TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. MEMBERSHIP - TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. HUNTING AND LANDOWNER LIABILITY INSURANCE The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. EVALUATION | TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. SPRING 2021 L.A.N.D.S. OUTREACH TEACHER WORKSHOP RESOURCES Print, cut, and color your own butterfly OR freehand and color your own (with any animal shape). Use a type of camouflage pattern taught in the lesson. Take a picture of where you hid it. Create a digital scene, camouflaging a butterfly against a background. Create with a Microsoft Program or Paint. SMALL ACREAGE, BIG OPPORTUNITY The new Small Acreage – Big Opportunity (SABO) program is a joint effort of Texas Wildlife Association and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to address this need. Our intensive one-day workshops will teach landowners how to evaluate their property’s habitat and what options are available for wildlife management, including cost-share programs. AG AND WILDLIFE TAX VALUATIONS The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources.

TEXAS MULE DEER

The mule deer as a species isn’t as adaptable as the whitetail, doesn’t breed as quickly or as often as a whitetail, has a narrow range of acceptable habitats and doesn’t feed or breed as aggressively as the whitetail and therefore is more easily extirpated. Historically, mule deer resided in nearly every Texas county west of

the 100th

BRING BACK THE BEARS Bring Back the Bears Article by Tamra Bolton Photos by Katy Baldrick, Tamara Bolton, Timothy Flanigan, Russell A. Graves, Ben Masters . When Texas won its independence in 1836, it was still a vast and mostly

untamed territory.

WILD HOGS - PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Hogs are smart, according to animal behaviorists, and they rate very high on the animal intelligence charts. They quickly developed ways to avoid hunters and also became “trap shy.”. In the 80s and 90s, it was very common for wild hogs to go to feeders during daylight hours; but today, only on remote, undisturbed ranches will hogs venture TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. MEMBERSHIP - TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. HUNTING AND LANDOWNER LIABILITY INSURANCE The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. EVALUATION | TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. SPRING 2021 L.A.N.D.S. OUTREACH TEACHER WORKSHOP RESOURCES Print, cut, and color your own butterfly OR freehand and color your own (with any animal shape). Use a type of camouflage pattern taught in the lesson. Take a picture of where you hid it. Create a digital scene, camouflaging a butterfly against a background. Create with a Microsoft Program or Paint. SMALL ACREAGE, BIG OPPORTUNITY The new Small Acreage – Big Opportunity (SABO) program is a joint effort of Texas Wildlife Association and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to address this need. Our intensive one-day workshops will teach landowners how to evaluate their property’s habitat and what options are available for wildlife management, including cost-share programs. AG AND WILDLIFE TAX VALUATIONS The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources.

TEXAS MULE DEER

The mule deer as a species isn’t as adaptable as the whitetail, doesn’t breed as quickly or as often as a whitetail, has a narrow range of acceptable habitats and doesn’t feed or breed as aggressively as the whitetail and therefore is more easily extirpated. Historically, mule deer resided in nearly every Texas county west of

the 100th

BRING BACK THE BEARS Bring Back the Bears Article by Tamra Bolton Photos by Katy Baldrick, Tamara Bolton, Timothy Flanigan, Russell A. Graves, Ben Masters . When Texas won its independence in 1836, it was still a vast and mostly

untamed territory.

WILD HOGS - PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Hogs are smart, according to animal behaviorists, and they rate very high on the animal intelligence charts. They quickly developed ways to avoid hunters and also became “trap shy.”. In the 80s and 90s, it was very common for wild hogs to go to feeders during daylight hours; but today, only on remote, undisturbed ranches will hogs venture AG AND WILDLIFE TAX VALUATIONS The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. DEER - TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION Texas Mule Deer. As far as Texas deer, the desert mule deer is the less common cousin of Texas’ most prominent deer—the whitetail. Because its range is found in the least populated regions of Texas, many aren’t as familiar with the deer who roams chiefly in the Texas Panhandle and the mountains and basins of the Trans-Pecos. WILD HOGS - PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Hogs are smart, according to animal behaviorists, and they rate very high on the animal intelligence charts. They quickly developed ways to avoid hunters and also became “trap shy.”. In the 80s and 90s, it was very common for wild hogs to go to feeders during daylight hours; but today, only on remote, undisturbed ranches will hogs venture

