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Search Results:Ducks Unlimited (DU) State Convention 2007
Summary: Great Article. No other conservation organization works to protect the ducks and their habitat like Ducks Unlimited. They deserve a big pat on the back from all Texas sportsmen.
2007 CCA Austin Chapter Banquet - Great Time in Support of Coastal Conservation
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Great Job! I can't think of anything you didn't cover and the pictures were great also! The only thing that would make it better is fewer pictures of Brett. That boy sure likes the spotlight! Patrick Trinity Basin Conservation Foundation
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Here is the updated contact information for the Trinity Basin Conservation Foundation (see below)... Jody L. Carton Texas Nature Trackers
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New Texas Crayfish Crawfish Guide Book Now Available see at www.texascrawdads.com identification, distribution, map, photos, conservation and biodiversity of texas crawdad species, collection and capture.
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Summary: I would like to see all three species of wild cats the Jaguar, Ocelot, and Margay (reintroduced) to Texas and surrounding states where the habitat is appropriate. I am a white tailed deer hunter and am truly in awe of predators when I see them while hiking or hunting. I would love to have the opportunity to see these three native tropical cats in the states. To be be in a deer stand and witness one of these cats basking on a limb or stalking prey would just complete the hunting experience.
Two years ago I traveled to Central America for 11 days in the hope to catch a glimpse of one of our 6 native cats but only saw foot prints and two scratched/marked tree trunks. This trip cost me 5k and while it was a beautiful trip it would cost much less to try and see the cats here in the states where they used to be. Habitat fragmentation and or destruction is one problem but I believe and hate to say that the biggest hurdle we have to jump concerning reintroduction of wild predators in area in the states is education, especially with my fellow hunters. Predators like Bear, Wolf, Coyotes, Fox or Feline species do occassionally take strong healthy animals but more frequently prey on very young, old, weak, sick or injured animals. This is a huge benefit to any ecosystem as well as to the hunters within that ecosystem. One often hears that risk of predators eating up all the game animals. I will have to be honest with you in my area there 20 deer per square mile and that is way too many. I would be thrilled to walk outside and see a Couger or Jaguar take down a mature doe. We certainly need more predators in the states. We humans have the tendacy to think we are the only ones that should be allowed to take game animals. Where is the balance???? The wild tropical cats are truly magnificent animals and I vote to reintroduce them where appropriate and when the education is under way.
I HAVE NEVER FELT SO ALIVE An American we met in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica was backpacking across the park (a 4 day trip). He said that one night he got up to relieve himself and heard something. When he turned his flash light his stream suddenly stopped as two green glowing eyes of a Jaguar was watching him from about 50' away. I asked him what it was like to be standing away from tent with his unit hanging out while a Jaguar watched and he said that 'HE HAD NEVER FELT MORE ALIVE THAN HE DID AT THAT MOMENT' He said it made a deep grouling rumble a walked off. These are stories you one hears about back country jungle experiences form the people lucky enough to encounter this awsome creature. Jim Rodgers Concerning exotic cats including all native American cats such as the cougar, jaguar, Oncilla, Ocelot, Margay, Jaguarundi, and Goeffery's Cat as well as or animal species around the globe there is no better way to assure the total survival of a species than to keep the pure freedom this country was founded on alive and let the public citizens with an serious desire to keep said species in captivity. The breeding programs that were developed in the 50's, 60's, 70's and early 80's thrived and proved that many of the rare species would breed well in captivity. The imperial government with all it's wisdom?????? killed all private captive endavors decided that it new better how to save the various species. The private research, specific husbandry, dietary and housing needs and breeding of wild animals in the states has suffered serious decline because of government regulations. This in turn killed the ability for such interested citizens from achieving their full potential and dreams of discovering all of the Feline needs. Successful Margay, oncilla and Ocelots and domestic house cats were bred to create a lovely tabby cat personality that had a wild tropical patterned coat. The true intent was to take the pressure off of the wild populations from the pet trade. But all that was stopped with most of the tropical cats dying out in the states because most only live to 15 - 20 years. This leaves us with only a handful of zoos with any collections of wild cats and very little effort to breed them for future release or for the hybridzing for the pet trade because now it tis illegal.I do agree that habitat must be saved and education plays a very important part of the conservation of Americas wild cats. This are are in agreement on. The one thing that disturbs me most is the people that do not think out side of the box on an issue. Captive breeding programs benefits most all species equally as well as saving habitat. Much knowledge was gain during the early years of captive husbandry and breeding of especially the small Central and South American wild cats. Success were becoming common place for the interested parties with certain species that put together great facilities to house in a stimulating way these inquisitive wild cats happy in captivity. This provided extra animals to turn loose with habitat was secured as well as it took to stress of the wild populations for the pet trade ( People with a true commitment to house and keep healthy such a fun, energetic, rambunctious, warm and cuddly cat should have the free right to their choice of endeavors. That is what this country was founded on! Government in it's infinite knowledge discourages the general public from use their creative and observant minds from participating in the equally important part of conservation. There is always someone with a better understanding and more effective way do do something if you allow them to participate. I see that most people that consider themselves conservationists can't wait until government takes over every aspect of one life and mind and puts us to work as brain dead worker bees. You can leave your opinion at www.landusewatch.com/2007/07/12/ocelots-in-texas/ Jim Rodgers Farm Bill UpdateSummary:
The most important call you make this hunting season might not be the one that goes “quack.” The U.S. Senate is in the final stages of debating the 2007 Farm Bill, and your calls to your Senators are more important than ever. Every phone call you make to your Senators to remind them of the importance of the Conservation Reserve Program, the Wetlands Reserve Program, the Grasslands Reserve Program, and Sodsaver helps Ducks Unlimited take one step closer to fulfilling our mission of skies full of waterfowl, now and forever. The message is simple – Support Conservation. