Private-Land Elk Hunts in Texas: How Management Makes for Better Bulls
For many hunters, the dream of a trophy bull elk means long waits, lottery draws, and miles of...
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Category: Conservation
Capital Farm Credit member plants the way for deer and exotic wildlife on his award-winning Hondo ranch
When it comes to being friends to the animals, you could say Kevin Tauzin is the king of the...
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Unveiling the Ocotillo: A Botanical Marvel of the Desert
In the heart of arid landscapes, where the sun scorches the earth and rainfall is a rare luxury,...
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Texas Mule Deer: The Species, Management, & HuntingTexas Mule Deer:
Mule deer found here in the great state of Texas (Odocoileus hemionus crooki) have populations that vary during wet periods (200,000) to dry periods (100,000) with most of the Texas population inhabiting the Trans Pecos region (80-90%).
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What Landowners Need to Know as We Celebrate 50 Years of the Endangered Species Act.
“To celebrate 50 years of the Endangered Species Act this fall is to acknowledge the nation’s wildlife and wild places in its simplest form. At the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the research at the nexus of national security, conservation, and healthy working lands. Every day, we look to strengthen wildlife conservation and to keep working lands sustainable.”
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Putting a Dollar Amount to Texas Ecosystem Services
Putting a dollar amount to Texas ecosystem services By: Brittany Wegner, Texas A&M Natural...
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What is a Conservation Easement?
Conservation easements are voluntary agreements between landowners and conservation organizations to restrict certain uses of the land, while still retaining ownership and decision-making rights. Wegner highlights the benefits of conservation easements, including tax advantages and the preservation of open spaces in the face of increasing development pressure.
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