Arkansas could soon have an official state duck if a recently filed bill passes. House Bill 1417 was filed on Feb. 5 by Rep.

STUTTGART, Ark. – A recent bout of rain in Arkansas has been a boon for hunters. The sound of quacking is an alarm for those who enjoy hunting duck and geese, and luckily this season has been ...

A bill filed Wednesday could soon crown the mallard duck as Arkansas' official state duck. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jack Ladyman (R-Jonesboro), Sen. Blake Johnson (R-Corning), and Rep. Jeff Wardlaw ...

Arkansas is home to the "Duck Hunting Capital of the World in Stuttgart, AGFC says on its website. More than 100,000 waterfowl hunters flock to the state's timber and rice fields each year.