LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson issued the following statement on the passing of Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner Joe Morgan:

“Joe Morgan was my first appointment to the Game and Fish Commission due to his unmatched commitment to the outdoors and his character and integrity. He was an advocate for hunting and fishing in Arkansas long before he joined the Commission. Generations to come will benefit from his service to the state. He was a friend and will be missed. Susan and I express our condolences and prayers for the family.”