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3-21-2024  Sean Lusk and Jordan Lindaman

This morning, we have a very interesting presentation which provides of an overview of fish habitat development & enhancement projects the AGFC has completed or has underway to enhance large sized / trophy game fish populations in Arkansas impoundments, lakes and river fisheries.

Please join me in welcoming Sean Lusk, the AGFC Fisheries District Coordinator and Certified Fisheries Professional based in Little Rock. Sean received his undergrad degree in Fisheries Biology from Virginia Tech and completed his M.S. in Fisheries Management from Auburn University and

joined the AGFC in 2015. Joining Sean today, is Jordan Lindaman. Jordan is a AGFC Reservoir Habitat Biologist with the Rogers, AR field office. He joined AGFC in 2015 and is a graduate of Iowa State University. In 2019 Jordan was awarded the AGFC Fisheries Division Technical Employee of

the Year Award. Presentation will include the following:  Economic positives which accrue to local communities who support the recreational fishing community with fisheries which include significant populations of large and trophy sized game fish.  Ranking game fish - What are the top five game fish in Arkansas, based on feedback from the recreational fishing community?

What are the key fishery developmental components associated with enhancing the growth of trophy game fish populations in impoundments, lakes, and river systems?

Overview of AGFC projects which have achieved results in enhancing the growth of large and trophy sized game fish populations in state managed impoundments, lakes, and river systems.

3-14-2024  Matt Hawkins

I  grew up in Fayetteville, AR fishing and hunting from a young age. I was a fly fishing guide and commercial tier through college. After college, I went into the corporate world as a business analyst. My favorite activities are fishing, backpacking/camping, canoeing, and taking care of my land out in Lincoln, especially if it includes teaching my 5 year old son. My favorite places to fish locally are any of the smallmouth creeks (secret!), Roaring River, and North Fork of the White/Norfork tailwater, although I don’t get to fish as much as I would like these days. My favorite travel places to fish are the Boundary Waters Canoe Area/Quetico and anywhere in the Rockies!

I purchased Wholesale Fly Company in September 2023. The previous owner, Bob Brower, was retiring and I was really upset and did not know where I would buy my fly hooks and beads from anymore. I had the crazy idea to buy the business and it worked out thankfully! Wholesale Fly Company (WFC) specializes in great quality and affordable fly tying hooks and beads via the website (wholesaleflycompany.com).

2-22-2024 Harlan Philips