I did an article for Texas Fish & Game in 2019 entitled Mystery Of The Black Longtail. In it I explained the name for these cats that I believe they are the source of the vast majority of “black panther” sightings.
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The word wolf carries weight. For some, it’s a symbol of wilderness. For others, it’s a predator to be feared. For many, it’s a creature that hovers between memory and myth. Few animals embody that tension more than the dire wolf,
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes listing the southern hognose snake as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. In addition to listing the species, the Service is also proposing a tailored rule under Section 4(d) of the
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Texans now have a faster, easier and completely anonymous way to report fishing, wildlife (poaching) and boating violations—putting the power to protect our natural resources right at their fingertips. Operation Game Thief (OGT), Texas’ wildlife crime-stoppers program, has launched Tip411—a
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In a major win for wildlife conservation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced it will pause use of the controversial “blanket 4(d) rule” and initiate steps to rescind it over the next 14 months—a key objective of a
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Few snakes spark more debate around Texas fishing holes and bayous than the cottonmouth, also known as the water moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus). Found across much of the eastern half of the state, this heavy-bodied pit viper is one of North
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The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation helped the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) add two tracts totaling 1,322 acres to the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The Laurel Fork project lies in the heart of the Southern Appalachian elk range
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The Screwworm Coalition of Texas, a coalition of 13 Texas landowner, livestock, equine and wildlife groups, today launched a new website to deliver reliable information about the New World screwworm. The site compiles information from lead agencies, including the U.S.
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A powerful real-life story of awe, science, mystery, and a childhood dream realized. Once thought mythical in Texas waters, great white sharks are now confirmed hunters in the Gulf of Mexico. Follow the epic journey of LeeBeth, a satellite-tagged apex
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In 2022, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) developed a public online component to expand its Wild Turkey Population Survey. In addition to increasing participation in the survey, the online component can also incorporate and track wild turkey
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The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are forming a joint response team to coordinate efforts in combating New World screwworm (NWS) prior to its arrival in Texas, following a directive from Governor Greg
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There’s a certain peace you can only find in the wild places — those corners of America where the noise of the world falls away, and you’re left alone with the land, the sky, and your Creator. I remember sitting
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Mule deer, iconic residents of the Western United States, Northern Mexico and Southern Canada, face an increasingly challenging landscape as human activities and natural factors threaten their populations. One significant issue impacting mule deer is the fragmentation and loss of
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The Texas Wildlife Association supports U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ April 26 letter demanding the Mexican government eliminate restrictions on USDA aircraft and waive custom duties on eradication equipment necessary to stop the spread of New World Screwworm (NWS). NWS
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For the fourth year in a row, several Texas cities ranked in the top ten globally during the City Nature Challenge (CNC), one of the world’s largest community science events. This year, fourteen Texas metropolitan areas participated in the challenge
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agriculture specialists at Hidalgo Port of Entry this intercepted a spider monkey, more than $980K in cocaine in two separate, unrelated enforcement actions. “Our frontline CBP officers and agriculture specialists continue to remain vigilant
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My fascination with the white bison (buffalo) goes all the way back to my childhood, when I first saw The White Buffalo starring Charles Bronson. The image of that massive, ghostly bison burned into my mind—a creature of power, mystery,
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As black bears continue their slow but steady return to parts of Texas, sightings have become more frequent across the state — from North Texas all the way to the Big Bend region. Thanks to conservation efforts and natural recolonization
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Across social media and hunting forums, AI-generated deer images have begun to appear: majestic whitetails with massive, perfectly symmetrical racks, velvet mule deer in alpine settings—even antler configurations that don’t naturally occur. Though stunning at first glance, these images are
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The family-friendliest party in Texas returns to San Antonio July 10-12 as the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) celebrates 40 years serving wildlife and landowners during the organization’s annual conference. WildLife 2025 will be held at the luxurious J.W. Marriott San
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