This week is all about outdoor photography on Call of the Wild Wildman talks to Katherine Andrews of the Office of Outdoor Recreation and Austin Pittman of Bedford Camera & Video….lots of new folks saw Arkansas’ outdoors during eclipse…what all Bedford Camera & Video does……lots of eclipse photos?  lens rental…. restoration of old memory photos…First Deer Family Tradition on canvas….transfer old deer camp movies to dis)….. ARKANSAS being the NATURAL STATE makes it a great place for outdoor/wildlife photography…….lots of places in Arkansas have been on NATIONAL publications, etc...Ozark's fall colors, waterfalls, bluffs, lakes, vistas, Buffalo River…elk herd, Hawks Bill Craig, Pinnacle Mountain…Sugar Loaf on Little Red River…..etc.  Maybe end this segment with some RESOURCES of where to find some of these locations…..Arkansas Adventure Guide, etc. What makes a great photo?  Most common mistakes photographers make?  Technology has come a long way——SMART PHONE cameras vs. actual hand held cameras……go pros…live scopes…etc.   Difference in shooting a SCENE and shooting WILDLIFE…… HELPFUL HINTS:…….dead deer or turkey photos…….Mother’s Day photo ideas………photoshopping/editing……good photos, NOW WHAT?…sell or save?….RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE……..books, seminars, classes, websites,  photography clubs, etc.

THIS WEEK'S SHOW IS ALL ABOUT CRAPPIE FISHING IN ARKANSAS, STEVE TALKS WITH AGFC'S RANDY ZELLERS AND CRAPPIE FISHING GUIDE ERIC WATTS FROM NATURAL STATE FISHING

Seg 1 - Wildman visits with Randy Zellers from AGFC about a couple NEW regulations they proposed for this fall……and then will talk about how turkey season is going (harvest numbers) and how the checking system is working this year………and it’s LAKE CONWAY shoreline clean up day……. Seg 2 & 3 -  Gordon Kumpuris of the Arkansas Canoe Club about FLOAT STREAMS OF ARKANSAS……on how to get started…..canoe vs. kayak……Arkansas Canoe Club’s White Water School……rules and regulations…….safety………. Seg 4 - John Stewart of Arkansas State Parks -  the state parks that offer floating opportunities in the parks and some parks that offer lodging that are nearby some good float streams….and will talk about the KAYAK KIOSK system……etc.

STEVE "WILDMAN" WILSON TALKS ABOUT THE OUTDOORS IN THE NATURAL STATE

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On Call of the Wild this week Kristen Bartlow, the Watchable Wildlife Coordinator, joins Wildman to talk about boats, boots, and bikes! 

This week Brad Heidel, the Senior Marketing Manager for Delta Waterfowl, joins Wildman to talk about the upcoming Duck Expo.  Also, Pablo Bacon, the NWTF Arkansas State Chapter President, joins Wildman to talk turkey!

Call of the Wild from Saturday July 8th, 2023

This week on Call of the Wild Wildmand chats with AGFC”s Enforcement Captain Stephanie Weatherington of Hot Springs about boating safety during this July 4 weekend.  Wildman also talks with AGFC Director Austin Booth about it being a "new year" for AGFC.

This week on Call of the Wild outgoing Commissioner Bobby Martin chats with Wildman about his 7 years on the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.  Wildman will also be joined by the incoming Chairman of the AGFC, Stan Jones.

Wildman talks about Father's and Fathers Day today with Robert Lewis—Pastor, author, public speaker and visionary for over 40 years.  We'll also chat with Duane Hada, fishing guide and artist about his CTO program of mentoring and ministering to kids through the outdoors.

Call of the Wild from June 10, 2023

Call of the Wild this week discusses a Memorial Day weekend recap and talks about free fishing and the upcoming summer fishing season.

This week on Call of the Wild, Wildman talks about Memorial Day and boating!

This week on Call of the Wild, Wildman welcomes AGFC veterinarian Jen Ballard, AGFC Commissioner AnneMarie Doramus, and Wildlife Officer Audrey Hunter Bush.  Happy Mother's Day from Call of the Wild!

This week on Call of the Wild we learn about the new duck dates for 2023 and the lifetime license for kids under 10.  Wildman also chats with Jeremy Risley, the newly named Black Bass Program Coordinator for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Followed up by pro bass fisherman Hunter Baughman and fishing guide Duane Hada.

Both AGFC Deputy Director, Ben Batten and Director of Parks & Tourism, Mike Mills join Wildman this week on Call of the Wild.

This week on Call of the Wild, Wildman visits with Clint Coleman about the SENIOR fishing clinic and fishing derby as well as other events planned for the summer.  They will even chat about the regular stockings of city park ponds, winners of the tagged trout drawings, the possibility of tagged catfish, and maybe a little about the new Arkansas Grand Slam program. Also Lori Bailey, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Education specialist, joins Wildman to talk all about hummingbirds and bluebirds here in Arkansas.

Jason Olive, Chief of Fisheries Division at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, joins Wildman this week to talk about how Arkansas has it all when it comes to fishing.  Also Randy Zellers, Assistant Chief of Communications for AGFC, talks about where to go fishing, and how to find the hottest spots in the state!

Arkansas Game and Fish Commision Turkey Biologist, Jeremy Wood, joins Wildman to talk turkey and so does National Wild Turkey Federation State Chapter President, Pablo Bacon!

As usual Trey Reid joins Wildmanto to talk about the latest with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.  This week Wildman is also joined by Randy Zellers of AGFC about it being tournament time in AR.  With spring upon us and summer right on its heels, Roger Goodwin of Mirror Image Detailing joins Wildman to talk about getting your boat cleaned up for the season.  Finally, Steve talks to Deke Whitbeck of the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation about the big Commissioner's Cup Bass Tournament.

Eric Maynard, the Assistant Chief of Education for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, joins Wildman this week to kick things off.  Following Eric, we'll hear from Calvin Wakefield as he discusses food plots, habitat management, and much more.  Don Ford also joins Wildman this week to go a little deeper into being a "master gardener."  The show wraps up with Andrew Yung teaching us how to set up, manage, and maintain fish ponds!

For the first March show, Wildman invites us to chat with Randy Zellers about boating, fishing, and more.  Trey Rogers from Bass Pro Shops gives us the lowdown on the 10 things every angler needs in their tackle box before heading to the lake.  And keeping with the fishing theme, Fishing guide Chris Darby extols the advantages of hiring a guide, gives tips on how to find a good one, and even lets you know what you should expect from whichever guide you hire.  Not to mention Trey Reid from the joins Wildman as per usual as well. 

As per usual on Call of the Wild Trey Reid joins Wildman to talk about what's happening with Arkansas Game and Fish.  Additionally AGFC's quail biologist Clint Johnson about the Bobwhite Quailand Ciera Rhodes chats with Wildman about Quail Forever here in Arkansas.

AGFC Wildlife Diversity Program Coordinator Allison Fowler as well as Jimmy Edmonds join Wildman this week on Call of the Wild.

This week on Call of the Wild, Wildman is joined by the director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Austin Booth.

This week on Call of the Wild Steve "Wildman" Wilson is joined by Trey Reid, Lt. Chris Foschee, and Tabbi Kinion, all from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.