Evacuees living in Arkansas may hunt, fish free

LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in September waived
hunting and fishing license fees through Dec. 31 for some of the
Hurricane Katrina evacuees living in Arkansas.

Evacuees who take advantage of free hunting and fishing must be able to
show they reside in Arkansas. Those who have returned to specific
counties and parishes of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi to live are
not eligible.

All state wildlife regulations apply to eligible temporary Arkansas
residents. Arkansas hunting and fishing regulations are outlined in AGFC
hunting and fishing guidebooks available at license vendors across the
state and online at www.agfc.com.

Hunters who pursue waterfowl are required to have a Federal Waterfowl
Stamp, and hunters who pursue migratory game birds must register with
the Harvest Information Program.

Hunters who take big game under this privilege will be required to tag
their game and check it as outlined in the Arkansas Hunting Guidebook,
2005-06. They may make their tags or use tags provided in the guidebook.