This week it's all about Arkansas trails for Boots, Bikes & Boats! Wildman talks to AGFC's Kristin Bartlow and Jim Frank & Brennan Gamewell from Ozark Outdoor Supply.

This week on Call of the Wild it's all about hunting! Wildman talks with AGFC's Randy Zellers about the Urban Deer Hunt registration deadline . Then Wildman & Randy talk with Jay Moss & John Carroll about hunting big game in Arkansas, out of state and internationally 

It's a new year at the AGFC, Wildman talks to AGFC Director Austin Booth and new AGFC Commissioner J.D. Neeley about last year and the year to come. 

It's all about cool ways to stay cool in The Natural State with Wildman this week, he talks to Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian, Mike MIlls & Junior Rodemeyer

It's all about fly fishing this week on Call of the Wild!

This week it's all about Father's Day on Call of the Wild, Wildman talks with Bill Parkinson and his sons Ben & Dan Parkinson from Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock about Father's Day & being a father , plus,  Wildman reads his tribute to his dad.

This week on Call of the Wild, It's a.busy month with Father’s Day next weekend and Elk Festival…...Randy Zellers and Wildman discuss details of  FREE FISHING WEEKEND in Arkansas…..how it works……fishing derbies at the fish hatcheries…..how to report a State Record fish..…subscribe to ARKANSAS WILDLIFE for new calendar when you purchase your new licenses for next year…..and will end this segment by introducing AGFC’s new Chief of Education, Beth Hatch Then Wildman visits with Beth Hatch about her background and her plans for the education division of the AGFC in the future…..will mention the various programs that fall under her leadership……need for volunteers, etc. Later in the show they all discuss how BIG of a business FISHING is in Arkansas…numbers from recent survey about fishing in Arkansas.....and then talk about the Master Angler program…..Arkansas Grand Slam……FIRST FISH certificates…….Tackle loaner program…….F.I.S.H. and other programs designed to get folks “hooked” on fishing…. In the last segment, they about Arkansas & world record fish…….. 

On this week's Call of the Wild... Wildman talks to AGFC's Randy Zellers about it being time to turn ARKANSAS WILDLIFE calendar to the month of June……today is Shooting Sports State Championship in Jacksonville…….time to apply for special deer hunts for this fall…FREE FISHING WEEKEND is next weekend……Father’s Day is the 16th..…today is NATIONAL TRAILS DAY……..graduations are over and it’s time to start thinking about this summer….SCHOOL IS OUT—NOW WHAT? We will share about what WE did during our summers out of school…..church camps, baseball, swimming holes, KOA vacations…..etc. Planning your STAYcation is half the fun.  We will talk about some good DAY TRIPS……and then maybe some WEEKEND OUTING IDEAS…… Wildman continues to talk about any MUST SEE places or events or festivals this summer……and maybe some unique attractions like taking a scenic train ride through the Ozarks……or maybe some AIR CONDITIONED outing like to Mid-America museum or one of the AGFC nature centers…. We wrap up the show with a visit from Jerry Carsey, author of A GUIDE TO PRIMITIVE CAMPING, about his book…….and some good places to camp in the Natural State.

Wildman visits with Randy Zellers, Asst Chief of Communications with AGFC about it being MEMORIAL DAY……and will talk about the commission approving regulations for next two years ..then will introduce We will talk about your job duties, etc. 9:45             Corporal Sydney Grant…..AGFC’s Boating Law Administrator. joins Wildman & rRandy continue to talk about it being MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND…….how many boats are registered in Arkansas…..how many boats expected on our waterways this weekend……how many accidents we had last year and so far this year…injuries & fatalities…..most common cause of accidents…..life jacket rules and SONIC CITATIONS program…..will end this segment talking about some of the most crowded lakes during this weekend in Hot Springs…… 10:00   Wildman & Randy talk with Steve Arrison, CEO of VISIT HOT SPRINGS and Hot Springs Convention Center…….about WHY Hot Springs is so busy on holiday weekend…all the lakes and rivers in the area…and otters things to do and see if you don’t want to play on the water…….. 10:15   The Hot Springs fun continues with the new water toys for this year and the importance of safety on your waterways…..and then will end the show talking about the TAGGED FISH promotion…

Seg 1 Wildman visits with Matt Robinson of Ducks Unlimited about MAD MALLARDS week at Dickey Stephens Park…..Ducks Unlimited…..etc. Seg 2 A visit with Allison Fowler WILDLIFE DIVERSITY COORDINATOR for AGFC about POLLINATORS OF ARKANSAS.  what are the pollinators of the Natural State… Seg 3  We will continue to talk about pollinators……threats to pollinators……limiting factors…..what can the public do to help them……research being done…….educational efforts such as NATIONAL POLLINATOR WEEK June 17-23 plans???   good places to go see pollinators….. Seg 4 A visit with Lane Berrey & Kitty Sanders of BOTANICAL GARDENS OF THE OZARKS…..and their BUTTERFLY HOUSE…

IT'S ALL ABOUT MOMS AND THE OUTDOORS ON CALL OF THE WILD THIS WEEKEND, SEVE TALKS WITH SARAH BAXTER AND ANNE MARIE DORAMUS ABOUT BEING OUTDOOR MOMS IN ARKANSAS. 

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.