Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

Purpose: the Purpose of This Project Is to Provide the Public Access to Land for Hunting and Other Outdoor Oriented Recreation by Maintaining and Operating Infrastructure on Wildlife Management Areas.objectives:objective 1: Project a: Directly Operate and Maintain 132 Wildlife Management Areas by June 30, 2024.OBJECTIVE 2: Project B: Directly Manage and Enhance Habitat on 62 Agency Owned Wildlife Management Areas by June 30, 2024.OBJECTIVE 3: Purchase Equipment to Directly Maintain, Operate and Manage 132 Wmas for Wildlife Management and Public Access by June 30, 2024.EXPECTED Outcomes:project a: Wildlife Management Area Maintenance and Operationsthe Wma System Provides Public Hunting Opportunities and a Relatively Consistent Hunter Success Rate by Controlling the Annual Harvest of Game Species Through Adaptive Regulations on Bag Limits, Season Dates and Harvest Methods. the Utilization of These Areas by the Public for Other Wildlife-oriented Recreation Will Be Maintained at Levels Consistent With the Demand for Such Uses and Which Are Compatible With the Primary Uses of Hunting and Fishing.project B: Wildlife Management Area Habitat Managementby Continuing the Habitat Program, the Wma System Will Provide Enhanced Habitat for Native and Migratory Species and Improved Outdoor Recreational Opportunities. the Habitat Program Will Help Maintain a Relatively Consistent Hunter Success Rate by Supporting Wildlife Populations at Sustainable Levels.project C: Wildlife Management Equipment Acquisitionequipment Acquired Under This Project Will Improve the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Wma Management and the Performance of Research, Monitoring and Technical Assistance. Consequently, the Increased Capacity to Perform These Functions Will Help Improve Habitat Conditions and Public Hunting Opportunities as Well as Other Outdoor Recreation.intended Beneficiaries: General Publicsub-recipient Activities: None