State Agencies Issue Anthrax Alert
AUSTIN — The Texas Animal Health Commission, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department have issued a summer and early fall alert for ranchers, hunters and anyone who may be going afield in Texas. One case of anthrax has been confirmed in a white-tailed deer herd on a game ranch in Uvalde County, which is in an area of South Texas endemic to anthrax. Although humans are also susceptible, no cases have been reported to date, and simple precautions can effectively reduce the risks of humans contracting the disease. <read more>
Leap Of Faith: Releasing Pen-Raised Deer Into The Wild
Like so many things in life, there’s always a wrong way and a right way to do things. Following the right course, there’s a better avenue of doing something correctly. The very best route maybe the most expensive or time consuming, or both. It all depends on what you are trying to achieve and the desired end results.. <read more>
Join Us For A TDA Regional Meeting
So far all of the TDA Region Meetings have had a great turn out and the speakers have been phenomenal. TDA urges all members to invite one or more friends to attend a regional meeting to participate in the camaraderie and visit with other wildlife enthusiasts, listen to speakers on managing habitat, wildlife and more.
If you want to attend a Texas Deer Association regional meeting call (210) 767-8300. <read more>
Harvest Data: The Infrastructure To Deer Management
It’s amazing how often I hear the phrase “Deer were much bigger back in the ole days”. This statement is really perplexing when today’s popular sporting magazines are replete with unbelievably high-scoring trophy bucks. <read more>
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