In an era where liberal limits and wanton waste were the norm, George Wilcox was years ahead of his time as he became one of the country’s first waterfowl conservationists.
There are bigger duck clubs in Arkansas than Bull Sprig, which comes in around 1,200 acres, all told. But few are better known, have a better reputation or are more appreciated by its members who have spent decades there, bound through a common love for hunting.
The Augusta area, known for its dense populations of mallards, is prime Arkansas duck hunting territory. Given the town’s name and the distinctive look of the prized greenheads hunters pursue each fall, the idea of playing off the venerable Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga., became the inspiration.
Experiencing the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie may be an exercise in traveling back in time, but the guiding forces of the Stuttgart landmark are equally focused on the future.
In 2014, Shandon Nichols launched his own company Mighty White Marine of Augusta. It is a full-line service shop that provides metal fabrication, painting, boat repairs for duck hunters and any other water enthusiasts’ needs. It also sells boats.
Discover some of the top duck hunting resources in Arkansas: Crossheirs Retreat Center, Dry Lake Hunting Service, the Elms Plantation & Lodge, and the Grove Hunting Club.