TEXAS MULE DEER

According to Geist, the mule deer is a hybrid of the black-tail and the whitetail. Because mule deer share almost identical mitochondrial DNA as whitetails, it’s suspected that the original mule deer hybrid had a whitetail as a mother and a blacktail as its father. Therefore, scientists believe that the mule deer is relatively new to the BRING BACK THE BEARS Bring Back the Bears Article by Tamra Bolton Photos by Katy Baldrick, Tamara Bolton, Timothy Flanigan, Russell A. Graves, Ben Masters . When Texas won its independence in 1836, it was still a vast and mostly

untamed territory.

CRITTER CONNECTIONS MAGAZINE Critter Connections Magazine. E ach edition will include a species profile, puzzles, plant article, craft activities, fun facts, and much more! Look for it in our February, April, September, and November issues of Texas Wildlife magazine, click on the links below to view past issues of Critter Connections, or sign up for a yearly subscription.All youth educators and youths in Texas are

TWA LEADERSHIP

The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. WHAT DO MULE DEER EAT? Every serious rancher and wildlife manager strives to learn what the animals on their land eat, using that information in turn to help make good land management decisions. Many landowners in West Texas are interested in mule deer including their food habits and how to manage the food supply. This article is about the feeding habits and management of desert mule deer in the Trans-Pecos region WHEN TO START PLANNING FOR DOVE FOOD PLOTS With spring already in full bloom across Texas, now is the time to start planting food plots for dove hunting. Food plots should be composed of species that produce large seeds or grains as doves are seed eaters. Common species planted for doves include sunflower, millet, sorghum, and sesame to name a few. Planting in April – May

allows the

FAWN PRODUCTION: A SOUTH TEXAS PERSPECTIVE David Hewitt, Director of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute (CKWRI), recently presented data indicating that, during any given year, a typical population of 100 does in South Texas may give birth to as many as 136 fawns. This number assumes 95 percent pregnancy rates and litter sizes of one fawn for juvenile does (2

years old) and

TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. HUNTING AND LANDOWNER LIABILITY INSURANCE The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. AG AND WILDLIFE TAX VALUATIONS The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. DEER - TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION Texas Mule Deer. As far as Texas deer, the desert mule deer is the less common cousin of Texas’ most prominent deer—the whitetail. Because its range is found in the least populated regions of Texas, many aren’t as familiar with the deer who roams chiefly in the Texas Panhandle and the mountains and basins of the Trans-Pecos. SMALL ACREAGE, BIG OPPORTUNITY The new Small Acreage – Big Opportunity (SABO) program is a joint effort of Texas Wildlife Association and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to address this need. Our intensive one-day workshops will teach landowners how to evaluate their property’s habitat and what options are available for wildlife management, including cost-share programs. L.A.N.D.S. OUTREACH TEACHER WORKSHOPS L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops. Learning Across New Dimensions in Science (L.A.N.D.S.) Outreach Workshops are six (6) hour trainings that introduce attendees to the Texas Wildlife Association, in-class and outdoor lessons and activities, and how to CRITTER CONNECTIONS MAGAZINE Critter Connections Magazine. E ach edition will include a species profile, puzzles, plant article, craft activities, fun facts, and much more! Look for it in our February, April, September, and November issues of Texas Wildlife magazine, click on the links below to view past issues of Critter Connections, or sign up for a yearly subscription.All youth educators and youths in Texas are BRING BACK THE BEARS Bring Back the Bears Article by Tamra Bolton Photos by Katy Baldrick, Tamara Bolton, Timothy Flanigan, Russell A. Graves, Ben Masters . When Texas won its independence in 1836, it was still a vast and mostly

untamed territory.

