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.
All Resources on Wildlife
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Landowners and managers need a way of estimating quail populations to determine whether quail management practices are successful. Several direct and indirect methods of counting quail are described, including roadside counts, helicopter surveys, covey flush rates, drive counts, line-transect counts, mark-recapture, call counts, age ratios, and dummy nests. (12 pages)
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This publication examines common species of grubs that cause problems for pond fish in North America, explains the life cycle of each, and offers suggestions for grub management.
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To maximize profits, small hatcheries and oystermen can focus on branding, marketing, and production techniques to increase demand without increasing costs. Utilizing unique oyster-culture practices, highlighting regional variations, creating a brand name, and attracting a loyal following can lead to increased sales and profits. (3 pages)
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This fact sheet explains how to make minor repairs and repaint 3-D decoys to rejuvenate and extend their use.
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This 2-page publication answers basic questions about the disease including symptoms, how the disease is spread, what to do if you suspect the disease in animals, and recommended prevention strategies to follow.
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La enfermedad cronica debilitante es una enfermedad que afecta el sistema nervioso en venados cola blanca, venado burra, ciervo rojo, ciervo canadiense, y el alce americano. Esta publicacion de dos paginas responde explica temas basicas sobre la enfermedad tal como: sintomas, como se propaga la enfermedad, que hacer si sospecha le enfermedad en animales y […]
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This publication dispels common myths and will help you identify wildlife that has truly been abandoned.
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This publication teases out the key elements of laws governing hunting migratory birds over and around agricultural lands.
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This publication provides an accurate, current understanding of the disease, its diagnosis, management, and implications for the future.
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This publication discusses supplemental feeding, how it relates to habitat management, and other information white-tailed deer managers in Texas can use when deciding whether and how to engage in supplemental feeding of white-tailed deer. (