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Bright Future For Texas Oysters

Bright Future For Texas Oysters

Quoting the very interesting article below, “The future of oysters in Texas looks pretty bright. From thriving oyster restoration to new oyster mariculture opportunities, it will be exciting to see how things continue to evolve for our coastal oyster reefs, both wild and farmed.” NOTE: this article was originally published

Life on a Beaver Dam

Life on a Beaver Dam

Produced by Dave Ruane, who says: “Beaver dams are amazing. They create a diverse and changing habitat for lots of wildlife and a convenient “bridge” too! On this dam I had over 100-clips of raccoons using the dam as a travel corridor!” Life on a Beaver Dam from Dave Ruane

A Legacy of Tinderbox Forests

A Legacy of Tinderbox Forests

“Quoting the author below, ” Fire caused by the effects of climate change will require human intervention of another order (of magnitude). NOTE: this article was originally published to WSJ.com on August 19, 2021. It was written by Amanda Foreman. Long before climate change exacerbated the problem, policies meant to

Counterfeit Cows: Cheating the Grass-Fed Beef Label

Counterfeit Cows: Cheating the Grass-Fed Beef Label

“Why “grass-fed” doesn’t mean what you think. NOTE: this article was originally published to Weekly.Regeneration.Works on September 3, 2021. It was written by Kevin Silverman. Policy: Grass-fed beef is one of those terms that can be explained in ten different ways by ten different people. This is

Native American Lawmakers Seek Federal Help on Montana Bison

“Because they are mismanaged, bison carry and spread brucellosis, a highly contagious, bacterially-caused disease that causes spontaneous abortions in cattle and other animals, and also poses a serious threat to human health. The goal of free ranging bison is a good one. It will remain a pipe dream until and

"Invasion Biology"

A Few Pretty Horses: BLM, Critics Butt Heads Over Idaho Mustang Management

Horses aren’t an invasive species, they say, just a re-introduced one.

“Holliday Article” by Michael Trace

Early Sonoran "Elephant" Hunters

“Gomphotheres were members of the diverse, extinct family Gomphotheriidae. Gomphotheres were one of several elephant-like animals common in North America. These disappeared abruptly with the arrival of early indian hunters on the American continent, about 14,000-years ago. NOTE: this paper was originally published to Academia.edu. It was written

Chronic Wasting Disease

Chronic Wasting Disease Test Developed by Scientists

“A very good discussion of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and a new test for live animals. NOTE: this article was originally published to APNews.com on April 17, 2021. It was written by Brent French. BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Scientists have developed a new way to test live animals for chronic

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

Whooping Cranes Are Nesting in Texas for the First Time in Over a Century

“Whooping Cranes seem to be continuing their slow recovery. NOTE: this article was originally published to TexasMonthly.com on April 23, 2021. It was written by Asher Elbein. Feature photo is via U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service “Headquarters” Flickr page and is published here using CC 2.0 license

City of Spokane Uses 200 Goats for Fire Prevention

Quoting Spokane’s Parks Director, ” (Goat grazing) is an economically and ecologically friendly way to manage brush density.” NOTE: this article was originally published to KHQ.com on May 14, 2021. SPOKANE, Wash. – Starting Friday, about 200 goats will be on the job to help reduce fire risk in natural

"Invasion Biology"

Utah Mountain Goat Statewide Management Plan

“The National Parks Service is on a mission to eradicate wild goats from Teton and Yellowstone Parks, based on “competition”. Utah disagrees with their premise. Quoting Utah’s goat management plan, “Even where both (bighorn and goats) are present, resource partitioning (competition) appears to minimize conflicts (Laundre 1994). Specifically, there

Burning But Not Learning?

horses and wildfire

Burning But Not Learning?

“According to ecologist-rancher Bill Simpson, animal impact, especially from wild horses, will better control wildfires and preserve fisheries than prescribed burns and dam removals. Here is an original point of view on a topic that needs fresh thinking. NOTE: this article was originally written by Capt. William E. Simpson II

The Farm Subsidy Paradox

Quoting the article below, “Our government rewards practices that increase industrialization and degrade arable land – charting us on track for another Dust Bowl.” NOTE: this article was originally published to regeneration.works on June 4, 2021. It was written by Parker Hughes. Policy: Congress first authorized federal crop insurance as

America’s Never-Ending Battle Against Flesh-Eating Worms

“The history of the screwworm eradication program. This program is the single most important reason Texas has so many deer. NOTE: this article was originally published to TheAtlantic.comIt was written by Sarah Zhang. The Florida Keys are a place where deer stand next to children at school-bus stops. They

A Death Of Ethics: Is Hunting Destroying Itself?

A Death of Ethics: Is Hunting Destroying Itself?

Quoting the article below, “Hunting historians today say Theodore Roosevelt, as a student of science, would embrace the knowledge that touts predators’ important ecological role. They say he would be opposed to predator-killing contests and be appalled by the practice of running down wolves and coyotes on snowmobiles. NOTE: this

California wildfires

Wildfires Threaten Urban Water Supplies, Long After the Flames Are Out

The article below discusses the long term effect of catastrophic forest fires on drinking water. The authors say that 2/3 of America’s drinking water comes from forests. The fires greatly increase soil erosion and this harms water quality. It fails to mention the environmental harm done by the

Woman Is Killed in Montana Bear Attack

Woman Is Killed in Montana Bear Attack

Limited bear hunting would make bears fearful of humans. Increased fear would help prevent bear attacks like the one described below. A healthy respect for people would also make poaching bears harder. Because hunters have always provided the lion’s share of financial support for wildlife conservation and restoration, we