The Arkansas Wildlife Officers Association was established in 1994 as a non-profit organization designed to promote the best interest and welfare of all association members. Membership consists of Arkansas Wildlife Officers and other enforcement personnel of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

The AWOA and the Arkansas Wildlife Officer Magazine will help assure that hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreation will be available for future generations. The Magazine will also help to increase awareness and involvement in the activities surrounding enforcement of regulations, and to promote the game and fish efforts in our state.

Seventy-Five percent (75%) of all association's proceeds raised help finance several of the association's initiatives which include:

• Arkansas Children's Hospital - We were a major contributor in the building of a play room for the kids in the lobby of the hospital.
• Natural Disasters such as Hurricanes, Tornados, and Floods - We delivered supplies such as water, food, and clothing to assist during Hurricane Katrina, and assisted during the Marmaduke Tornado, and recent local flooding across Arkansas.
• Hunting Opportunities for Terminally Ill and Disabled Kids
• Scholarships for Higher Education - We provide financial assistance to association members, their spouses, and children who want to further their education.
• Emergency Assistance - To officers' families in the event of a catastrophic illness, accident, or death.
• Rods and Reels for Kids - Youth oriented fishing program.
• Statewide Charitable Christmas Donations - Such as Toys for Tots, local area Children's Homes, Angel Trees, and Shop with a Cop.