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Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
October 11 2007
Extension Economist: South Texas Hunting Prospects Best in Years
UVALDE Though crop losses from record rainfall earlier this year reached $200 million, hunting prospects across South Texas are excellent and the money spent on related activities throughout the region will be welcomed, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.September 19 2007
Wet Summer Could Mean Surge in Feral Hog Numbers
OVERTON Might it be raining feral hogs this fall? "Raining" might be something of an over-statement, but the wet year could mean bigger litter sizes and more far-ranging herds, said Texas Cooperative Extension experts.September 19 2007
Geographic Information System Workshop Slated For Oct. 18
SAN ANGELO A geographic information system workshop is set for Oct. 18 at the Texas A&M University System Research and Extension Center at San Angelo.September 17 2007
Playa Lakes Endangered Without Proper Management
AMARILLO A bountiful, wet spring and summer have made playa lakes more noticeable as they fill with water across the state, a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist said.September 12 2007
Fire Ants Killing Baby Song Birds at High Rates
COLLEGE STATION Red imported fire ants may be killing as many as a fifth of baby song birds before they leave the nest, according to research recently completed at Texas A&M University.September 03 2007
Wind Energy and Wildlife Thrust of Oct. 25-26 Abilene Conference
ABILENE Wind energy and its effects on wildlife will be the focus of a conference in Abilene Oct. 25-26 at the Big Country Hall at 1982 Lytle Way.August 16 2007
Extension Expert Issues 'Heat Advisory' for Farm Pond Fish
OVERTON Humans and their domestic pets aren't allow in being at risk from triple-digit summer heat, according a Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife and fisheries specialist.August 03 2007
Free Wildlife Management Workshop Offered in September
HELOTES Texas Cooperative Extension will present a free "Wildlife Management Workshop" during the evenings of Sept. 18 and 19 at the Helotes 4-H Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Road.July 20 2007
Extension Sets 3 Dove Appreciation Days Across Texas
SAN ANGELO Widespread rainfall across Texas should mean excellent dove hunting for much of the state, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife expert at San Angelo.July 12 2007
Playa Lakes Are A Valuable Plains Resource
FLOYDADA So how's your playa...is it holding water during this unusually wet year? Is it sporting a lush bloom of vegetation, in the water and on the land surrounding it?July 09 2007
West Texas Deer Study Group to Meet Aug. 7-8 in San Angelo
SAN ANGELO - The West Texas Deer Study Group will have its 10th annual program Aug. 7-8 at the Texas A&M University System Research and Extension Center in San Angelo. Anyone interested in deer management is invited to attend. The meeting starts with registration at 8 a.m. Aug. 7.June 29 2007
Diary of a Wildlife, Fish Manager: New Calendar Makes it Easier
COLLEGE STATION The number of people buying and managing rural property for wildlife recreation is increasing at an exponential rate and so is the need for information on managing ponds or land, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.June 29 2007
GIS to Help Ranchers Manage Natural Resources
SAN ANGELO Texas Cooperative Extension will present an introductory Geographic Information System workshop at 8:30 a.m. July 12 at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center in San Angelo.June 07 2007
Playa Management for Wildlife Meetings Planned in June
CANYON Wildlife-friendly management of playa lakes promises to be significant in Texas due to the unique functions these wetlands provide, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.June 04 2007
Survey to Determine Quail Return Rate After Wildfires
CANYON Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and Texas Cooperative Extension personnel are trying to find out how and when quail populations in the High Plains will recover after last year's wildfires.May 29 2007
Free Seminar on Bats Offered to Professionals
HOUSTONA free seminar on bats will be offered from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on June 8 in the boardroom of the Klein Independent School District offices, 7200 Spring Cypress Road, in Klein.May 22, 2007
'Gators and Cattails Spark Science Curiosity in Brazoria Fourth-Graders
ANGLETON Introduce a fourth-grader to a baby alligator, and he's likely to become interested in Gulf Coast ecology, according to Ed Barrios, president of the Cradle of Texas Chapter of Master Naturalists.May 15, 2007
White-tailed Deer Day Set for May 15 in Reagan County
BIG LAKE Texas Cooperative Extension plans to showcase the latest trends affecting the deer hunting industry with its White-tailed Deer Appreciation Day. The event is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 22 on the Rocker B Ranch.
May 4, 2007
Extension Agent: Feral Hogs 'Out-of-Control'
PITTSBURG - A feral hog management field day will address the worsening issue of feral hog damage in northeast Texas, said a Texas Cooperative Extension agent.May 3, 2007
Pheasant Appreciation Day Planned for May 15
NAZARETH - Interest in Texas pheasants is gaining more momentum, both for hunting and for just observing them, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.May 2, 2007
Rural Ranchers Help Trinity River and Themselves
STREETMAN -- Dr. Jim Cathey dipped a bottle into the Trinity River and held it up to the sun. The water was as murky as chocolate milk.April 17, 2007
Tom Green County Quail Appreciation Day Set For May 3
SAN ANGELO Texas Cooperative Extension in Tom Green County has scheduled a "Quail Appreciation Day" from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 3.April 16, 2007
Feral Hog Meeting Scheduled for May 1 in Levelland
LEVELLAND - Feral hogs cause serious problems with agricultural production, from row crops to hay crops to livestock and wildlife. And concerns are only growing, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.April 03, 2007
Pronghorn Management Workshop Scheduled for April 19
DALHART Pronghorns have increasingly become topics of conversation by farmers, ranchers, hunters, outfitters and wildlife watchers in the northern Panhandle, said a Texas Cooperative Extension specialist.March 23, 2007
Texas Cooperative Extension Sets Multi-County Range and Wildlife Program
JUNCTION Texas Cooperative Extension offices in four Central Texas counties are collaborating to present the 2007 Hill Country Range and Wildlife Program. The program is set for 9 a.m. April 11 in Junction's Coke R. Stevenson Center.March 20, 2007
MEDIA ADVISORY: Tapping into The Trinity River from Headwaters to the Bay
What: The Trinity River is not the longest in Texas, but it supplies water to millions of people. It also supports a substantial portion of the state's ecology. How long will the water last? How long can the quality be sustained?March 05, 2007
New Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch Unveiled
ROBY The disappointing 2006-07 quail season has ended, but a bright new venture for quail has just begun in West Texas, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife specialist. The venture targets both bobwhite and scaled quail, and wild quail enthusiasts can thank donors of a Fisher County ranch for actively trying to save these dwindling populations.March 02, 2007
Bexar County Extension to Present A-to-Z Farm Pond Management Workshop
SAN ANTONIO Texas Cooperative Extension for Bexar County will present a free farm pond management workshop from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on March 22 at Palo Alto College, 1400 West Villaret in San Antonio. "Farm Pond Management A to Z" will be presented in Room 100B of the college's Performing Arts building with registration beginning at 6 p.m.March 01, 2007
Managing Urban Wildlife Becoming Critical in Growing Cities, Suburbs
DALLAS Humans and animals cross paths more than ever in growing Texas cities, wildlife experts say.February 22, 2007
Human, Vulture Culture Can Clash on Central Texas Landscape
SAN ANTONIO -- In a semi-rural section of northwest San Antonio, dozens of vultures congregate on high-tension electrical towers as if holding a meeting. Others make lazy circles in the air, waiting for an opportunity to land and join them.February 16, 2007
Rains Bring Large Fish Kills in East Texas
OVERTON "Few people get to see a bass this big ever," said Duel Glass, East Texas lake owner.February 09, 2007
Multi-County Seminar Will Focus on Feral Hogs
LULING Texas Cooperative Extension will be one of the sponsors of a multi-county seminar on feral hogs to be held Feb. 20 in Luling. The seminar will be from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Luling Civic Center, 333 East Austin Street.January 31, 2007
Texas Brigades Seek to Muster New Recruits
