The Continued Spread of CWD: Cases in Missouri, Texas, Pennsylvania and Arkansas
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.
$18k in Fines and Weekends in Jail for Texas Poacher
While there is nothing unique or awe-inspiring about illegally killing a wild animal, one recent case of poaching in the state of Texas has put a spin on the punishment involved. As jail time for such offenses continues to gain steam as a mainstream penalty and is often paired with hefty fines, a 34-year-old Texas […]
Bass Pro Donates Over 80 Boats to Harvey Relief Efforts in Texas
While they may be headquartered many miles away in Missouri, the team at Bass Pro Shops is doing their part to assist those affected by the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey over the past week. Working directly with local, state and federal agencies, which include police, fire and rescue teams, Bass Pro has provided relief […]
First Documented Case of Whitetail Deer Consuming Human Flesh
Researchers at the Forensic Anthropology Research Facility in San Marcos, Texas set up a trail camera over a decomposing human body. What they found was extraordinary.
Texas Man Killed by Captive Deer
The now controversial topic of captive deer farming has taken yet another unfortunate turn after tragedy struck a small Texas community last week. Charles Sean Talley, 50 of Sunset, Texas was discovered by his father Charles Talley Sr., lying in the middle of a deer pen that held fallow deer. Talley Sr. immediately called 911 […]
Promising Spring Turkey Season On Tap for Texas Hunters
With a significant carryover of mature gobblers and an influx of young birds to match wits against, hunter patience as much as skill may be put to the test during this year’s spring turkey season. According to biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Texas Rio Grande wild turkey numbers have boomed […]
Texas Wildlife Association Releases Statement on on Warfarin-Based Feral Hog Toxicant
San Antonio – Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) recognizes the ecological and agricultural damage that feral hogs create across Texas. As such, TWA is a staunch proponent of effective and responsible control of feral hog populations. However, the recent announcement by the Texas Department of Agriculture approving the use of a Warfarin-based feral hog toxicant […]
Texas Ag Chief Approves Pesticide to Target Wild Pig Populations
An announcement came Monday from Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller stating that he had approved a controversial new way to handle the state’s exploding wild hog populations. A poison referred to as “Kaput Feral Hog Lure” was officially approved in the Texas Administrative Code, and will be the first toxicant listed for use in […]
Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Free-Ranging Whitetail for First Time in State History
While confirmed cases of chronic wasting disease(CWD) among whitetail deer do exist in the great state of Texas, in the past they have been reserved for deer housed in breeding facilities, until now. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announced Wednesday that they have detected the degenerative disease in a hunter harvested 1 […]
Elk in Texas Panhandle Tests Positive for Chronic Wasting Disease
The first known elk to test positive for the degenerative chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the state of Texas was confirmed last week. The elk was discovered during enhanced surveillance at one of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Panhandle Containment Zone check stations. Currently speaking, successful hunters who harvest a mule deer, elk or […]