Texas has issued a preemptive statewide disaster declaration to strengthen prevention and response efforts against the potential spread of the destructive New World screwworm.
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The Hunters for the Hungry program allows Texas hunters to donate legally harvested deer, providing thousands of pounds of lean venison each year to food banks and families in need across the state.
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The Gideon Lincecum Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist Program is now accepting applications for its 2026 training class, offering volunteers hands-on education and fieldwork in conservation, ecology, and natural resource stewardship across Central Texas.
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services and Texas Parks and Wildlife are hosting a pond management workshop on April 11, 2025, in Weimar, Texas, to educate landowners on aquatic vegetation control, fish population maintenance, and pond restocking.
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is warning South Texas residents and hunters about the potential spread of New World Screwworm (NWS) following its recent detection in a cow near the Mexican border. This parasitic pest can cause severe tissue damage to animals and humans by infesting open wounds. Officials urge the public to monitor wildlife, livestock, and pets for symptoms and report any suspected cases promptly.
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