SAN ANGELO Texas Cooperative Extension's Texas Brigades is seeking to muster new recruits into this year's summer camps.January 22, 2007
Lacher Named Texas A&M Wildlife, Fisheries Sciences Head
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Thomas E. Lacher Jr. has been named head of the wildlife and fisheries sciences department at Texas A&M University, effective March 1.November 06, 2006
Several Resources Can Help Landowners Manage for Wildlife
WICHITA FALLS Proceedings from the recent 2006 Red River Quail Symposium point landowners to these resources when seeking information on managing land for wildlife:November 06, 2006
Quail Hunting Has Positive Impact on Rural Economies
WICHITA FALLS Leasing land for quail hunting has a positive impact on many rural economies in the state, said a Texas Cooperative Extension economist.October 23, 2006
Wilkins to Lead Renewable Natural Resources Work at Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Neal Wilkins, certified wildlife biologist and professor, has been named director of the Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources.October 20, 2006
Economic Benefits of Nature Tourism Theme of Meeting near Houston
PASADENA Miles Phillips, nature tourism specialist for Texas Cooperative Extension, will speak at the Clear Creek Nature and Cultural Tourism Council meeting Nov. 1.October 09, 2006
Texas A&M Student Wildlife Team Takes National Title
COLLEGE STATION Texas A&M University's student chapter of The Wildlife Society won the national title at the Ninth Annual Student Quiz Bowl recently in Anchorage, Alaska.October 06, 2006
Texas Researchers Casting for Answers to Stop Alga Problem in Texas Lakes
COLLEGE STATION Texas researchers are hoping for a golden opportunity to reel in a solution to stop a toxic algae that has killed millions of fish in the state's lakes.October 03, 2006
Ranching in 21st Century is Focus of Upcoming Program
SONORA Texas Cooperative Extension will host "Ranching in the 21st Century,"at 8 a.m. on Oct. 27 at the Sutton County Civic Center.October 02, 2006
Urban Wildlife Management Book Something to Crow About
COLLEGE STATION The new textbook, "Urban Wildlife Management," may be something to crow about.September 28, 2006
Red River Quail Symposium Set for Oct. 11-13 in Wichita Falls
WICHITA FALLS Texas Cooperative Extension will co-host the "Red River Quail Symposium," Oct. 11-13 at the Multi-Purpose Event Center at 900 Fifth St. in Wichita Falls. Registration starts at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 11. Three Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units will be available for each of the three days (nine hours total).September 13, 2006
Dead Deer Found in Some West Central Texas Counties in Recent Weeks
SAN ANGELO With deer season just around the corner, deer experts are concerned about reports of an unusually high number of dead deer in several West Central Texas counties.August 25, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension sets Multi-County Feral Hog Appreciation Day In Mason
MASON Texas Cooperative Extension will present a multi-county "Feral Hog Appreciation Day" on Sept. 28 at the Mason County Community Center located in Fort Mason Park. The park is on U.S. Highway 87 South in Mason.August 22, 2006
Getting the Dirt on Soil Stewardship
SAN ANTONIO Soil stewardship will be the topic for the seventh annual South Texas Farm and Range Forum on Sept. 14 and 16 in San Antonio.August 21, 2006
Trap, Fish or Snap Upcoming Event for All Enthusiasts
LUFKIN Whether you fish, shoot or photograph wildlife, the upcoming 2006 East Texas Sportman's Skills Event has something to offer, said Dr. Billy Higginbotham, fisheries and wildlife specialist with Texas Cooperative Extension.August 11, 2006
Filling Ponds with Well Water Can Kill Fish
OVERTON Landowners seeking to replenish their drought-depleted farm ponds with well water could kill their fish if they're not careful, said an expert with Texas Cooperative Extension.August 10, 2006
Red River Quail Symposium set for Oct. 11-13 at Wichita Falls
WICHITA FALLS Texas Cooperative Extension will co-host the "Red River Quail Symposium" Oct. 11-13 at Wichita Falls.July 24, 2006
Shooting Wildlife Without Weapons Aim of New Publication
COLLEGE STATION Hunters lie in wait, camouflaged inside makeshift huts near areas wildlife visit during their daily search for food and water. Shots interrupt the early morning hum of insects and distant bird calls.July 21, 2006
Extension Sets Aug. 8 Dove Appreciation Day
SWEETWATER Texas Cooperative Extension has scheduled a dove appreciation day from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Longworth Community Center. The community center is located on Farm-to-Market Road 57, 2 miles east of State Highway 70 between Roby and Sweetwater.July 13, 2006
Pronghorn Symposium Slated for Aug. 15-17 in Alpine
ALPINE Pronghorn antelope are interesting creatures, but information on their management can be as hard to gather as the fleet-footed speedsters themselves.June 30, 2006
Supplemental Deer Feeding Can Reduce Rangeland Quality
UVALDE Supplemental feeding of white-tailed deer helps produce trophy bucks, but it can also mean trouble for ranglelands, according to Texas Agricultural Experiment Station research conduced in Uvalde.June 20, 2006
Panhandle Deer Appreciation Day Scheduled
ALLISON Panhandle Deer Appreciation Day will be held June 29 by Texas Cooperative Extension in Wheeler, Hemphill and Roberts counties.May 25, 2006
Health Officials Suggest Caution in Wake of Tularemia Case
AMARILLO Jackrabbits and cottontail rabbits could present a health problem in the Texas Panhandle this summer. A case of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, has been found in Potter County.May 24, 2006
Pronghorn Symposium Slated for Aug. 15-17 in Alpine
ALPINE -- Texas Cooperative Extension will co-sponsor a pronghorn symposium on Aug. 15-17 at Sul Ross State University's Espino Conference Center. The center is located at the University Center, Ave. B and Harrison St., Campus Entrance 4, in Alpine. Anyone interested in pronghorns is invited to attend.May 24, 2006
Brown County Feral Hog Workshop Set for June 8
BROWNWOOD -- Texas Cooperative Extension will host a feral hog workshop at 8 a.m. June 8 at the Brown County Fairgrounds.May 16, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension Sets Quail Appreciation Day May 26
MERTZON Texas Cooperative Extension offices in Reagan and Irion counties will host a "Quail Appreciation Day" this month. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. May 26 and the program follows at 9 a.m. at the Rocker B Ranch headquarters.May 15, 2006
Brown Accepts Post at North Carolina State University
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Robert Brown, who has headed the wildlife and fisheries sciences department at Texas A&M University for 14 years, has been named dean of the College of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University-Raleigh. His appointment will begin Aug. 1.April 24, 2006
Public Invited to Grand Re-Opening of Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
DALLAS The last couple of years have brought new life to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area.April 13, 2006
Mad About Poor Fishing? Consider 'Angler' Management
OVERTON - If poor bass and bluegill catches are pushing your buttons, then better pond management may be needed, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.April 12, 2006
Pond Management Seminar Slated for April 19 in Baird
BAIRD - Small pond owners, or those who want to be, can learn more about pond management at the Callahan County Farm Pond Management Seminar. The event, scheduled for April 19 in the Baird Activity Center, will be presented by Texas Cooperative Extension and the Callahan Divide Soil and Water Conservation District.April 07, 2006
Too Many Bigmouths Can 'Sink' Bass Fishing
COLLEGE STATION - When there's a battle of the big mouths, the fisherman loses, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.April 07, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension Sets Quail Appreciation Day April 28
MENARD - Texas Cooperative Extension in Menard will host a "Quail Appreciation Day" on April 28. Participants will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Hext School Building, located 16 miles east of Menard on State Highway 29.April 07, 2006
Llano County Deer Appreciation Day Set for April 20
LLANO Texas Cooperative Extension will host the Llano County Deer Appreciation Day, beginning at 8:30 a.m. April 20 at the Llano County Community Center.April 06, 2006
Texas Quail Index Training Slated for April 24-25
SAN ANGELO Texas Cooperative Extension will offer a Texas Quail Index Training for new Index cooperators on April 24-25 at the Texas A&M University System Research and Extension Center in San Angelo.March 31, 2006
Pond Owners with Muddy Waters Don't Have to Sing the Blues
OVERTON For many fish species, muddy waters are just fine, thank you.March 24, 2006
The Acid Test: Is Your Pond pH Too Low?
