Lavishly illustrated with black and white photographs, this book tells the story of the state's wildlife in a historical and national context. It describes the resident species, their environments, early conservation efforts to save them, and the attitudes of those who sought -- whether for subsistence, profit, or recreation -- to make use of Arkansas's natural resources. From the rampant exploitation of game animals and wildfowl in the early days of settlement, along with unrestricted harvest of the state's timber that destroyed habitat, through the gradual realization by conservationists...
Lavishly illustrated with black and white photographs, this book tells the story of the state's wildlife in a historical and national context. It desc...
