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    Livestock grazing can be an effective tool in managing wildlife habitats. This publication explains how grazing affects various wildlife species such as white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, and turkeys, and how...
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    Managing noxious brush and weed species using herbicides can improve forage availability and enhance ranch profitability by increasing the livestock carrying capacity of native pastures. This publication takes 3 typical...
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    ...a thorough discussion of the kinds and amounts of food and cover plants turkeys need, and methods of managing brush, water, grazing, and farming to create suitable habitat. (16 pages)...
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    ...production, range condition, and the forage needs and preferences of different kinds of livestock. There are how-to's for defining an animal unit, and tips for managing flexible stocking rates. (6...
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    Topics include plant growth and development, density, mechanical control, herbicide control, prescribed fire, and managing a mesquite savannah. (10 pages)...
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    ...wildlife populations. Focus on intensive, local-scale management of upland game birds in Texas has renewed interest for private landowners in managing Rio Grande wild turkey populations and their habitat. This...
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    The most important practice for managing Chronic Wasting Disease is to prevent the movement of prions (which cause CWD) to new areas. This 2-page publication outlines the preferred on-site and...
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    This publication describes black bears in Texas and outlines how to recognize their presence. Included are strategies for bearproofing around your home and campsite, avoiding and managing black bear damage,...
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    ...practices (BMPs) that are effective for managing good quail habitat, because declining habitat quality and quantity is the ultimate cause of the quail decline. Healthy quail populations-which can persist through...
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    This publication provides background information on soybean production and marketing in Texas as well as specific guidance in selecting the best variety, preparing the soil and seedbed, fertilizing, managing pests,...
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