The Arkansas Department of Fish & Game is the state agency responsible for wildlife conservation, wildlife protection, habitat management, information & education in Arkansas.

The primary duties of the Arkansas Department of Fish & Game is:

• To manage and protect wildlife in Arkansas
• To manage wildlife habitat
• To educate the public on wildlife and safe hunting practices
• Set hunting and fishing seasons and creel limits
• Issuing hunting and fishing licenses
• Set hunting & fishing regulations in Arkansas
• Conduct tests for wildlife disease
• Animal Reintroduction