21-04-2025
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission names new director
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A new director has been named to lead the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Doug Schoenrock was named the 20th director of the AGFC, succeeding former director Austin Booth after he left the position in January.
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AGFC Commission Chairman J.D. Neeley noted Schoenrock's experience makes him the ideal person to lead the agency.
'Doug's deep understanding of wildlife conservation, coupled with his proven business leadership abilities, makes him the ideal person to lead the agency forward,' Neeley said. 'We are confident that under his guidance, the AGFC will continue its vital work in protecting and managing Arkansas's diverse fish and wildlife resources.'
Officials highlighted Schoenrock's background with Ducks Unlimited, noting that he has served on the company's national board of directors since 2002, the company's president from 2020 to 2022 and the chairman of the board from 2022 to 2024.
'I'm honored to join the men and women of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. I'm deeply grateful for the trust placed in me, and I thank Chairman J.D. Neeley, Vice-Chairman Anne Marie Doramus, and all the Commissioners for their professionalism and leadership throughout this process,' Schoenrock said. 'I look forward to working with the commissioners, the Arkansas General Assembly, Gov. Sarah Sanders, and all of AGFC's partners to advance the mission of conservation and stewardship on behalf of all Arkansans and the many visitors who experience the beauty of The Natural State.'
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Commission officials said Schoenrock is set to assume the role in May of 2025.
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