Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 002 - Game and Fish Commission
Here’s an overview of Agency 002 – Arkansas Game and Fish Commission under the Arkansas Administrative Code:
🐟 1. What It Is & Its Authority
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is the state agency responsible for wildlife, fish conservation, and management in Arkansas (en.wikipedia.org).
As “Agency 002” in the Arkansas Administrative Code, it regulates hunting, fishing, wildlife protections, licensing, wildlife management areas (WMAs), and related activities.
2. Structure & Rule Divisions
Agency 002 is organized into several divisions and rule chapters. Highlights include:
Division 00 – Hunting & Fishing Rules
General Hunting/Fishing: Chapters cover seasons, bag limits, special hunts, endangered species protection, and more (e.g., 002.00.01‑008, emergency WMA closures, influenza migratory bird seasons) (regulations.justia.com).
Divisions:
002.00.01–xxx: Specific seasons, closures, migratory hunting & fishing rules
002.00.02–xxx: Gear restrictions, bait regulations
002.00.05–xxx: Waterfowl and migratory bird regulations
002.00.70: Code‑book regulations (e.g., prohibitions on commercial fish farming without registration, gigging fish, taking turkeys with rifles/dogs) (law.cornell.edu).
Division 01 – Legal Division
Covers legal and administrative procedures such as:
Non‑resident guide‑license requirements (e.g., Rule 002.01.24‑005) (casetext.com)
Advisory councils and commission contributions (e.g., Rule 002.01.23‑010) (casetext.com)
3. Key Current Rules & Regulatory Updates
Conservation Card (Rule 002.00.19‑002): A physical card linking your licenses and tags. The card alone isn’t a license—you must purchase and validate those separately online or via phone (regulations.justia.com).
Many rules are dated through 2025 (e.g., conservation card rule is current through March 2025) (regulations.justia.com).
4. How to Access the Rules
Justia publishes the full Agency 002 registry, with organized chapters on hunting, harvest, wildlife raising, WMA regulations, and more (regulations.justia.com).
Cornell LII offers a parallel listing of main rule sections, especially Division 00 and Division 01 (law.cornell.edu).
Summary: Major Sections
| Section | Focus |
|---|---|
| 002.00.01–02 | Hunting/fishing seasons, gear, migratory birds |
| 002.00.05 | Waterfowl & migratory bird specifics |
| 002.00.70 | Code‑book general regulations (e.g., no gigging, need for registration) |
| Division 01 | Legal procedures (licensing, guides, advisory councils) |
| 002.00.19‑002 | Conservation Card issuance and use |
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