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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This 48-page free, downloadable publication provides crawfish producers information on successfully raising crawfish in Texas.
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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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Having Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) during hunting season in your land can be tough. Our free guide is here to help! Learn proven ways to prevent problems with livestock guardian dogs, teach hunters, and have a great hunting season. Download your copy 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 fact sheet discusses various mesocarnivores often encountered near human environments and why it is important to refrain from feeding these animals.
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While often seen as a nuisance to residents and landowners, vultures can provide many benefits to the environment.
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While often seen as a nuisance to residents and landowners, vultures can provide many benefits to the environment.
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Feral hogs are a destructive, invasive species that can be detrimental to agricultural operations. Feral hog pullers can be helpful with the management and removal efforts of feral hogs.
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This 7-page guide functions as an aid, primarily to school Integrated Pest Management (IPM) coordinators, to address the presence of feral hogs on school grounds.