Few people feel that small mammals like skunk, opossum and armadillo improve country lifestyle; but before you load the shotgun or set the trap, let’s look at what these animals contribute.
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Wildlife
Articles, advice and resources for managing wildlife on your land, including habitat management, deer control and harvesting and wildlife conservation.
The Wild Side of Business: Tips & Tools to Photograph Your Game Harvest
Greg Simons’ quarterly column focuses on the enterprise aspects of wildlife-based recreation that takes place on private lands across the country.
How to Create Artificial Cover for Bats, Birds & Bass on Your Land
Food, cover, water, and space are the basic habitat components that are central to the health of all wildlife species. Though perhaps not as sexy as food or water, cover requirements for wildlife are often the weak links in the habitat equation for various wildlife.
Aflutter over Monarchs
The Texas Wildlife Association’s Conservation Legacy program connects local students to the plight of pollinators through a Milkweed for Monarchs habitat campaign.
The Wild Side of Business: So You Want to Play the Wildlife Game?
Greg Simons’ quarterly column focuses on the enterprise aspects of wildlife-based recreation that takes place on private lands across the country.
USDA Announces Bee Better Certified Program for Farmers & Ranchers
The start of National Pollinator Week included the unveiling of the Bee Better Certified program, a program to help farmers and ranchers inform consumers how their products are farmed in ways that benefit bees.
How to Create Sustainable Habitat for Big Game Production
This article is adapted from a presentation by Texas Tech’s Dr. Warren Conway on “Sustainable Rangelands for Big Game Production and Habitat Management.”
Water for Wildlife
Water is an essential part of any healthy, sustainable ecosystem, and landowners should be sure to provide for critters both large and small.
Q&A with Nature Photographer Larry Ditto
TEXAS LAND magazine recently sat down for a chat with Larry Ditto, a full-time nature photographer for the past 15 years
Red Fox: History, Habitats & Habits
If you live in any of the lower 48 states, Canada or Alaska, at least one of the five North American fox species is your neighbor.
Camera Surveys: The Emerging Wildlife Tool
Game cameras have become a popular scouting tool for hunters, but are they the right tool for you?
Stephen Kirkpatrick: Wildlife and Nature Photographer
Stephen Kirkpatrick has been chased by grizzly bears, attacked by alligators, and nibbled by piranha, and in the process, he’s captured some of the world’s most exciting wildlife and nature photography.
Exotic Animals for Your Ranch
Many land buyers are avid recreational hunters interested in creating their own game parks, while some enjoy exotic animals on their ranch for their beauty.
Guide to Introducing to Exotic Wildlife on Your Land
Owning land in Texas means different things to different people. For some who have inherited land, it is an opportunity to maintain their family’s heritage. For others who have recently purchased recreational land, it is a chance to create a legacy of their own.
Habitat Management Practices for Wildlife Valuation
While agricultural tax valuation is fairly common, Texas landowners have a unique opportunity to qualify for wildlife management valuation.
Deer Management 201: The Numbers
The key to preventing habitat damage is figuring out how many deer a piece of land can support without causing any harm to the land or the plants on it.
How to Create Duck Habitat on Your Land
Areas that stay moist for long periods during the year may have potential for duck habitat.
To Shoot or Not to Shoot: How to Age a Buck on the Hoof
From your perch in a deer blind, you see a buck come into the open. As you excitedly line up your shot, finger on the trigger, you take a moment to watch him. You don’t want to take an immature buck. But you have only seconds to guess his age. Do you shoot?
Increase Rural Property Income With Wildlife-Based Recreation
Continued growth of urbanization provides an opportunity for ranches to increase income through wildlife based recreation offerings to the public. Some landowners are currently taking advantage of these opportunities; but there are still unmet market needs.
Deer Management 101: The Basics
In deer management, the elements of concern are nutrition, age and genetics. When a manager understands the impact of each of these and strikes a balance between them, the result is robust bucks and a healthy deer herd.
