of waders.
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> Patty
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> On Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 10:33 AM, Patricia McLean<plm108...> wrote:
> The Roseate Spoonbill was seen again yesterday, plus a White-faced Ibis and a Willet. All in Cell 2.
> Patty McLean
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> Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
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> ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Patricia McLean" <plm108...> To: "ARBIRD-L" <arbird-l...> Cc: Sent: Tue, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM Subject: ^_Roseate^_ ^_Spoonbill^_ (ROSP) at BKNWR
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> There's a single ROSP at the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge. It's a different individual than the one from June 22 and appears to be a juvenile. It's currently in Cell 2, which is the second cell west of Coal Chute Rd.
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> Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2026 20:05:04 +0000
> From: CK Franklin <meshoppen...>
> Subject: State WMA fees
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> See the first bullet point at the link.
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> Arkansas 2026-27 Fishing Regulations Changes in Effect, New Guidebook Released • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission<https://www.agfc.com/news/arkansas-2026-27-fishing-regulations-changes-in-effect-new-guidebook-released/> >
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> Cindy Franklin
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> Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2026 16:00:27 -0500
> From: Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...>
> Subject: Re: State WMA fees
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> The link in the bullet to get a license doesn’t work.
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> Sandy B.
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>> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM CK Franklin <meshoppen...> wrote:
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>> 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
>> <https://www.agfc.com/news/arkansas-2026-27-fishing-regulations-changes-in-effect-new-guidebook-released/> >>
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>> Cindy Franklin
>> Pulaski County
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> Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2026 16:10:27 -0500
> From: Debra Grim <dsgrim02...>
> Subject: Re: State WMA fees
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> If you correct the spelling of license in the link, it gets there, but I
> still couldn't figure out which one to purchase.
> Debra Grim, Carroll County
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>> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> wrote:
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>> The link in the bullet to get a license doesn’t work.
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>> Sandy B.
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>>> On Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM 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
>>> <https://www.agfc.com/news/arkansas-2026-27-fishing-regulations-changes-in-effect-new-guidebook-released/> >>>
>>>
>>> Cindy Franklin
>>> Pulaski County
>>>
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