Author: Richard Ledbetter

Arkansas Wild explores flintknapping — the ancient craft of shaping stone into tools — through Hot Springs knapper Phil Iacobacci, whose passion for knap-ins, Arkansas novaculite and Indigenous history keeps this thousands-year-old tradition alive one careful strike at a time.

Spring turkey hunting is a sensory-rich, patient pursuit. Success hinges on knowing the land, reading subtle signs, and moving with care—guided by gobbles, instinct, and a deep reverence for the wild.

Driving across the Grand Prairie reveals abundant geese during their migration. While duck numbers decline due to droughts, goose hunting rises in popularity, particularly for flavorful specklebelly geese, drawing many hunters to Arkansas.