Tag: wildlife
Livestock: Court Vacates Gray Wolf Endangered Species Act Delisting – DTN Feb 12, 2022
A federal court on Thursday vacated a Trump-era rule that removed the gray wolf from the endangered list in the lower 48 states, sparking frustration from agriculture interests who say […]
Mississippi Outdoors: Deer Management Must Change to Battle Chronic Wasting Disease Nov 8, 2021
A prion disease spreading through Mississippi whitetail deer populations has changed how herds are managed and may reduce the economic benefit of hunting in the state. Chronic wasting disease, or […]
Mississippi Outdoors: Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer Impacts Hunters Nov 1, 2021
The appearance of chronic wasting disease on the Mississippi landscape is making significant changes in the lives and hobbies of hunters, and many are ready to do what it takes […]
Texas Outdoors: Hunters Prepare for Opening Day of Deer Season Sep 9, 2020
Every great hunter knows that success throughout the season is more likely when not left to luck alone. Making sure to develop a game plan early will pay off in […]
Mississippi Outdoors: Keep Hunting, but Have Deer Tested for CWD Oct 18, 2019
For many of you, chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is old hat and you’re tired of hearing about it. I understand. Keep in mind that if the consequences of this […]
Alabama Outdoors: Using Trail Cameras This Deer Season Sep 11, 2019
Thanks to today’s technology, trail cameras are an asset to most deer hunters. These cameras serve a multitude of purposes as hunting season is fast approaching, Using your favorite 308 […]
Texas Field Reports: Game Populations Suggest Favorable Hunting Season Aug 27, 2019
Drought following good spring conditions could impact Texas game animals, but early population reports and estimates suggest a favorable hunting season, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. […]
Anthrax Increase in Texas – 10 Cases in 2019 Jul 23, 2019
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) plays a vital role in animal disease surveillance efforts, including anthrax. On average, TVMDL diagnoses two to three positive cases of anthrax annually in […]
Mississippi: Flood Waters Sending Wildlife to Higher Ground May 28, 2019
Extensive flooding in the Mississippi Delta is pushing animals out of their comfort zones and creating stressful conditions as they just try to survive. Animals that can move ahead of […]
Wild Pigs Invade Canadian Provinces May 13, 2019
Wild pigs–a mix of wild boar and domestic swine–are spreading rapidly across Canada, threatening native species such as nesting birds, deer, agricultural crops, and farm livestock, research by the University […]