MISSION:
The Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation was established in 1982 to help support the men and women of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and their important mission of keeping The Natural State natural. During its rich history, the commission has overseen the protection, conservation and preservation of various species of fish and wildlife and their habitats across Arkansas. A continuing mission of the Foundation is supporting the agency’s education initiatives aimed at getting the next generation of young Arkansans unplugged and engaged in the outdoors.
FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS:
- Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet
- NWA’s Into the Wild Banquet
- Duck Season Social
- Mallards for Marion Youth Trap Shoot
- Tin Cup Golf Tournament
- South Arkansas Outdoor Social
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
- The Get It For Game Wardens Program: Raises funds to provide essential specialty equipment to AGFC game wardens, significantly enhancing their ability to protect Arkansas’s natural resources, enforce regulations and ensure public safety.
- The Corporate Partnership Program: Initiated in 2022, this program is designed to showcase select companies to benefit conservation across Arkansas. Doing so gives companies the opportunity to support AGFC initiatives and connect brands to conservation.
2 Natural Resources Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
501.223.6468 | agff.org | Facebook | Instagram
Established: 1982
Employees: 5
Service Area: Arkansas
Young Professionals Group: Arkansas Outdoor Society
Leadership
President: Deke Whitbeck
Board of Directors:
Dr. Hayden Franks, Chairman
Thomas Shurgar, Vice-Chairman
TJ Lawhon, Secretary
Dr. Jeff Wisener, Treasurer
John Rutledge, Past-Chairman
Witt Stephens Jr., President Emeritus
Hunter Bale
Dr. Brent Bennett
Brent Birch
Larry Bowden
Kayle Browning
Dr. Roy Burrell
Mike Callan
Carter Clark
Joe Cook
Tommy Coughlin
Cory Davis
Libby Davis
Ed Drilling
Dr. Michael Fakouri
Robert Feltus
Tracy Finn
Gary Dan Futrell
Chris Gosnell
Bob Gunderman
Kenny Gunderman
Kyle Hamilton
Ryan Heringer
Rory Herndon
Wade Hill
Jordan Johnson
David Johnston
Gar Lile
JD Lowery
Wil Maxwell
Andy Miller
Randy Milligan
Jay Moss
Bill Newton
Sean O’Keane
Yvette Parker
Len Pitcock
Eddie Rodgers
Marshall Saviers
Russ Schnitzer
Shay Sebree
Bryant Smith
Scott Tabor
John Teeter
Kane Whit
Thomas Whitney
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