OVERTON If your pond needs lime to correct its pH, then "anytime is a good time to lime," said Dr. Billy Higginbotham, Texas Cooperative Extension fisheries and wildlife specialist.March 22, 2006
Hill Country Wildlife Management Workshop Set for April 12
MASON Texas Cooperative Extension has scheduled the Hill Country Wildlife Management Workshop for April 12 at the Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area.March 21, 2006
Post-Fire Management Tips Offered By Extension Officials
AMARILLO All may appear lost, but with time and rain, pastures burned by recent fires will come back stronger than ever, Texas Cooperative Extension specialists say.March 14, 2006
Wildlife Fare Better than Livestock through Wildfires
CANYON Instinct kicks in for wildlife when fires threaten their existence and they flee, said Ken Cearley, Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife specialist.March 13, 2006
Conference Aims to Lessen Livestock/Wildlife Enterprise Conflicts
SAN ANGELO Maximizing profits by minimizing conflicts between ranching and wildlife enterprises is the theme of a two-day program beginning at 12:30 p.m. May 10 at San Angelo's Texas A&M University Research and Extension Center.March 10, 2006
Extension Presents Farm Pond Management Program March 30
SAN ANTONIO Texas Cooperative Extension for Bexar County will present a program on farm pond management on March 30.March 09, 2006
South Plains Master Naturalist Chapter is Enrolling Volunteers
LUBBOCK If you've ever placed a baby bird back in its nest, walked the shores of a playa lake counting critter tracks or enjoyed the beauty of a sunset up on the Caprock, you may be a naturalist.February 23, 2006
Fort Hood, Texas A&M University System Celebrate Partnership
KILLEEN Appreciation for those in the military services is nothing new for the Texas A&M University System, said a Texas Cooperative Extension military program representative at a Feb. 20 luncheon in Killeen celebrating Fort Hood.February 17, 2006
Experts Flush with Safety Tips about Quail Hunting
SAN ANTONIO -- While the accidental shooting of a quail-hunting companion by Vice President Cheney has received national attention, shooting safety has long been the responsibility of any individual quail hunter, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.February 15, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY: Celebrate Fort Hood to be Held Feb. 20
WHO: U.S. Rep. John Carter, Dr. Red Duke, TAMU presentersJanuary 26, 2006
Wildlife Enterprise Program to Highlight Abilene Expo
ABILENE -- Wildlife entrepreneurs can learn from some of the state's top educators during the Texas Wildlife Experience "Tools II" Expanding the Wildlife Enterprise program.January 24, 2006
Hurricane Destruction, Military Maneuvers High on Natural Resources Research List
COLLEGE STATION While humans grapple with restarting their lives along the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast, scores of migratory birds, fish, reptiles and mammals scurry about seeking food and shelter as spring mating season approaches.January 23, 2006
Birds, Rodents Can Cause Significant Damage to Animal Feeding Operations
AMARILLO Thousands of starlings perched on a high wire may be an impressive sight for some, but for livestock operation owners, they are a picture of money flying off the property.January 12, 2006
Texas Brigades Youth Camps Seek New Recruits
SAN ANGELO Texas Cooperative Extension's Texas Brigades is sounding the call for cadets to participate in this year's summer camps.January 06, 2006
Bone Dry Weather Poses Opportunity for Pond Owners
OVERTON "You know it's dry when your fish have ticks," quips a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.January 06, 2006
Texas Cooperative Extension Sets Two Predator Awareness Days
CANYON --Texas Cooperative Extension has scheduled two Predator Awareness Workshops this month.December 26, 2005
Wildlife Research Examines Bobwhite's 'Home on the Range'
VERNON Land managers on the Texas Rolling Plains should exercise care when applying prescribed burns to control mesquite if promoting wildlife is part of their overall management strategy.December 15, 2005
Mellon Foundation Recognizes Texas Brigades Youth Program
SAN ANTONIO The Richard King Mellon Foundation recently recognized Texas Cooperative Extension's Texas Brigades Education and Youth Leadership Development Program for outstanding accomplishment in youth development.December 05, 2005
A Better Feral Hog Trap: When Trapping Large Groups, Bigger is Better
COLLEGE STATION Bigger is better when it comes to trapping feral hogs.December 05, 2005
A Better Feral Hog Trap: When Trapping Large Groups, Bigger is Better
COLLEGE STATION Bigger is better when it comes to trapping feral hogs.December 01, 2005
Go Fishing No Game for Inland Waters Worldwide
COLLEGE STATION Fish pulled from the world's lakes and rivers seem to provide a never-ending source of food, jobs and income for people in developing nations.November 15, 2005
Retail Security Technology Used to Research Deer Feed Consumption, Theft
UVALDE Supplemental feeding of white-tailed deer is a long-standing wildlife management practice in deer hunting areas, said a researcher at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center here. But knowing which animals were eating what supplements, as well as knowing how much they were eating, used to be impossible to determine.November 07, 2005
Two December Pesticide Applicator Training Programs Scheduled at Overton
OVERTON Integrated pesticide management for pastures is not just about when to spray, said a forage specialist with Texas Cooperative Extension.November 02, 2005
New Publication Gives Ins, Outs of Quail Habitat Monitoring
UVALDE Successful wildlife management depends on good habitat management, according to the new publication, "Habitat Monitoring for Quail on Texas Rangelands," by Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife and range specialists.October 28, 2005
Galveston Elementary Students Venture the Bay from the Classroom
GALVESTON When fifth-grade students at Morgan Elementary School scored higher than expected on the science portion of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test last Spring, it was just one of many successes, according to the volunteer who developed the Bay Adventures program.October 25, 2005
Cyclical Population Explosion of Cotton Rats Causes Concern
CANYON The Texas Panhandle and South Plains needed a pied piper this summer to deal with a population explosion of cotton rats.October 21, 2005
Morrison Fills Kleberg Chair in Wildlife Ecology at Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Michael Morrison has been chosen for the Caesar Kleberg Chair in Wildlife Ecology at Texas A&M University. Morrison previously was director of the Great Basin Institute at the University of Nevada-Reno.October 17, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Sets Three Fall Predator Awareness Days
CANYON -- Texas Cooperative Extension has set three Predator Awareness Workshops this fall.October 14, 2005
Texas A&Ms Boone and Crockett Chair in Wildlife and Conservation Policy Named
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Tarla Rai Peterson has been named Boone and Crockett Wildlife and Conservation Policy Chair at Texas A&M University.October 14, 2005
Quail Management Basics for West Texas Program Set Oct. 28
RANKIN Texas Cooperative Extension will host Quail Management Basics for West Texas on Oct. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Upton County Extension office,1000 North Hwy 329, here.October 11, 2005
Brown Selected Wildlife Society President
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Robert Brown was named president of The Wildlife Society during its recent annual meeting in Madison, Wis. Brown is Texas A&M University wildlife and fisheries sciences department head.September 30, 2005
Texas Master Naturalists Win Take Pride in America Award
WASHINGTON The Texas Master Naturalist program was honored today with the Take Pride in America award at ceremonies here. The award was in the state programs category.September 05, 2005
Wildlife on the High Plains: Playas Hold the Key
CANYON Where do you find game on the High Plains?August 26, 2005
Symposium Will Cover Hot Topic for Land Managers
KERRVILLE There'll be a hot time in the old town when land managers throughout Texas arrive for a fire symposium to be held Sept. 14-16 at the YO Ranch Hotel and Conference Center here.August 18, 2005
Seminar for People Game to Manage Wildlife in Urban Areas
SAN ANTONIO For some, managing urban wildlife may involve visions of bar-hopping or nightclubbing. For those attending the "Managing for Wildlife in an Urban Island" seminar, it means learning how to provide a habitat for wildlife that will also benefit the property owner.August 17, 2005
Second Year Tests Prove Wildlife Food Plot Mix Viable
OVERTON The second year of tests has proved the practicality of a seed mix for white-tailed deer feed plots in East Texas, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station scientist here.August 15, 2005