FOR SALE: AGRITOURISM GATE SIGNS For sale: Agritourism Gate Signs. Price per each - $30 (includes S&H /Tax) Predrilled aluminum, gate signs are 18” L x 12” H, gauge .032 (approximately 1 millimeter thick), and come with a white baked enamel finish and green lettering. Click here to purchase! LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT Lawsuit Filed Against Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. TWA Members, On October 1, 2015 a lawsuit was filed by two individuals against Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and several of its employees seeking a declaratory judgment on the ownership of breeder deer and suspension of the emergency rules implemented by TPWD subsequent to the discovery of Chronic Wasting Disease in TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. HUNTING AND LANDOWNER LIABILITY INSURANCE The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. AG AND WILDLIFE TAX VALUATIONS The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. DEER - TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION Texas Mule Deer. As far as Texas deer, the desert mule deer is the less common cousin of Texas’ most prominent deer—the whitetail. Because its range is found in the least populated regions of Texas, many aren’t as familiar with the deer who roams chiefly in the Texas Panhandle and the mountains and basins of the Trans-Pecos. SMALL ACREAGE, BIG OPPORTUNITY The new Small Acreage – Big Opportunity (SABO) program is a joint effort of Texas Wildlife Association and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to address this need. Our intensive one-day workshops will teach landowners how to evaluate their property’s habitat and what options are available for wildlife management, including cost-share programs. L.A.N.D.S. OUTREACH TEACHER WORKSHOPS L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops. Learning Across New Dimensions in Science (L.A.N.D.S.) Outreach Workshops are six (6) hour trainings that introduce attendees to the Texas Wildlife Association, in-class and outdoor lessons and activities, and how to CRITTER CONNECTIONS MAGAZINE Critter Connections Magazine. E ach edition will include a species profile, puzzles, plant article, craft activities, fun facts, and much more! Look for it in our February, April, September, and November issues of Texas Wildlife magazine, click on the links below to view past issues of Critter Connections, or sign up for a yearly subscription.All youth educators and youths in Texas are BRING BACK THE BEARS Bring Back the Bears Article by Tamra Bolton Photos by Katy Baldrick, Tamara Bolton, Timothy Flanigan, Russell A. Graves, Ben Masters . When Texas won its independence in 1836, it was still a vast and mostly

untamed territory.

FOR SALE: AGRITOURISM GATE SIGNS For sale: Agritourism Gate Signs. Price per each - $30 (includes S&H /Tax) Predrilled aluminum, gate signs are 18” L x 12” H, gauge .032 (approximately 1 millimeter thick), and come with a white baked enamel finish and green lettering. Click here to purchase! LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT Lawsuit Filed Against Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. TWA Members, On October 1, 2015 a lawsuit was filed by two individuals against Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and several of its employees seeking a declaratory judgment on the ownership of breeder deer and suspension of the emergency rules implemented by TPWD subsequent to the discovery of Chronic Wasting Disease in HISTORIC WILDLIFE OF TEXAS Of all the species which typified historic wildlife abundance, the plains buffalo are the most well-known. In the early to mid-1800s, buffalo were abundant across the vast northern and central part of the state, but largely absent in East Texas, South Texas and the Trans-Pecos. Buffalo numbers have been estimated from 30 to 75 million

for North

DEER - TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION Texas Mule Deer. As far as Texas deer, the desert mule deer is the less common cousin of Texas’ most prominent deer—the whitetail. Because its range is found in the least populated regions of Texas, many aren’t as familiar with the deer who roams chiefly in the Texas Panhandle and the mountains and basins of the Trans-Pecos.

TEXAS MULE DEER

According to Geist, the mule deer is a hybrid of the black-tail and the whitetail. Because mule deer share almost identical mitochondrial DNA as whitetails, it’s suspected that the original mule deer hybrid had a whitetail as a mother and a blacktail as its father. Therefore, scientists believe that the mule deer is relatively new to the EVALUATION | TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. WILD HOGS - PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Hogs are smart, according to animal behaviorists, and they rate very high on the animal intelligence charts. They quickly developed ways to avoid hunters and also became “trap shy.”. In the 80s and 90s, it was very common for wild hogs to go to feeders during daylight hours; but today, only on remote, undisturbed ranches will hogs venture WHAT DO MULE DEER EAT? Every serious rancher and wildlife manager strives to learn what the animals on their land eat, using that information in turn to help make good land management decisions. Many landowners in West Texas are interested in mule deer including their food habits and how to manage the food supply. This article is about the feeding habits and management of desert mule deer in the Trans-Pecos region WHEN TO START PLANNING FOR DOVE FOOD PLOTS With spring already in full bloom across Texas, now is the time to start planting food plots for dove hunting. Food plots should be composed of species that produce large seeds or grains as doves are seed eaters. Common species planted for doves include sunflower, millet, sorghum, and sesame to name a few. Planting in April – May

