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It's hot now, but following the weeks of heavy rain in North Texas, an invasive species has been on the rise in the D-FW ...
"Everything has to be kept in checks and balances." Lawmakers pass bill expanding species that can be hunted by helicopter: ...
As aoudad numbers continue to grow and compete with native bighorn and mule deer populations, Texas looks to a creative ...
The recommended methods for killing hammerhead worms include sealing them in a bag and either freezing for 48 hours or ...
Aoudad sheep are joining the short list of animals Texas lawmakers allow to be shot from a helicopter for sport, along with coyotes and feral hogs.
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — In this episode of The Breakdown, host Brad Montgomery and guest Lois Balin dive into the world of invasive species affecting Texas wildlife. They explore how non ...
Monica McGarrity, Texas Parks and Wildlife’s senior scientist for aquatic and invasive species, explained in a statement after the 2022 discoveries that “release of aquarium life” is “a ...
Texas lawmakers have introduced a new bill intended to help the state’s ongoing fight against an invasive species of big game animal.But in order to properly tackle the aoudad sheep (Ammotragus ...
It is illegal to transport aquatic invasive species in Texas, state wildlife officials warn. By Elizabeth L. T. Moore , Staff writer May 25, 2025 Zebra mussels are seen on Lake Texoma.
Credit: Courtesy of Leroy Williamson/Texas Parks and Wildlife Correction, June 11, 2025 at 7:02 p.m. : A previous version of this article incorrectly reported that the shooting of invasive sheep ...
By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune June 9, 2025 "Texas legalizes shooting invasive sheep from a helicopter for sport" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media ...