Strange-Looking Dove is in the Bag
UVALDE Fashions at most rural Texas convenience stores run to camo-green starting Sept. 1, leading one to believe "camouflage" may suddenly be the next big thing.August 10, 2005
Disparate Mole-rats: Underground Soap Opera Brings New Science to Light
COLLEGE STATION This is all underground, and naked mole-rats prefer it that way: Momma naked mole-rat is the only one having babies, and she's got several naked mole-rat boyfriends.August 01, 2005
Pond Fish: Drought Isn't Over
OVERTON Despite recent rains in East Texas, as far as pond fish are concerned, it's still a drought, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.July 18, 2005
Producers Can Learn to Balance Cattle Production with Wildlife
MIAMI Producers who want to balance their cattle operations and potential wildlife benefits are invited to attend a seminar Aug. 5 at the Roberts County Community Center.July 12, 2005
Extension Sets Dove Appreciation Days Across Texas
SAN ANGELO As hot as the weather has been, it's hard to believe hunting season is just around the corner, but Sept.1 is the opening day of dove season. And that's the official start of the Texas hunting season.July 08, 2005
Foxy Wildlife Confused for Coyotes
AUSTIN Wildlife biologists at Texas Cooperative Extension in Travis County receive calls about wild animal sightings and activities almost every day.June 17, 2005
Predator Management Workshop Conceived for Farm, Ranch, Suburbia
GLEN ROSE Coyotes don't only prey on lambs and kid goats; they also find Tom and Fido quite tasty, thank you.June 17, 2005
Where Theres Smoke, Theres Wildlife
KERRVILLE Where there's smoke, there's wildlife. Texas Cooperative Extension has scheduled the symposium "Fire as a Tool for Managing Wildlife Habitat in Texas" for Sept. 14-16 at the YO Ranch Hotel and Conference Center here.June 13, 2005
Extension: Better Predator Control Comes with Integrated Pest Management Approach
PAMPA Lions and tigers and bears, oh my.June 10, 2005
Weird Pond Sightings Explained
OVERTON Call it the pond owner's version of the X-Files: reports of floating brains and jellyfish in freshwater.June 09, 2005
Texas Cooperative Extension Wildlife Specialist Named Volunteer of the Year
SAN ANGELO Dr. Dale Rollins, Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife specialist at San Angelo, was recently named the Volunteer of the Year by Quail Unlimited and Winchester Ammunition. The award was presented during the association's Celebrity Quail Hunt in Albany, Ga..June 01, 2005
'Helter-Skelter' Pond Weed Control Can Kill Fish
OVERTON Going overboard with aquatic weed control can lead to wholesale fish kills in small ponds and lakes, warns a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.May 13, 2005
Wildlife Management Seminar Slated for May 25 in Upton County
RANKIN Texas Cooperative Extension's Upton County office is presenting a wildlife management seminar May 25 in the Upton County Extension Office Meeting Room. The Extension office is located at 1000 N. Highway 329 here.May 06, 2005
Texas 4-H Kids Go Wild Over Wildlife
BROOKSHIRE Young 4-H conservationists from across the state tested their wildlife and habitat management skills here April 23 during the 2005 Statewide Texas Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program's annual contest.May 03, 2005
May 26 Seminar to Show How Quail Coveys Can Convert to Cash
MIAMI Interest in quail management has to start with the bottom line "show me the money."April 12, 2005
QuailMasters Set to Fledge On June 2
SAN ANGELO - "Understanding the Quail Equation" is the theme of four quail management workshops starting here this summer. The workshop series, co-sponsored by the Texas Wildlife Association and Texas Cooperative Extension, targets serious students of quail management.March 31, 2005
Rabid Skunks Pose Threat to Hunters, Others
AMARILLO Skunks aren't usually sighted during hunting, but this turkey season, hunters might see a few.March 28, 2005
Texas Quail Index Set for April 25-26 at San Angelo
SAN ANGELO The Texas Quail Index will mark its fourth year with a cooperators' training April 25-26 at San Angelo.March 24, 2005
Texas Brigades Youth Camps Signing Deadline Fast Approaching
SAN ANGELO Texas Brigades sign-up deadline for this year's summer camps is April 15.March 22, 2005
Rangeland Stewardship Program Set April 6-7 at Historic Four Sixes Ranch
GUTHRIE Aficionados of historic Texas ranches and range management should attend "Good Stewardship...Is Good Business - A Showcase of Rangeland Management." The program is set for April 6 and 7 at the Guthrie Community Center and on the Four Sixes Ranch here.March 14, 2005
Doss Wildlife Management Workshop Set for April 12
DOSS Texas Cooperative Extension will present the "Doss Wildlife Management Workshop" beginning at 8:30 a.m. April 12 in the Doss Community Building.March 11, 2005
Workshop, Turning Blue Quail to Green,' Set for March 31 in Big Spring
BIG SPRING Texas Cooperative Extension and Howard College at Big Spring are teaming up to present a blue quail workshop on March 31. The meeting, which is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., will be in the Dorothy Garrett Coliseum, 11th and Birdwell streets here.February 22, 2005
Dr. Jim Cathey Named New Texas Cooperative Extension Wildlife Specialist At Uvalde
UVALDE Dr. Jim Cathey will become Texas Cooperative Extension's new wildlife specialist at Uvalde Mar. 1 according to an announcement made by Dr. Neal Wilkins, Extension project leader in Texas A&M University's wildlife and fisheries science department at College Station.February 15, 2005
Texas Brigades Seek Adult Leaders
SAN ANGELO Love the outdoors and working with young people? Consider becoming a Texas Brigades adult volunteer this summer.February 15, 2005
Boone And Crockett Club Endows $1 Million Wildlife Policy Chair At Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION A $1 million Wildlife and Conservation Policy chair has been endowed at Texas A&M University's department of wildlife and fisheries sciences with a gift from the Boone and Crockett Club.February 09, 2005
Deer Management Workshop Slated March 3 In Sonora
SONORA Texas Cooperative Extension offices in three of the state's top deer-hunting counties are pooling their efforts to present a deer management workshop beginning at 8:30 a.m. Mar. 3 in the Sutton County Civic Center here.February 05, 2005
Body Of Texas A&M Wildlife Research Technician Found Off Texas Coast
ROCKPORT -- Searchers on Friday afternoon found the body of a Texas A&M University wildlife research technician who had apparently drowned Thursday in Sundown Bay at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in South Texas.January 24, 2005
Texas Brigades Youth Camps Seek New Recruits
SAN ANGELO Texas Cooperative Extension's Texas Brigades is sounding the call for cadets to participate in this year's summer camps.January 13, 2005
Feb. 22 Workshop In Abilene Offers Tools For Texas Wildlife Management
ABILENE Texas Cooperative Extension will host the "Texas Wildlife Experience-Toolbox For Success" workshop on Feb. 22 in conjunction with the Texas Farm, Ranch and Wildlife Management Expo.January 06, 2005
Managing Private Impoundments For Better Fishing Meeting Set
CONROE Ponds or lakes that aren't providing quality fishing might need a management plan for healthy balanced fish populations, Texas Cooperative Extension experts say.December 22, 2004
Extension Expanding Wildlife Management Role In Travis County
AUSTIN Expanded wildlife management activities in Austin and Travis County, including control of coyotes, were announced Dec. 21 by representatives of Texas Cooperative Extension and Texas Wildlife Services.December 22, 2004
Catfish Co-Op Nets $17 Million For Texas Gulf Coast Region
BAY CITY -- It was a fishy situation, literally. Market prices for corn, cotton, rice, grain sorghum and cattle were in a slump. Seeking to diversify their operations, some producers along the Texas Gulf Coast tried their hand at raising catfish.December 17, 2004
Outfoxing Rabies: Airdrop Vaccine Program Checks Spread Of Deadly Disease
FORT STOCKTON -- A squadron of state-chartered aircraft flies a series of "bombing" runs across South and West Texas each January. Flying at 500 feet, they drop millions of cubes the size of "fun-size" candy bars over 40 counties.November 19, 2004
New Bulls May Revive The Texas State Bison Herd
COLLEGE STATION - It's a match made in heaven. Or at least in the Texas Panhandle.October 28, 2004
Winterize Farm Ponds Now For Better Fishing This Spring
OVERTON Fishing ponds, like automobiles and houses, are best served by timely winterizing.October 15, 2004
Mule Deer Appreciation Day Set For Nov. 11 In Van Horn
VAN HORN -- Some people might regard mule deer as Texas' premier big game animal, but only a handful know much about them.October 08, 2004
Urban And Suburban Residents Dogged By Coyote Problems
AUSTIN Which came first: the coyote or the subdivision?October 07, 2004
Three Pheasant Management Workshops Set For Late October.
