Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Episode 80: Beyond Bucks and Ducks: Conserving Arkansas's Non-Game Species

26/11/2025 24 min
Arkansas Wildlife Podcast Episode 80: Beyond Bucks and Ducks: Conserving Arkansas's Non-Game Species

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Episode Synopsis

Join Trey Reid as he chats with Allison Fowler, Assistant Chief of the Wildlife Management Division at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. They dive deep into the broader spectrum of wildlife conservation in Arkansas, discussing non-game species that make up 97% of the state's wildlife. From endangered mussels to pollinators like bees and butterflies, discover the extensive efforts made to conserve all of Arkansas's wildlife. Learn about the Arkansas Wildlife Action Plan, habitat management, and how even small actions like gardening with native plants can make a big difference. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the often-overlooked side of wildlife management that supports not just hunters and anglers, but all nature enthusiasts.

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