Just hiking or paddling in Arkansas? You might need a new permit now

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A new permit from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is now required for some visitors to state wildlife management areas and lakes — even if they’re not hunting or fishing.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s new Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and Lake Conservation Permit went into effect July 1. It costs $10.50 and applies to anyone who doesn’t already hold a hunting or fishing license.

The permit “covers non-consumptive recreation” like hiking, paddling, kayaking, biking and birdwatching on AGFC-owned land and water…

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