FLOYDADA It's no secret that pheasant hunting is big business on the Texas High Plains, but managing the birds sometimes seems as if it is. Texas Cooperative Extension has scheduled three Pheasant Management Workshops to bring producers up to date on management findings relating to the elusive game bird.September 21, 2004
What Are Deer Really Worth?
SAN SABA What is the value of deer hunting to Central Texas? That question will be answered during the "Economic Impact Of Deer Seminar" conducted by Texas Cooperative Extension at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 in San Saba's Rylander Memorial Library.September 17, 2004
Austin Workshop To Cover Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde Of Wildlife Management
AUSTIN An upcoming wildlife workshop here will cover the gamut of issues facing rural absentee landowners.September 14, 2004
Make Land Pheasant Friendly; Amarillo Wildlife Workshop To Show How
AMARILLO By making small changes in management, landowners can have a positive instead of a negative effect on their pheasant population.September 10, 2004
Eastland County Sets quail Odyssey Tour 2004" On Sept. 21
EASTLAND Texas Cooperative Extension's Eastland County office will present "Quail Odyssey Tour 2004" on the Billy Wright Ranch from 4:30-7 p.m. Sept. 21.September 07, 2004
Workshop To Show Houston-Ites How To Deal With Wild Hogs
HOUSTON Urban absentee landowners can learn how to better manage wildlife both the wanted and the unwanted kind, such as feral hogs at an upcoming workshop.September 06, 2004
Ideal Forage Combo For White-Tailed Deer Found
OVERTON White-tailed deer hunters have the chance to perform a labor of love on Labor Day weekend planting winter supplemental feed plots.September 03, 2004
Texas Quail Study Group Makes Inaugural Run
ASPERMONT -- Quail enthusiasts, mark your calendars for the Texas Quail Study Group's inaugural meeting Oct. 6-8 in Aspermont's Stonewall County Civic Center.August 27, 2004
Quail Season Shaping Up To Be The Best Ever
SAN ANGELO -- Just what IS this season's Texas quail hunting forecast? It could well be the best in 20 years according to a Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife specialist.August 20, 2004
EXTENSION TO HEAD WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT SESSIONS
SAN ANTONIO -- Texas Cooperative Extension offices in Bexar and Uvalde counties will host two upcoming wildlife information sessions.August 12, 2004
Workshop To Show How Wildlife/cattle Can Cohabit
FORT WORTH Wildlife, beef cows and eco-tourists can all safely cohabit the same farm or ranch, and often to the advantage of the landowner's wallet, said a Texas Cooperative Extension agent.August 12, 2004
Workshop To Show How To Tame Rural Land Taxes
DALLAS Urban absentee landowners can learn how to better manage wildlife and keep their property taxes tame at an upcoming wildlife management workshop.August 12, 2004
Workshop To Show How To Tame Rural Land Taxes
DALLAS Urban absentee landowners can learn how to better manage wildlife and keep their property taxes tame at an upcoming wildlife management workshop.July 27, 2004
Texas Cooperative Extension Sets August Dove Symposium Series
SAN ANGELO With dove season just around the corner, Texas Cooperative Extension has scheduled three "Dove Symposiums" during August to bring hunters up-to-date on the state's most popular game bird.July 12, 2004
Fall Wildlife Workshops Aimed At Urban Owners Of Rural Land
OVERTON These days a lot of Texas urban dwellers are leaving the city to experience "the wildlife."July 05, 2004
Bass Brigade Camp
COLLEGE STATION -- The Texas Brigades are summer camps that were designed to help teenagers develop leadership skills. This year the Texas Brigades introduced the Bass Brigade, in which the young campers learn about aquatic life, water resources and conservation. Norma Moreno has more details.July 05, 2004
Dove Hunting, Texas Style
ALBANY Fast-flying dove are a fickle lot as every wing-shooter knows. They're often here today in droves ahead of early autumn cold fronts and gone tomorrow by the time the dew dries.June 11, 2004
Deer Workshop Scheduled July 8-10 In Sonora
SONORA -- A workshop focusing on the tools, techniques and strategies used in deer habitat management is scheduled July 8-10 at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in Sonora.May 27, 2004
April Showers Bring May Pond Weeds
OVERTON As late spring rains raised water levels, ponds and lakes are now full or brimming over and becoming choked with weeds.May 19, 2004
Wildlife Management Conference Set For June 15 At Midkiff
MIDKIFF Wildlife management, far-West Texas style, will be the "soup de jour" June 15 as three Texas Cooperative Extension offices offer a program in the Midkiff Community Center. Focus of the program will be management issues unique to deer and upland game-bird managers in the Trans-Pecos region.May 14, 2004
Rolling Plains Wildlife Research Keys On Quail, Songbirds
VERNON In their ongoing "battle with brush," Texas landowners, ranchers and land managers employ a variety of tools to control mesquite, prickly pear, salt cedar and other plants that compete with native grasses for moisture and soil nutrients. But what effect does this have on native wildlife, such as bobwhite quail and songbirds?May 10, 2004
Middle School Students Protect Ducks Nesting Grounds
HOUSTON The Black Bellied Whistling Wood Duck has an unlikely ally this year with an inner-city 4-H Science Club at Spring Woods Middle School.May 07, 2004
Volunteers Work To Rebuild 'Potholes'
SHELDON In Harris County, the idea of restoring a pothole to its original condition would not be popular with commuter traffic!April 23, 2004
Deer Afficionados Deer Study Group Set In Kerrville May 20-21
KERRVILLE The "West Texas Deer Study Group," a gathering of people interested in fostering proper deer management, will hold its seventh annual meeting May 20-21 in Kerrville's YO Ranch Resort and Conference Center.April 09, 2004
Feeding Cottonseed Meal To Female Fallow Deer Safe At Low Rates
OVERTON A recently completed study by Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers has shown feeding female fallow deer one pound or less of cottonseed meal per head per day to be safe.April 09, 2004
Extension In Mcculloch County Sets Deer 101 Seminar On April 23
BRADY Big deer with big antlers and how to produce them will be the topic of discussion during "Deer Nutrition 101," a seminar set for 8 a.m. April 23 in Brady's Ed Davenport Civic Center.April 07, 2004
Feral Hog Appreciation Days Set For April, May In West Texas
SAN ANGELO -- Texas Cooperative Extension has set five "Feral Hog Appreciation Days" for April and May in West Texas.April 06, 2004
Texas Cooperative Extension Sets Two Predator Awareness Days
SAN ANGELO --Texas Cooperative Extension has set two Predator Awareness Workshops in April.April 05, 2004
Texas Quail Index Sets April Training
SAN ANGELO Texas Cooperative Extension's Texas Quail Index is marking its third year with a training April 26-27 at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at San Angelo. The center is located north of town on U.S. Hwy 87 North.April 05, 2004
Three New South American Fish Identified
COLLEGE STATION It all started with an aquarium his father bought for the family home in Venezuela. The fish swam and ate and created an environment that captivated the watchful eye of then-10-year-old Hernan Lopez-Fernandez.April 01, 2004
Noted Author To Speak On Texas Natural History In Dallas April 28
DALLAS Dr. David Schmidly, author of "Texas' Natural History A Century of Change" and "The Mammals of Texas," will give a free lecture here at 7 p.m. April 28.March 30, 2004
East Texas Feral Hog Numbers Skyrocketed In Last Decade
OVERTON A Texas Cooperative Extension survey of 491 East Texas landowners indicates that feral hog populations dramatically increased during the last ten10 years.March 30, 2004
Brazosport Isd Students Learn From Day Spent With Alligators, Crabs And More
ANGELTON The fourth and seventh grade students in Brazosport Independent School District probably think a day spent at Brazoria Wildlife Refuge is just a fun way to get a science grade. Tom Schneider and Bryan Adams, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees who coordinate the Environmental Education Program, say they hope the students gain an appreciation for this natural resource that provides food, tourism income and leisure on the Texas Gulf Coast.March 18, 2004
Texas Brigades Youth Sign-Up Is Under Way
SAN ANGELO - The sign-up for the 2004 "Texas Brigades," a group of wildlife-oriented youth camps targeting 13- to 17- year-old high school students, is now under way.March 17, 2004
