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Damage Control and Prevention

Arkansans derive many benefits from wildlife. Many people enjoy seeing wildlife on their property and encourage its presence. However, wildlife abundance has also contributed to landowner problems -- destruction of gardens and landscape plantings, increased incidence of deer-related vehicle accidents, lowered agricultural crop production, and bird depredation at aquaculture facilities, to name a few. In Arkansas, nuisance wildlife species contribute an unknown but potentially substantial cost in property damage.

The Wildlife Program of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service addresses both audiences, those private landowners who desire more wildlife and those experiencing wildlife damage. Whether you have bats in the attic or deer browsing on your shrubbery, your local county Extension office is equipped to respond to requests for wildlife damage information. Other agencies which provide information and assistance are the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the USDA Wildlife Services. For particularly dangerous or difficult situations involving common wildlife, Extension may refer you to a private wildlife removal specialist.