I asked the question “Has anyone compiled a list of fish farms where it is okay to bird?” Someone said that it was a great idea and I should get started. So, here goes. As far as I know, all AGFC fish hatcheries are open to the public so I’m including some of them.
Okay to Bird
34.945561
91.709803
34.932926
91.563645
34.768482
91.909757
34.414125
93.058871
36.351079
94.289902
35.264513
91.571380
34.761915
91.951051
36.067747
94.233247
Treadway Minnow Farm, north of Carlisle.
Saul’s Fish Farm, north of Hazen.
Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery, southwest of Lonoke.
C. B. “Charlie” Craig State Fish Hatchery, aka Centerton, west of Bentonville.
Andrew H. Hulsey State Fish Hatchery, south of Hot Springs.
Bald Knob NWR, southeast of Bald Knob.
Not Sure About
Anderson Minnow Farm near Lonoke used to be “the” place but something happened and they may no longer allow birders on site. I don’t know what happened but I asked permission two summers ago and was turned down. Then in late July, 2009 it appeared that birding was allowed again. At this writing, I don’t know what the status is.