Hill Country Deer Management Day Planned
DOSS - This picturesque spot in the Texas Hill Country near historic Fredericksburg will play host to the "Hill Country Deer Management Day" April 13. Registration starts at 9 a.m. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Doss Community Center.March 10, 2004
Wildlife Management School Offered In April
SAN ISIDRO - Although it exhausts him, Barney Benavides looks forward to deer hunting season in South Texas.March 05, 2004
Land Fragmentation: Texas Farms Giving Way To Urban Growth
Skylines, power lines, freight lines, hotels, apartments, churches, shopping, shopping, shopping, shopping . . . speed limit, bridge, water, manmade reservoir, boats, marinas, shorelines, houses, houses, houses, houses . . . gas stations, restaurants, hospitals, office buildings, car dealers, highway signs, billboards, eight lanes, exit, exit, exit, exit . . . Welcome to Rockwall County.March 04, 2004
Wildlife Gardening Course Offered For School Children
COLLEGE STATION - Some bats are beneficial and some birds can drive a person batty. "Wildlife Gardener," a new elementary school curriculum, can help children learn how to get along with critters in the city.February 20, 2004
Urban Wildlife Easy To Attract
OVERTON -- Whether they live in a subdivision or an apartment, city residents don't have to travel 50 miles to see wildlife, according to a Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife and fisheries specialist.February 18, 2004
Ecology Class Meets Around World Via Tv, Internet
ATLANTIC OCEAN - Dean Castillo's watch over 4.5 acres of flatness keeps him ever mindful of ecology and the role all play in the environment.January 29, 2004
Abilene Readies For Retooled Ag And Wildlife Trade Show
ABILENE The fifth annual Texas Farm, Ranch and Wildlife Management Expo is set for Feb. 17-18 on the Taylor County Expo Center grounds, South 11th and Loop 322 here. Show hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 17 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 18.January 21, 2004
"Bass Brigade" Joins This Years Texas Brigades March For Recruits
SAN ANGELO Bass, the popular game fish, join bobwhite quail, white-tailed deer and wild turkey to form the nuclei for the award-winning Texas Brigades.December 30, 2003
Texas Quail Index-Concho County Connection
PAINT ROCK - What's a quail worth? Ben Sims, longtime Concho County rancher, figures his wild quail crop last year netted him $16 a bird. He's seen times when a good lamb didn't bring that much.November 20, 2003
Pond Survey Aims At Helping Texas Owners Achieve Quality
COLLEGE STATION Water quality, vegetation control, construction complications and stocking questions. Texas pond owners have a chance to help the experts help solve some of the most common problems.October 23, 2003
Floating Classroom Completes Successful Trip To Valley
WESLACO -- A converted shrimp trawler, the R.V. Karma, recently chugged out of Port Isabel, up the Intracoastal Waterway and back to her home port in Matagorda Bay for a much-deserved rest.October 13, 2003
Texas A&M University Professor Wins Wildlife Award
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. Nova J. Silvy, Regents Professor in the department of wildlife and fisheries science at Texas A&M University, was presented with the prestigious Aldo Leopold Award for 2003.October 06, 2003
West Texas Feral Hog Workshop Set For Oct. 21
OZONA Texas Cooperative Extension is sponsoring a West Texas feral hog workshop at 1 p.m., Oct. 21, in the Ozona Civic Center.September 25, 2003
Texas A&M University Professor Wins Wildlife Award
COLLEGE STATION -- Dr. Nova J. Silvy, Regents Professor in the department of wildlife and fisheries science at Texas A&M University, was presented with the Aldo Leopold Award for 2003.September 22, 2003
East Texas Farm Ponds Need Water Quality Testing
OVERTON A recent testing of the water quality of 318 farm ponds in 32 East Texas counties showed the water quality of more than one-fifth of the ponds needed improvement.September 22, 2003
Deer Appreciation Days Set In Three Central Texas Locations
SAN ANGELO -- Texas Cooperative Extension will sponsor "Deer Appreciation Days" in three Central Texas counties in the coming weeks.July 08, 2003
Brown Elected Wildlife Society Vice President
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Robert Brown, head of the department of wildlife and fisheries sciences at Texas A&M University, has been elected vice president of The Wildlife Society.June 30, 2003
rawhide Symposium To Address Ranching Viability On Aug. 4-5 And Aug. 7-8
SAN ANGELO A symposium on "Ranching Aimed at Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Diversification of Enterprises," otherwise known as RAWHIDE, is sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension and will be held in two West Texas locations in August.June 23, 2003
Saltcedar Symposium Set For July 16-17 In San Angelo
SAN ANGELO Saltcedar, perhaps the most destructive woody plant species to invade the West, is the subject of a two-day symposium July 16-17.June 20, 2003
Master Naturalist Program Seeks Applicants
COLLEGE STATION -- Fifteen chapters of the Texas Master Naturalist program are accepting applications for fall training classes.June 09, 2003
Tourism Business Development Seminar June 18 In Bay City
CORPUS CHRISTI--The Matagorda County Tourism Consortium will conduct a seminar on June 18 in Bay City to help aspiring entrepreneurs learn the basics of creating a tourism-based business.May 27, 2003
Study Finds That Gossypol From Cottonseed Can Stunt Deer Antler Growth
OVERTON A study by Texas A&M researchers has shown that whole cottonseed has severe detrimental effects on male red deer, diminishing antler development by as much as 50 percent.May 20, 2003
Wildlife Seminar Scheduled June 4 In Junction
UVALDE-- A seminar on wildlife business development strategies, featuring advice from wildlife entrepreneurs around the state, will be held at the Coke Stevenson Center in Junction on June 4.May 19, 2003
Concho County Predator Awareness Workshop Set For June 10
PAINT ROCK Texas Cooperative Extension has scheduled a Predator Awareness Workshop June 10 at the Concho County Show Barn in Paint Rock. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The program begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m.May 16, 2003
Aquaculture Co-Op Announces New Processing Plant
CLEMVILLE -- Texas Aquaculture Cooperative has broken ground on a new fish processing plant at Clemville, west of Bay City.May 07, 2003
San Saba Predator Awareness Workshop Set For May 28
SAN SABA -- Texas Cooperative Extension has scheduled a "Predator Awareness Workshop" May 28 at the San Saba Civic Center in Mill Pond Park.May 05, 2003
Media Advisory: Study To Reveal Dangers Of Land Fragmentation For Wildlife, Agriculture, Texas Heritage
AUSTIN Texans are loving their land to pieces literally. As new buyers snap up rural land, vast farms and ranches are being splintered into smaller and smaller "ranchettes." American Farmland Trust will reveal the implications of a joint study with The Texas A&M University System demonstrating how land fragmentation is putting the squeeze on family farmers and endangering wildlife, agriculture and Texas heritage.May 01, 2003
Sixth Annual West Texas Deer Study Group Set In Brownwood
BROWNWOOD -- The sixth annual West Texas Deer Study Group session, which offers a variety of information about the white-tailed deer, is set for May 15-16.April 29, 2003
Highway Deaths Highest For Males Male Urban Squirrels, That Is
COLLEGE STATION A year-long study on the Texas A&M University campus recently showed that males are more likely than females to die on the road, and scientists believe it's because the males dart about through the streets more.April 25, 2003
Callahan County Pond Management Seminar Set For April 30
BAIRD - Small-pond owners, or those who want to be, have an excellent chance to learn about small-pond management at the Callahan County farm pond management seminar April 30. The seminar will be in the Baird Activity Center located at 208 Walnut. The program starts at 9 a.m. and ends with a catered noon meal.April 11, 2003
Rocker B Ranch To Host Extension Wildlife Field Day April 22
MERTZON Texas Cooperative Extension is sponsoring a "Wildlife Appreciation Day" on the Rocker b Ranch west of here April 22.April 10, 2003
Deer Appreciation Day April 16 In The Heart Of The Texas Deer Country
