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: Wildlife
Why I Trust Sky Senderos: A Rancher’s Experience with Thermal Drone Wildlife Surveys
For over 14 years, I’ve managed an 1,100-acre family ranch in Seymour, Texas. Like many landowners...
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Managing the Aoudad Sheep: In the Trans Pecos
In the early years of the 1940’s and 1950’s, Aoudad sheep were first brought into areas of Texas...
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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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A Guide for Creating the Perfect Wildlife Habitat
While spring may be a quieter time for traditional hunting in Texas, it’s the perfect season to...
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The Majestic Kudu: Preserving a Species
The Kudu, a majestic African antelope now thriving on Texas ranches. Learn about their native habitat, conservation efforts, and how management contribute to the species’ survival. Explore the challenges Kudu face in Africa and how Texas plays a key role in sustainable wildlife management.
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Whitetail Deer Hunting in Texas: A Tradition of Conservation and Wildlife Management
Whitetail deer hunting holds a unique place in Texas culture, blending tradition, sport, and a deep commitment to conservation. Through the dedicated efforts of hunters, conservationists, and wildlife officials, Texas has grown into one of the premier hunting destinations in the United States.
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Facing the Threat: CWD’s Impact on Texas Deer Industry
The deer breeding industry in Texas faces significant economic challenges due to the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This fatal neurological illness has led to a downturn in breeding operations and sales, impacting local economies and reducing job opportunities in the industry. Recent legislative measures have aimed to alleviate financial burdens on breeders, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate the effects of CWD on Texas’s deer breeding sector.
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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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Spring Means Go for Feral Hogs
Spring Means Go For Feral Hogs By: Aaron Sumrall, PhD Deep in the grey days of winter’s...
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SUFFERING FOR DESERT DWELLERS
The journey of a public-land-hunting snob as he embracies the thrill of hunting on this expansive 180,000 acre ranch. From quail to predators like coyotes and feral hogs, we pursued a range of challenging game species.
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The Exotic Stock Market
When we look at the future of exotic game in Texas, we must first look at its past and where we are in the present.
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