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Arkansas Duck Hunting Access in Flux | Jonesboro News
Duck hunters in Northeast Arkansas are facing a major shift as the St. Francis Sunken Lands Wildlife Management Area considers switching to a lottery system for access to prime hunting spots along St. Francis Lake, aimed at reducing overcrowding and drama. While officials like Game and Fish Commissioner Philip Tappan tout the draw as a way to improve the experience for all, local leaders like Trumann Mayor Jay Paul Woods push back, fearing it will hurt longtime hunters’ access. The public has 30 days to weigh in, with a final vote scheduled for August 19-20 in Little Rock — a decision that…
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