DOSS Texas Cooperative Extension offices in three fabled deer hunting counties are sponsoring a "Deer Appreciation Day" April 16 in the Doss volunteer fire department building.April 08, 2003
Quail Appreciation Days Set For Seven Locations In May
SAN ANGELO Quail season may be over, but May is definitely quail month as Texas Cooperative Extension readies for seven Quail Appreciation Days in seven counties.April 08, 2003
Texas Quail Index Workshop April 14-15 Targets Population Dynamics
SAN ANGELO Quail enthusiasts interested in learning more about quail population dynamics should not miss Texas Cooperative Extension's "Texas Quail Index Workshop" April 14-15 at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center.March 25, 2003
West Texas Quail Study Group Meets April 24-25
ABILENE The West Texas Quail Study Group, open to anyone with an interest in quail, will hold its inaugural meeting April 24-25.March 03, 2003
Want Best Bass Fishing? Get Info At San Marcos Course
SAN MARCOS If having excellent bass fishing in a private pond or lake is a goal, missing Bass 101 March 28-29 at the Activity Center here is not an option.February 24, 2003
Wild Turkey Appreciation Day March 20
FORT McKAVITT Texas Cooperative Extension will conduct a "Wild Turkey Appreciation Day" for the Upper San Saba River area on March 20 at Camp Sol Mayer near Fort McKavitt. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The program starts at 9 a.m.February 11, 2003
Albany Wildlife Appreciation Event March 13-14
ALBANY -- If you treasure wildlife, as most Texans do, then being in Albany on March 13-14 for the "Wildlife Appreciation Event" is a must.February 07, 2003
Ecological Integration Symposium Set For College Station
COLLEGE STATION The fourth annual Ecological Integration Symposium will be Feb. 22 at the George Bush Presidential Conference Center at Texas A&M University here. Sessions, which are free and open to the public, will begin at 8 a.m.February 07, 2003
4th Annual West Texas Farm And Ranch Show Feb. 18-19 In Abilene
ABILENE The Fourth Annual West Texas Farm and Ranch Show is set for Feb. 18-19 on the Taylor County Expo Center grounds.January 27, 2003
Texas-Mexico Wildlife Management Seminar Feb. 6 In San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO -- The International Committee of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition will present a seminar on Feb. 6 on wildlife management on the Rio Grande Plains-South Texas and Northeastern Mexico.January 14, 2003
Youth Wildlife Brigades Are On The March For Recruits
SAN ANGELO Recruits are now being mustered for the 2003 "Texas Brigades," a group of wildlife-oriented youth camps targeting 13-17 year-old cadets.January 07, 2003
Managing Ponds, Lakes For Better Bass Fishing Meeting Set
SAN MARCOS Managing ponds and lakes for better bass fishing will be the goal of Bass 101, scheduled for March 28-29 at the Activity Center here.January 01, 2003
Master Naturalist Program Seeks Applicants
AUSTIN - Fifteen chapters of the Texas Master Naturalist program are accepting applications for spring training classes. Volunteers who want to help conserve natural resources are invited to apply.November 07, 2002
Texas A&M Establishes Marine Education Program For Children
MATAGORDA -- Texas A&M University is offering a marine education program for young Texans in the fourth-12th grades to teach environmental, social and economic affairs of Texas' Gulf Coast.October 11, 2002
Use Caution When Feeding Corn To Wildlife
COLLEGE STATION Deer hunters and wildlife enthusiasts are urged to use caution this fall when feeding corn to wildlife, paying special attention to product labeling. Failing to do so could pose a potential health threat to Texas wildlife.September 20, 2002
Concho County To Host Deer Appreciation Day
EDEN - Texas Cooperative Extension's Concho County Office is sponsoring the "Deer Appreciation Day" Thursday in the Southwestern Wool and Mohair Warehouse, located on Highway 87 East in Eden. The program starts at 8:30 a.m.September 13, 2002
Rankin Extension Office Sets Wildlife Management Program Sept. 20
RANKIN Texas Cooperative Extension in Upton County will host a program on wildlife management for arid regions Sept. 20. The half-day program will start at 8:15 a.m. in the Extension office at 1000 North Highway 329 in Rankin.September 13, 2002
First Mule Deer Appreciation Day Set For Oct. 3 In Van Horn
VAN HORN -- Most folks admire mule deer. Now, deer aficionados can learn to appreciate them even more by attending the first-ever Texas Cooperative Extension-sponsored "Mule Deer Appreciation Day." The program is set for Oct. 3 in Van Horn's Civic Center.September 10, 2002
Deer Hunters Cautioned To Be Alert For Signs Of Chronic Wasting Disease
SAN ANTONIO -- Besides finding a good hunting lease, one of the main topics of conversation among deer hunters is Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal brain and nervous system disease found in deer and elk in certain regions of the country. To date, CWD has been detected in 10 states and two Canadian provinces.September 10, 2002
Leon River Restoration Project Field Day Set For Sept. 21
GATESVILLE -- A field day reporting on the progress of the Leon River Restoration Project is planned here for Sept. 21.August 22, 2002
2002 Weather Impact Mixed Bag For Texas Hunters
COLLEGE STATION -- As the weather goes in Texas, so go wildlife populations, says Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife specialist Dr. Neal Wilkins.August 22, 2002
Farm Bill: It's For The Birds ... And All Wildlife
COLLEGE STATION -Farm legislation passed earlier this year has an unusual but intentional benefactor - the nation's wildlife.August 22, 2002
Extension Wildlife Specialist: It's Been "One Quail Of A Summer!"
SAN ANGELO - "It's been one quail of a summer," according to Dr. Dale Rollins, Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife specialist here.August 22, 2002
Mature Bucks Lay Low During Hunting Season
OVERTON ? Heads up deer hunters. Experts say there are most likely quality, mature bucks on your land or leased property that you've never seen during legal hunting hours.July 18, 2002
Autumn Coastal Exploration Encouraged By Aggie Educators
MATAGORDA - Fourth through 12th grade teachers from throughout the state who want to treat their students to hands-on coastal and marine education experiences with the Texas A&M University's Floating Classroom Program should book early, the program's leader said.July 10, 2002
Changing Fish Body Shapes Give Clues To Environmental Factors
COLLEGE STATION The placement of the mouth, the length of the tail. These and other traits in fish are showing researchers how the components of an ecosystem lead a species to evolve in their quest for survival.June 17, 2002
Extension Launches Intensive White-Tailed Deer Management Program
SAN ANTONIO -- Most people are familiar with the old saying that cotton is king in the South.April 23, 2002
Wright Named Wildlife Specialist At Texas A&M's Uvalde Center
SAN ANTONIO Dr. Byron D. Wright has been named a Texas Cooperative Extension wildlife specialist at the Texas A&M Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Uvalde.April 17, 2002
Brush Appreciation Day Set For May 9
ASPERMONT The Texas Cooperative Extension-sponsored Brush Appreciation day May 9 will be an all-day affair covering three ranch stops along a 40-mile route.April 12, 2002
Cathey Named Wildlife Scientist At Texas A&M's Uvalde Center
SAN ANTONIO Dr. James C. Cathey has been appointed to conduct research in wildlife sciences at the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in Uvalde.April 12, 2002
Cooper Promoted At Texas A&M's Uvalde Center
SAN ANTONIO Dr. Susan M. Cooper has been promoted from research associate to assistant professor in wildlife research at the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in Uvalde. Her appointment is a joint one with Texas A&M, Kingsville.April 11, 2002
City Squirrels Teach Lessons On Texas A&M University Campus
COLLEGE STATION How many Aggies does it take to trap a squirrel?April 10, 2002
Coastal Studies Program Encourages Student Groups To Book Now
MATAGORDA The Marine Advisory Service of Texas A&M University is accepting reservations from fourth through 12th grade student groups for the 2002-2003 school year for participation in its Floating Classroom Program.April 02, 2002
Water Gardens Can Be Creative Alternatives For Landscapes
COLLEGE STATION Increasingly popular water gardens can offer creative diversion in home landscapes, but care should be taken in the design and management to insure long-term enjoyment, a Texas Cooperative Extension aquaculture specialist says.March 28, 2002
