JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission released July 1 a new permit for hikers on Wildlife Management Areas. The commission requires hikers who do not have a hunting or fishing license to purchase a $10.50 permit.
The commission said that the permit will only be needed when hiking on commission-owned lands. Hikers on land owned by both the state of Arkansas and the commission will not need a permit.
Jonesboro resident Clay Riggs said he liked the idea of free trails, but understands why the state might charge for entry…