Wildlife Management

How to deal with injury to trees due to grazing animals

Caring for trees that have been damaged due to squirrels and other small animals

Red-cockaded Woodpecker Safe Harbor Fact Sheet

Management Guidelines for the Red-Cockade Woodpecker

After 54 years of being classified as a federally endangered species, the red-cockaded woodpecker classification status has been downlisted to threatened as a result of decades-long conservation efforts.

This app is a support tool that assists potential or new landowners during the initial stages of acquiring or owning property by providing management information and resources based on property goals selected.

Habitat for roosting and foraging The red-cockaded woodpecker lives in open, mature pine forests across the southeastern U.S. It’s different from other woodpeckers in that it makes its cavities for roosting and nesting in live pine trees. Most other woodpeckers construct their cavities in dead trees.    The older pines preferred by the RCW are often […]

Hunting is one of Texas’ oldest traditions. And with many landscapes across, there are also a vast amount of wildlife species. Animals like bobwhite quail, white tailed deer, Rio Grande turkey, pronghorn, and countless species of waterfowl can be found and hunted in Texas.   As the population of Texas grows and cities sprawl, wildlife is […]

Wildlife management and forest management go hand in hand.  We offer assistance to landowners to help improve habitats for wildlife on their property.   Every property is unique in its approach to management, and different management practices will be needed to accomplish diverse landowner objectives. Although the practices listed below may not be applicable to every […]

Wildlife food plot planting guide for Southeastern states

Information sheet providing key considerations wen managing beaver ponds to benefit waterfowl

Information sheet providing key considerations when creating trails in forested areas

Information sheet providing key considerations when leasing your land for hunting

Information sheet providing key considerations when constructing and managing a pond

Information sheet providing key considerations when creating roadside habitat to benefit wildlife

Information sheet providing key considerations when planting windbreaks to benefit wildlife

Information sheet on the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) and its habitat needs

Information sheet providing key considerations when managing forestlands to benefit Eastern wild turkey

Information sheet providing key considerations when managing bottomland hardwoods to benefit wildlife

Information sheet providing key considerations when managing forestlands to benefit white-tailed deer

Information sheet providing key considerations when managing forestlands to benefit bobwhite quail

Information sheet providing key considerations when creating duck habitat

Information sheet providing tips on materials, construction, and placement of wood duck boxes

Information sheet providing key considerations when managing forestland to benefit non-game wildlife species

Information sheet providing key considerations when providing habitat for song birds

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Steps to repair bark damage

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of various pests/animals that impact reforestation in Texas

Thousands across the Texas Panhandle received wireless emergency alerts Feb. 26 and 27, warning of an eminent, dangerous wildfire on the landscape with the potential to expand.

During the upcoming dove hunting season, Texans are urged to help protect the lands and natural resources that we all love by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire.

Texas A&M Forest Service conducted a survey of the health of baldcypress trees along a seven-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River this summer after a significant decrease in water levels over the last four years.

March 7, 2024 It was brought to our attention that two local firefighters on state deployment as part of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System removed animal antlers off of a landowner’s property in the Panhandle this week. We take this seriously and do not tolerate this kind of behavior.

Texas A&M Forest Service reminds Texans to be careful with activities that may cause a wildfire this hunting season.

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to protect our lands and all that we love this hunting season by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire.

With hunting season underway, many hunters and campers across the state are headed to the wild outdoors. This greater movement of people into wildland areas increases the potential for human-caused wildfires to start.

With hunting season upon us, many Texans are headed to hunting leases and other open areas across the state. This influx of people into natural environments means a greater potential for human-caused wildfires.

Forest Stewardship with topics of interest to natural resource professionals, landowners, government officials, and others

After 54 years of being classified as a federally endangered species, the red-cockaded woodpecker classification status has been downlisted to threatened as a result of decades-long conservation efforts.

Thousands across the Texas Panhandle received wireless emergency alerts Feb. 26 and 27, warning of an eminent, dangerous wildfire on the landscape with the potential to expand.

During the upcoming dove hunting season, Texans are urged to help protect the lands and natural resources that we all love by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire.

Texas A&M Forest Service conducted a survey of the health of baldcypress trees along a seven-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River this summer after a significant decrease in water levels over the last four years.

March 7, 2024 It was brought to our attention that two local firefighters on state deployment as part of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System removed animal antlers off of a landowner’s property in the Panhandle this week. We take this seriously and do not tolerate this kind of behavior.

Texas A&M Forest Service reminds Texans to be careful with activities that may cause a wildfire this hunting season.

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to protect our lands and all that we love this hunting season by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire.

With hunting season underway, many hunters and campers across the state are headed to the wild outdoors. This greater movement of people into wildland areas increases the potential for human-caused wildfires to start.

With hunting season upon us, many Texans are headed to hunting leases and other open areas across the state. This influx of people into natural environments means a greater potential for human-caused wildfires.

Habitat for roosting and foraging The red-cockaded woodpecker lives in open, mature pine forests across the southeastern U.S. It’s different from other woodpeckers in that it makes its cavities for roosting and nesting in live pine trees. Most other woodpeckers construct their cavities in dead trees.    The older pines preferred by the RCW are often […]

Hunting is one of Texas’ oldest traditions. And with many landscapes across, there are also a vast amount of wildlife species. Animals like bobwhite quail, white tailed deer, Rio Grande turkey, pronghorn, and countless species of waterfowl can be found and hunted in Texas.   As the population of Texas grows and cities sprawl, wildlife is […]

Wildlife management and forest management go hand in hand.  We offer assistance to landowners to help improve habitats for wildlife on their property.   Every property is unique in its approach to management, and different management practices will be needed to accomplish diverse landowner objectives. Although the practices listed below may not be applicable to every […]

How to deal with injury to trees due to grazing animals

Caring for trees that have been damaged due to squirrels and other small animals

Red-cockaded Woodpecker Safe Harbor Fact Sheet

Management Guidelines for the Red-Cockade Woodpecker

Wildlife food plot planting guide for Southeastern states

Information sheet providing key considerations wen managing beaver ponds to benefit waterfowl

Information sheet providing key considerations when creating trails in forested areas

Information sheet providing key considerations when leasing your land for hunting

Information sheet providing key considerations when constructing and managing a pond

Information sheet providing key considerations when creating roadside habitat to benefit wildlife

Information sheet providing key considerations when planting windbreaks to benefit wildlife

Information sheet on the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) and its habitat needs

Information sheet providing key considerations when managing forestlands to benefit Eastern wild turkey

Information sheet providing key considerations when managing bottomland hardwoods to benefit wildlife

Information sheet providing key considerations when managing forestlands to benefit white-tailed deer

Information sheet providing key considerations when managing forestlands to benefit bobwhite quail

Information sheet providing key considerations when creating duck habitat

Information sheet providing tips on materials, construction, and placement of wood duck boxes

Information sheet providing key considerations when managing forestland to benefit non-game wildlife species

Information sheet providing key considerations when providing habitat for song birds

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Help sheet on identifying tree issues

Steps to repair bark damage

Fact sheet to assist in education and identification of various pests/animals that impact reforestation in Texas

Forest Stewardship with topics of interest to natural resource professionals, landowners, government officials, and others

This app is a support tool that assists potential or new landowners during the initial stages of acquiring or owning property by providing management information and resources based on property goals selected.