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Going Deep Into the Record With the Grand Prairie Historical Society

The historical society Dr. H.V. Glenn and eight others launched in 1953 is still going strong as a 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization. It chronicles the names, places and events that make up the story of Arkansas’ duck hunting and rice growing epicenter.

Waterfowler Chic: A Photographic Journey Through Decades of Hunting Styles

Today's apparel, lighter weight and breathable, may make hunting easier and more comfortable, but let today's hunters just try making a bow tie work with their camo and face paint.

Out of the Office: An Inside View of the Hunt from 8 Arkansas Executives

In the following Q&As, this year’s group of duck hunting executives share their firsthand knowledge of things obvious, like a preferred shotgun or duck call, and things less seen but just as important, like what snacks to enjoy in the blind.

Bust-A-Duck Booms Behind Founder’s Know-How

Buster Cooper is a lot of things — entrepreneur, veteran, fireman, family man and founder of Bust-A-Duck Guide Service in Gregory — but at his core, he’s a duck hunter.

Arkansas Legend George Wilcox Friend to Hunters and Ducks Alike

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.

Bull Sprig Club Keeps Habitat Healthy for Hunting

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.

Mallard Masters Organizers Hit Hole-In-One With Competitive Hunting Event at Augusta

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.

Under One Roof: Hunters, History Come Together In Stuttgart

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.

What To Expect from Game & Fish’s Greentree Plan

Here are a few things hunters can plan for in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s new greentree reservoir management plan.

Fort Thompson Grows Outside The Walls

For decades, Fort Thompson Sporting Goods Inc. has been a go-to place for sports enthusiasts and duck hunters.

Augusta’s Shandon Nichols Turns Hometown Into Boat-lovers’ Dream Destination

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.

Guns & Gear: 27 Retail Services to Help You on the Next Duck Hunt

The best-equipped hunters know what to wear and what to carry. Here are 27 retailers any waterfowl enthusiast will find essential.

Outstanding In Their Field (Greenhead Special Promotion)

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.