Fisheries biologists study the age of fish by otoliths, a calcium carbonate structure in the fish's inner ear, or by scales. With catfish, age also can be determined by counting growth rings on pectoral fins.

Crickets, worms, wax worms and other baits have their place and time on a hook. But few rival a natural seasonal bait that shows up in Arkansas and some other states in mid-summer: the catalpa worm.

Record harvests and expanded seasons are the norm as populations of black bears increase throughout the United States.

The war on feral hogs is intensifying in Alabama and nine other states with almost $17 million from the United States Department of Agriculture for site-specific removal projects.

Duck hunters in the Southeast suffered through a tough season in 2018. So far in 2019 things aren't much better according to waterfowl migration reports from one major destination state.

Aerial surveys in Arkansas show mallard numbers are on track for the long-term November average, but other puddle and diver ducks have migrated south.

Whitetail bucks can be aggressive during the breeding season, and all deer can be dangerous when wounded.

Arkansas is on the "must visit" list of any diehard waterfowl hunter. Here are the dates for the 2019-20 duck season so you can start making plans for a trip to the famed flooded timber or a cool lodge.

Trout may be voracious or picky, depending on their mood. Having spiders available in your selection of flies may create taut lines and big smiles.

If you want to test your archery skills on a wide variety of 3-D targets, then plan on attending the upcoming Rinehart R100 in Conway, Arkansas.