Wildlife

A bear biologist with Arkansas Game and Fish says young male bears are roaming the state this time of year, following two fatal attacks in Arkansas last fall for the first time in more than a century.

National Geographic Explorer Doug Smith led the reintroduction of gray wolves to Yellowstone in the 1990s. He speaks at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m.

UAFS senior biology major Willow McFerran is leading a community BioBlitz this week in Fort Smith, using iNaturalist to catalog local species at parks, campus and beyond.

After a winter storm, birds become easier to spot as they search for food and shelter. Taylor Long of the Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society explains why cold, snowy days are ideal for birdwatching.

National Geographic’s "The Greatest Wildlife Photographs" is now on view at The Momentary, showcasing groundbreaking images, the risks photographers take to capture them, and the deep connections between people and the natural world.

On today's show, we’ll discuss a new study that finds rural cancer survivors in Arkansas are more likely to respond to surveys mailed or conducted over the phone. We’ll also explore just how far the Ozarks extend beyond Missouri and Arkansas, and hear about some of the images featured in The Momentary’s new exhibit, "The Greatest Wildlife Photographs."

The emergency order cuts back the daily trout possession limit in areas surrounding the state’s four most significant cold-water fisheries. Trey Reid, the assistant chief of communications at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, talks about the causes behind the shortfalls in the production of trout and what anglers can expect in the coming months.

Arkansas wildlife officials discuss a fatal black bear attack near Mulberry Mountain, highlighting the state’s growing bear population and hunters’ role in population control.

Stage Five of the Bass Pro Tour will bring top anglers and fan events to Beaver Lake in Rogers, marking the sport’s return after nearly a decade.

On today's show, we hear about a statewide tech accelerator that helps entrepreneurs start and sustain their businesses. Also, wildlife officials note that a rise in the state's black bear population means more encounters with Arkansans. Plus, our regular round-up of news from the River Valley with Michael Tilley from Talk Business & Politics.