A team a collaborators will study the viability of potential actions designed to reestablish a population of ocelots in South Texas to help increase their numbers in the U.S. The collaboration includes Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, a unit of Texas […]
Study Investigates TX Ocelot Reintroduction Read More »
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced the Outdoor Recreation Act, a package of 14 provisions aimed at improving and increasing outdoor recreation opportunities, including recreational fishing, on federal lands. Building
Act To Modernize Federal Land Management Read More »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is taking steps to repeal the 2020 Alaska Roadless Rule and restore protections to more than nine million acres of inventoried roadless areas on the Tongass National Forest. The Alaska Roadless Rule,
Feds Taking Steps To Repeal Alaska Roadless Rule Read More »
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit released a “Be on the Lookout” bulletin to assist in the identification of an individual and vehicle last seen leaving a crime scene in the San Elizario area. An El Paso/Hudspeth
Game Warden Field Notes Read More »
Africa has some of the most unusual creatures on the planet. Throughout the continent there are all kinds of creatures that boggle the mind and are just downright unusual. Here are a few those taking to the bush in Africa
3 Super Strange African Animals Read More »
AUSTIN — With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast being reported, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding Texans to be on the lookout for these impressive birds as they move through
Whooping Cranes Make Way To Texas Read More »
Corporate and conservation partners are coming together to enhance wetlands on Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to improve wildlife habitat and water resources in the Trinity River Basin. Ducks Unlimited, working in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), will
DU, TPWD Team Up At Richland Creek WMA Read More »
Waterfowl hunters are gearing up across the state in anticipation of opening day. In an effort to avoid spreading invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding waterfowl hunters to clean,
Duck Hunters Can Halt Spread of Invasive Plants Read More »
Have you noticed coyotes getting bolder in their approach to people in urban areas and even in thew wild? This is an issue we first tackled on these pages in the May 2005 edition in an article entitled, “Coyote Attacks
This Is How Coyotes Become Dangerous Read More »
The National Wildlife Federation applauds the introduction of the bipartisan Indian Buffalo Management Act by Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.). The bill will establish a permanent program within the Department of the Interior to develop and promote Tribal ownership
A Look At The Indian Buffalo Management Act Read More »
Coyotes are the most common large predator in the United States. With populations everywhere from Yellowstone National Park to Central Park in New York City, they are highly adaptable creatures. In fact, the Navajo people have a tradition that coyotes
Black Coyote In Broad Daylight (Video) Read More »
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and partners have completed an intensive 14-day hazing operation on Togwotee Pass in Wyoming that indicates initial success in teaching grizzly bear 863 and cubs to avoid vehicles and people. Grizzly 863 and her
Hazing Grizzlies To Save Their Lives Read More »
What’s happening across the Western United States is frightening. As a wildlife conservationist, seeing the words “significant drought” over 1/3 of the Mountain West is beyond concerning. “Significant” is the designation above extreme. It’s like the Spinal Tap amplifier that
The Epic American Drought And Wildlife Read More »
Mossy Oak recently renewed its support of the National Wild Turkey Federation, signing a five-year agreement to continue as official camouflage of the NWTF, official convention sponsor and facilitate mission related activities to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our
NWTF, Mossy Oak Partner For Turkey Research Read More »
In continuing proactive efforts to protect migratory birds, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today released its Birds of Conservation Concern 2021 report. The publication identifies 269 species of birds that represent high conservation priorities for the Service and deserve proactive attention.
Feds Publish Birds Of Conservation Concern List Read More »
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that Denver’s Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge will be awarded $1 million in additional annual funding to expand their Urban Wildlife Conservation Program. With this funding, the Refuge will be able
A Look At Rocky Mountain Arsenal Read More »
For the second straight year, safety concerns over Covid-19 have forced cancellation of the annual Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey. The spring survey, which has been conducted every year from 1955 to 2019, is used to monitor the status
Federal Waterfowl Survey Cancelled Read More »
You either love them or hate them. Snakes are by far the most polarizing creature in Texas wild lands with a majority on the hate side, and a few of us loving them. The fact is, snakes should be respected
“Ground Rattlers And Other TX Snake Stories Read More »
The Boone and Crockett Club has released a new factsheet outlining the need for $45 billion in federal infrastructure investments in forest management and restoration on federal lands over the next decade. The document notes that the U.S. Forest Service has over 80
Boone & Crockett Calls For Forest Restoration Read More »
White-nose syndrome has killed over 90% of northern long-eared, little brown and tri-colored bat populations in fewer than 10 years, according to a new study published in Conservation Biology. Researchers also noted declines in Indiana bat and big brown bat populations. View
Disease Kills 90 Percent Of Certain Bats Read More »
