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

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Adding crushed agricultural limestone (calcium carbonate), or "liming," is a relatively inexpensive, well-known, and highly discussed management practice to enhance crop productivity in both acidic soil and water. Liming a pond to maintain consistent and optimal alkalinity concentrations will improve ecosystem health and maximize fish growth. This publication discusses aquatic health and the application of […]
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In urban areas, tree squirrels can become pests when they eat pecans, berries, bird seed or vegetables from home gardens, or when they nest in attics. This leaflet discusses control of squirrels by fencing, trapping, poisoning and shooting. (4 pages.)
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Wildlife Services, part of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, helps the public manage the problems sometimes caused by wildlife. Its objectives are to protect wildlife, crops, livestock, property and human health by controlling wildlife when necessary. (2 pages.)
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House rats and mice eat and contaminate human and animal food, and they damage and destroy property. This leaflet explains how to identify rats and mice by their droppings, runways, food crumbs and noises. Various control methods are discussed. (4 pages.)
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Snares are traps that can be used to capture coyotes. The habits of coyotes are discussed in this publication, as well as what equipment is needed for snaring, where to locate snares, and how to set and check them. Dog and coyote tracks are compared. (4 pages.)