Arkansas Wildlife

Arkansas Wildlife is the official podcast of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The show features hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreation in The Natural State. It also provides a look behind the scenes of the Game and Fish Commission's conservation work.

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Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Episode 81: Arkansas Emergency Trout Regulations: Insights and Impacts

December 10, 2025 • Arkansas Game and Fish Commission • Season 1 • Episode 81

Welcome to the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, the official podcast of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. In this episode, host Trey Reid is joined by Christy Graham, Trout Program Coordinator, and Vic DeCenzo, Assistant Chief in the Fisheries Division, to discuss the recent emergency trout regulations passed by the Commission. They delve into the reasons behind these regulations, which include significant water quality issues and fish losses at the Norfolk National Fish Hatchery. The team also explores the impacts on local fisheries, strategies for mitigating these effects, and provides insights on what anglers can expect in the coming months. Listen in for an in-depth conversation about conservation, the challenges faced by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and the future of trout fishing in Arkansas.