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Photo by Lynn Betts, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Photo by Becky McPeake, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service.

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Photo by Lynn Betts, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The wildlife program of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to Arkansans for enhancing and improving wildlife and its associated habitat in the state. County Extension agents work with landowners, farmers, hunters, wildlife enthusiasts, homeowners, youth, teachers, local government officials, community leaders and others to address a variety of wildlife education needs. Wildlife extension and research faculty with the Arkansas Forest Resources Center support county agents with the latest management research findings and educational programs. We provide assistance to Arkansans in the following four education areas. Contact your local county Extension agent for assistance.

Wildlife Habitat on Private Lands - assist landowners with identifying appropriate wildlife habitat practices and understanding wildlife biology and habits as a basis for effective habitat restoration; preparing wildlife management plans; and identifying sources for financial and technical assistance.

Wildlife Habitat Management for Arkansas Landowners (PDF)

Fact Sheets - use the keyword "wildlife"

Wildlife Habitat Restoration on Private Lands Conference

Youth Education - ensure future generations have a connection to our wildlife and forest resources, and gain life skills though youth programs. 4-H Shooting Sports attracts 800+ participants annually. Since 1991, the 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) has trained thousands of youth and adults about wildlife identification and habitat preferences, management practices, and how to write a wildlife management plan.

4-H Shooting Sports

4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program

4-H Wildlife O-Rama

Envirothon

Wildlife Enterprises - are often overlooked as an alternative for agricultural producers; yet when economic conditions are severe and profit margins slim, a wildlife lease could make a difference. Compared to intensive agriculture, wildlife habitat enhancement requires little input with potentially large gains. Cost-share incentives are available to those owning land in areas identified as critical habitat and marginal production.

Agritourism

Arkansas Agritourism Initiative (Facebook)

Developing a Wildlife Enterprise - Is It For You? Web-based learning module

Natural Resource Enterprises (Mississippi State University)

Fact Sheets - use the keyword "agritourism" or "enterprise"

Wildland/Urban Interface - targets residential and small acreage landowners who live near urban areas. Educational needs range from improving wildlife habitat on < 40 acres to dealing with nuisance wildlife.

12 Wildlife Habitat Tips for Small Acreages (PDF)

Attracting Wildlife to Your Yard

Attracting Winter Birds

Backyard Habitat

Damage Control and Prevention

Is Bird Feeding Harmful?

Fact Sheets - use the keyword "wildlife"

Dealing with Wildlife - Are wildlife invading your yard? Do you own a farm or business that is losing money because of wildlife? Dealing with Wildlife helps Arkansans with wildlife problems around your home, yard, garden, woodlands, crop fields and pastures, using science-based information from wildlife biologists and university faculty.

Feral Hogs and Their Control - Feral hogs are very adaptive and learn to avoid hunters and traps. Here you will find information and resources to help control Feral Hogs.

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