allows the

FAWN PRODUCTION: A SOUTH TEXAS PERSPECTIVE David Hewitt, Director of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute (CKWRI), recently presented data indicating that, during any given year, a typical population of 100 does in South Texas may give birth to as many as 136 fawns. This number assumes 95 percent pregnancy rates and litter sizes of one fawn for juvenile does (2

years old) and

THE ROLE OF PREDATOR MANAGEMENT: A WILDLIFE MANAGER'S Predator management evokes visions of trap lines, snares, and death. Habitat management brings to mind the gentle, nurturing of a gardener, even if that sometimes means weeding, thinning and burning to encourage life. For many, we have been taught that these are opposing

concepts.

FOR SALE: AGRITOURISM GATE SIGNS For sale: Agritourism Gate Signs. Price per each - $30 (includes S&H /Tax) Predrilled aluminum, gate signs are 18” L x 12” H, gauge .032 (approximately 1 millimeter thick), and come with a white baked enamel finish and green lettering. Click here to purchase! TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. MEMBERSHIP - TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. TEXAS WILDLIFE RADIO SHOW The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. HUNTING AND LANDOWNER LIABILITY INSURANCE The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. Learn More. SMALL ACREAGE, BIG OPPORTUNITY The new Small Acreage – Big Opportunity (SABO) program is a joint effort of Texas Wildlife Association and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to address this need. Our intensive one-day workshops will teach landowners how to evaluate their property’s habitat and what options are available for wildlife management, including cost-share programs. BRING BACK THE BEARS Bring Back the Bears Article by Tamra Bolton Photos by Katy Baldrick, Tamara Bolton, Timothy Flanigan, Russell A. Graves, Ben Masters . When Texas won its independence in 1836, it was still a vast and mostly

untamed territory.

TEXAS MULE DEER

The mule deer as a species isn’t as adaptable as the whitetail, doesn’t breed as quickly or as often as a whitetail, has a narrow range of acceptable habitats and doesn’t feed or breed as aggressively as the whitetail and therefore is more easily extirpated. Historically, mule deer resided in nearly every Texas county west of

the 100th

WILD HOGS - PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Hogs are smart, according to animal behaviorists, and they rate very high on the animal intelligence charts. They quickly developed ways to avoid hunters and also became “trap shy.”. In the 80s and 90s, it was very common for wild hogs to go to feeders during daylight hours; but today, only on remote, undisturbed ranches will hogs venture FAWN PRODUCTION: A SOUTH TEXAS PERSPECTIVE David Hewitt, Director of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute (CKWRI), recently presented data indicating that, during any given year, a typical population of 100 does in South Texas may give birth to as many as 136 fawns. This number assumes 95 percent pregnancy rates and litter sizes of one fawn for juvenile does (2

years old) and

WHEN TO START PLANNING FOR DOVE FOOD PLOTS With spring already in full bloom across Texas, now is the time to start planting food plots for dove hunting. Food plots should be composed of species that produce large seeds or grains as doves are seed eaters. Common species planted for doves include sunflower, millet, sorghum, and sesame to name a few. Planting in April – May

allows the

TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. MEMBERSHIP - TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. TEXAS WILDLIFE RADIO SHOW The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. HUNTING AND LANDOWNER LIABILITY INSURANCE The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. Learn More. SMALL ACREAGE, BIG OPPORTUNITY The new Small Acreage – Big Opportunity (SABO) program is a joint effort of Texas Wildlife Association and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to address this need. Our intensive one-day workshops will teach landowners how to evaluate their property’s habitat and what options are available for wildlife management, including cost-share programs. BRING BACK THE BEARS Bring Back the Bears Article by Tamra Bolton Photos by Katy Baldrick, Tamara Bolton, Timothy Flanigan, Russell A. Graves, Ben Masters . When Texas won its independence in 1836, it was still a vast and mostly

untamed territory.

