< Back to Watchable Wildlife Arkansans have taken the state's
nickname - The Natural State - very much to heart. Ask anyone.
To see and to understand, you have to explore her forests and
rivers, her mountains and bayous. Diverse habitats and wildlife
define Arkansas. Whether you are wanting to view birds, wildlife
or just enjoy the gorgeous wildflowers along the roadside,
Arkansas has it all. With a deer herd numbering over one million
animals, a healthy black bear population, turkeys in all 75
counties, songbird and raptors of all types and bugling elk in
the Ozarks, there is no better place than the natural state to
photograph and view wildlife. Grab your camera and binoculars.
Wildlife watching is an uncertain business. You’re never sure
what you’re going to see or even if you’ll see anything at all.
But there are things you can do to increase your chances of
seeing a variety of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians in
their natural settings. - Be prepared. Before you visit, review
site descriptions and