Landowner perceptions of damage caused by beavers (Castor canadensis) in the Arkansas Delta were determined by mail survey. Beavers were reported on lands owned by 64% of the 460 respondents. Blocked culverts, flooded row crops, and girdled timber were the most common forms of damage. Of those with beavers on their lands, 90% requested decreased populations and 72% had tried removing beavers. Many landowners were unfamiliar with accepted control methods and where to get assistance. Landowners most often requested information on controlling beavers (49%) and demonstration of control techniques (47%). Coordinating assistance programs among several agencies, emphasizing education and demonstration, and loaning traps might improve landowner assistance programs.
