Sports

Jim Harris; AGFC, Managing Editor Arkansas Wildlife Magazine Lake Charles (updated) Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said the anglers haven’t returned to Lake Charles lately, so she had no reports from any species. She expects fishing to pick up soon, though, and she notes that the best fishing days based on moon times should be March 1-7 and March 29-31.

The Triple Trophy Award Program began in 1984 to promote the harvest of does and recognize the outstanding hunting skill of many Arkansas deer hunters. While deer were being restored to Arkansas, does were protected to promote rapid population growth.

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services has awarded grants totaling $502,838.41 to promote wildlife education and improve school conservation programs to 183 schools, school districts, and conservation districts in 65 Arkansas counties. These grants are funded by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission through fines collected from hunting and fishing violations. Only money collected in the county where the violation occurred may be used as grant funds for that county.

The Bobcats defeated the Hoxie Mustangs; 61-56 on Friday, Feb. 11 on Senior Night in the Bobcat gymnasium. Both teams swapped the lead throughout the game. With Corning outscoring the Mustangs in the fourth quarter for the win.