Elementary Students Learn About Animals In Advance Of Bioblitz
COLLEGE STATION Are all those black birds crows or grackles? If you said grackle, you're at least as smart as kids at Southwood Valley Elementary School here.March 26, 2002
Three West Texas Predator Awareness Workshops Set For April, May
SAN ANGELO Texas Cooperative Extension is sponsoring three "Predator Awareness Workshops" in West-Central Texas in April and May.March 26, 2002
Masser Elected Director Of World Aquaculture Society
COLLEGE STATION Dr. Michael Masser, Texas Cooperative Extension fisheries specialist, has been elected to the board of directors of the World Aquaculture Society.March 07, 2002
Texas Cooperative Extension Plans Four Quail Appreciation Days
SAN ANGELO - Texas Cooperative Extension has scheduled a set of Quail Appreciation Days at four locations over the next three months. The host counties and their meeting dates are: Atascosa County, March 22; Erath County, April 9; Travis County, April 30; and Uvalde County, May 21.February 22, 2002
March South Texas Farm & Range Forum To Focus On Land Stewardship
SAN ANTONIO -- The Bexar Audubon Society will sponsor its Spring 2002 South Texas Farm & Range Forum, "Managing to Make a Living: Ownership = Stewardship," March 1 and 2 in Hondo.February 06, 2002
Texas School Groups Eligible For Coastal Studies Scholarships
COLLEGE STATION Beginning this month, the Marine Advisory Service of Texas A&M University expects to receive money which will allow it to offer scholarships to selected groups of students to help them intimately investigate the Texas Gulf Coast.January 22, 2002
Texas Master Naturalist Program Offering Training For Volunteers
COLLEGE STATION - A natural resource conservation program is now training people who are interested in being well-informed and in teaching others about natural resource management. Several sessions are scheduled around the state over the coming weeks.January 18, 2002
International Wildlife Research Suffers Post Sept. 11
BELIZE Swimming along shorelines, burrowing in holes, nesting in trees. Life presented the Earth's endangered species with the usual challenges for food and shelter on Sept. 11.January 03, 2002
Helping Natures Finicky Lovers And Picky Habitat Dwellers Survive
COLLEGE STATION -- For many wildlife, so delicate is their need for a specific element in their environment, so rigidly are they linked to it, that one change starts an almost irreversible downward spiral.December 27, 2001
Call To Arms Goes Out In Support Of Texas Brigades
SAN ANGELO -- Feed, seed, and youth education may not have much in common, but if a team of Texas wildlife professionals have their way, they soon will.December 25, 2001
Texas Cooperative Wildlife Collection Tops 1 Million Animals
COLLEGE STATION -- Did you know that not all bats dine on mosquitoes? That there's been only one recorded sighting in the western North Atlantic of a shark previously known only in the Madeira Islands and Brazil?December 21, 2001
Quail Managers Look To Texas Symposium For Answers
CORPUS CHRISTI Quail populations have imploded across much of their range in the last 20 years, and wildlife managers from across North America will convene in Texas to try to sort out the situation.December 04, 2001
Texas A&M University Wildlife Researcher To Carry Olympic Torch
COLLEGE STATION Carrying the Olympic Torch for part of its relay to Salt Lake City is something that Dr. Clark Adams of College Station has his heart in literally. The wildlife researcher at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station said running is one choice he made to reverse the blockage of heart disease four years ago.November 09, 2001
Texas Educators Wanted For Cruising Field Day
MATAGORDA - Classroom teachers and school administrators, informal educators an homeschool instructors all are invited to a marine discovery field day Saturday, Dec. 8, beginning at 1 p.m.October 09, 2001
Karma: Former Shrimp Boat Now Teaching Youth About Ecology
MATAGORDA If one must get grubby to be a good scientist, as naturalist Logan Respess says, then some 10 Texas youths are well on the way to being bonafide researchers.October 08, 2001
Crayfish In Sam Houston National Forest Illustrate Environmental Health
COLLEGE STATION - Crayfish boils may be the delicacy of choice at some Southern dinner parties, but environmental studies indicate there's something else cooking in the lobster-like crustacean's future.August 01, 2001
Grasslands Must Be Protected Under Farm Bill, Researchers Say
COLLEGE STATION -- As federal legislators begin re-authoring the nation's complicated farm bill, natural resources and economics researchers put it simply: Notice the policy's effects on U.S. grasslands.May 29, 2001
Project N.A.T.U.R.E. Helps Teachers Understand Resource Ecology
COLLEGE STATION Whether spending time at home or jaunting off on vacation, a few select K-12 teachers will be able to earn graduate degree credits this summer through a unique distance education course.May 23, 2001
Brazoria County 5th Graders Release Redfish
SURFSIDE -- Eleven-year-old Stephanie Montoya didn't cry when her favorite redfish, the 'itty-bitty one', was released into the wild. Instead, she and her classmates were excited about what they had learned, such as what fish eat and how to properly care for them.May 15, 2001
Gulf Coast 5th Graders Learning From Schools' In School
ANGLETON - Saltwater aquariums filled with redfish are capturing the attention of Brazosport fifth-graders and helping teachers get students excited about studying science and conservation.April 26, 2001
Landowners Seek Diversity, Income Through Wildlife Management
LUBBOCK Higher production costs and shrinking profit margins are leading many Texas landowners towards a greater appreciation of wildlife. They wonder if their abundant land resources can be profitably managed for eco-tourism as well as traditional livestock production.April 26, 2001
Spring Rains Bring Weed-Clogged Ponds, Lakes
OVERTON Low water levels last year promoted the growth of aquatic plants, from algae to lily pads to moss.April 25, 2001
Four Predator Awareness Workshops Set for West Texas
SAN ANGELO -- The Texas Agricultural Extension Service is sponsoring four "Predator Awareness Workshops" across West Texas during the next several months.April 16, 2001
Parasites Inventoried Worming Their Way into Texas Wildlife
COLLEGE STATION -- Everyone has a relative like this. You know, the one who overstays a visit, eating you out of house and home; the one who always borrows money from you, since you're the one with a job. Parasite, you might say.April 16, 2001
Quail Appreciation Day Set for Lampasas April 26
LAMPASAS The latest developments concerning the management of bobwhite quail will be presented during a special "Quail Appreciation Day" April 26.April 12, 2001
Floating Classroom to Set Sail in September
COLLEGE STATION -- Texas students and teachers will have a new opportunity to learn about the mysteries and wonders of Texas' Gulf coast beginning in September. That's when the Floating Classroom program begins its inaugural voyage from the historic village of Matagorda.April 06, 2001
Texas Deer Management Debate Heads May 23-24 Workshop
UVALDEThe fourth annual West Texas Deer Study Group will tackle a big debate over management practices when it meets here May 23-24.March 29, 2001
Predator Symposium Promises Answers to Controversial Questions
KERRVILLE A symposium that offers landowners a comprehensive review of options in predator control for managing white-tailed deer and other game populations is scheduled for April 18-19 in the YO Ranch Hotel and Conference Center.March 20, 2001
A.V. Jones: "Dean" of North Texas Quail Hunters
ALBANY A.V. Jones is an old-time West Texas oil man, a geologist by trade and president of Van Operating Limited, an oil exploration business with operations worldwide.March 15, 2001
Fort Stockton Rancher Not Singing the Blues about Blue Quail
FORT STOCKTON Sherman Hammond owns and operates a 33,000-acre cow-calf operation in the rugged country between Alpine and Fort Stockton, way down in the southwest part of Pecos County.March 09, 2001
King Ranch Management Has an Eye for Quail
KINGSVILLE When one thinks of the historic King Ranch, thousands of slick, red, Santa Gertrudis cattle and working-type quarter horses of the "cowboy kind" come to mind.March 7, 2001
Texas Rural Real Estate Remains Bullish on Recreation
LUBBOCK The recreational land market is booming in Texas thanks in no small part to white-tailed deer and bobwhite quail.Quail Hunting Takes Flight in West Texas
COLEMAN - Tough times in agriculture brought about