TEXAS MULE DEER

The mule deer as a species isn’t as adaptable as the whitetail, doesn’t breed as quickly or as often as a whitetail, has a narrow range of acceptable habitats and doesn’t feed or breed as aggressively as the whitetail and therefore is more easily extirpated. Historically, mule deer resided in nearly every Texas county west of

the 100th

WILD HOGS - PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Hogs are smart, according to animal behaviorists, and they rate very high on the animal intelligence charts. They quickly developed ways to avoid hunters and also became “trap shy.”. In the 80s and 90s, it was very common for wild hogs to go to feeders during daylight hours; but today, only on remote, undisturbed ranches will hogs venture FAWN PRODUCTION: A SOUTH TEXAS PERSPECTIVE David Hewitt, Director of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute (CKWRI), recently presented data indicating that, during any given year, a typical population of 100 does in South Texas may give birth to as many as 136 fawns. This number assumes 95 percent pregnancy rates and litter sizes of one fawn for juvenile does (2

years old) and

WHEN TO START PLANNING FOR DOVE FOOD PLOTS With spring already in full bloom across Texas, now is the time to start planting food plots for dove hunting. Food plots should be composed of species that produce large seeds or grains as doves are seed eaters. Common species planted for doves include sunflower, millet, sorghum, and sesame to name a few. Planting in April – May

allows the

HISTORIC WILDLIFE OF TEXAS Of all the species which typified historic wildlife abundance, the plains buffalo are the most well-known. In the early to mid-1800s, buffalo were abundant across the vast northern and central part of the state, but largely absent in East Texas, South Texas and the Trans-Pecos. Buffalo numbers have been estimated from 30 to 75 million

for North

DEER - TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION Texas Mule Deer. As far as Texas deer, the desert mule deer is the less common cousin of Texas’ most prominent deer—the whitetail. Because its range is found in the least populated regions of Texas, many aren’t as familiar with the deer who roams chiefly in the Texas Panhandle and the mountains and basins of the Trans-Pecos. CRITTER CONNECTIONS MAGAZINE Critter Connections Magazine. E ach edition will include a species profile, puzzles, plant article, craft activities, fun facts, and much more! Look for it in our February, April, September, and November issues of Texas Wildlife magazine, click on the links below to view past issues of Critter Connections, or sign up for a yearly subscription.All youth educators and youths in Texas are WILD HOGS - PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Hogs are smart, according to animal behaviorists, and they rate very high on the animal intelligence charts. They quickly developed ways to avoid hunters and also became “trap shy.”. In the 80s and 90s, it was very common for wild hogs to go to feeders during daylight hours; but today, only on remote, undisturbed ranches will hogs venture

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TEXAS MULE DEER

The mule deer as a species isn’t as adaptable as the whitetail, doesn’t breed as quickly or as often as a whitetail, has a narrow range of acceptable habitats and doesn’t feed or breed as aggressively as the whitetail and therefore is more easily extirpated. Historically, mule deer resided in nearly every Texas county west of

the 100th

EVALUATION | TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. AG AND WILDLIFE TAX VALUATIONS The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. WHAT DO MULE DEER EAT? Every serious rancher and wildlife manager strives to learn what the animals on their land eat, using that information in turn to help make good land management decisions. Many landowners in West Texas are interested in mule deer including their food habits and how to manage the food supply. This article is about the feeding habits and management of desert mule deer in the Trans-Pecos region THE ROLE OF PREDATOR MANAGEMENT: A WILDLIFE MANAGER'S Predator management evokes visions of trap lines, snares, and death. Habitat management brings to mind the gentle, nurturing of a gardener, even if that sometimes means weeding, thinning and burning to encourage life. For many, we have been taught that these are opposing

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