Wildlife
We offer a wide range of resources, publications and events to provide landowners, conservationists and hunters an array of information regarding wildlife, including white-tailed deer, dove, quail, waterfowl and turkeys as well as non-native species like feral hogs as well as habitat and population management.
Related Department: Animal Science, Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
Feral Hog Management
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Texas Master Naturalist 2023 Annual Meeting
This year’s Annual Meeting will be held at the southernmost point of the South Texas Plains ecoregion, surrounded by mesquite and prickly pear brush country in McAllen, Texas.
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Learn how white-tailed deer use scent to communicate! Our free factsheet teaches you about the seven white-tailed deer glands. You’ll learn each of their names, locations, and their role in deer communication. Download your free factsheet today!
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Help Texas wildlife survive water scarcity! Get expert tips on water conservation, habitat restoration, and tax benefits for landowners in our factsheet. Download “Save for a Rainy Day” today!
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Learn about one of Texas’ native big game species, the collared peccary, also known as the javelina. Often confused with feral hogs, javelinas have their own unique physical and behavioral traits that set them apart.
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This set includes: Box Traps for Feral Hogs, Corral Traps for Feral Hogs, Door Modifications for Feral Hog Traps, Making a Feral Hog Snare, Placing and Baiting Feral Hog Traps, Recognizing Feral Hog Sign, Snaring Feral Hogs, and Using Fences to Exclude Feral Hogs from Wildlife Feeding Stations.
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This publication helps landowners find profitable ways to manage their land after the Conservation Reserve Program expires.