Hunting Land and Wildlife Management
Development of Wildlife Resources on Private Lands - The Texas A&M University System
Leasing Texas Rangelands Larry D. White and Robert E. Whitson - Leasing rangeland for a variety of uses can be a viable alternative to operating the enterprise yourself. This publication gives the landowner sensible guidelines for negotiating a lease, and includes discussions on lessor/lessee objectives.
Habitat: the Foundation of Deer Management by Ken Gee The most neglected part of management is the importance of habitat. Deer are a product of theirs, and without it, there are no deer.
Texas Wildlife Management and Appraisal - This article reviews the requirements for qualifying land for wildlife management, for initially appraising the land, and for defining elements of the seven wildlife management activities.
Doe Harvest Effort by Grant Huggins Most inexperienced deer managers envision doe reduction as a simple task. However, effective doe harvest requires an intensive effort, and it becomes more difficult over time.
Selective Buck Harvest A closer look at the feasibility of managing genetics in the wild.
Is the Hunting Industry Missing the Point? by Russell Stevens Wildlife management, particularly white-tailed deer management, is becoming more and more commercialized, but little attention is given to the basics of deer habitat management because it can't be put in a bag or can and sold for a profit.
Recreation Motivates Texas Land Buyers by Grant Huggins Recreation is the primary motive fueling the rural Texas land market, according to research from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.
Texas Wildlife Management Associations - Wildlife management associations of Texas listed by county.
Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute - provides science based information for enhancing the conservation and management of wildlife in south Texas and related environments.
Where Have All the Quail Gone? - The Texas Quail Conservation Initiative: A Proactive Approach to Restoring Quail Populations By Improving Wildlife Habitat.
How Much Quail Cover Can You Afford? by Russell Stevens Much has been written regarding the subject of bobwhite quail habitat management. As you probably know by now, adequate cover, space, food and proper arrangement of these components are essential to developing good bobwhite habitat.
Cattle as Quail Managers by Grant Huggins In my opinion, cattle are the most powerful quail managers in Oklahoma, for two reasons. The first is because it is difficult to successfully produce bobwhites without them. Quail cannot thrive in rank grassland. The second reason is because so many land management decisions are made exclusively with cattle in mind.
Bobwhite Habitat Should be Managed Through Proper Grazing, Burning or Rest by Mike Porter Many landowners in the Noble Foundation's service area want to have bobwhites on their properties and frequently ask us about ways to increase bobwhite abundance.
Cover Often Limits Bobwhite Numbers by Mike Porter Management of native bobwhite populations is very challenging, often frustrating. The frustration occurs because quail managers often do not adequately identify and change the real factors that limit bobwhite abundance. Some aspect of cover, either too little or too much, often limits quail abundance.
Quail Management on Small Acreages by Mike Porter Recent scientific information indicates quail populations may need enough contiguous habitat to support at least 800 quail to prevent localized extinction.
Grazing Management Will Affect Quail During Drought by Steven Smith If you have bobwhites calling your native pastures home, you probably have more grass than the neighbors. Bobwhites can be a good indicator of grazing management on native pastures.
Stocking Bobwhite by Mike Porter Whether or not you should stock quail depends on your management goals.
How Much Does it Cost to Burn? by Russell Stevens Estimates the cost of a controlled burn including labor, materials, and liability with cost comparisons.
Guide to Texas Exotic Wildlife - Our expert team at TexasLand has put together an overview of exotic wildlife in Texas.
Habitat Management for Turkeys in Northeast Texas - Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Rio Grande Turkey Habitat Management - Texas Agricultural Extension Service
The Eastern Wild Turkey in Texas - Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Trapping Coyotes - Texas Agriculture Extension Service
Corral Traps for Capturing Feral Hogs - Dr. Jim Cathey discusses large traps that have proven useful in hog numbers quickly.
Box Traps for Capturing Feral Hogs - Box traps, because they are readily movable, can be used to quickly remove small numbers of hogs from trouble spots.
Snaring Feral Hogs - Publication on the placement and handling of snares. Snares are ideal for situations where feral hogs have become wary of box or corral traps.
Making a Feral Hog Snare - Step-by-step instructions for producing snares used for catching feral hogs.
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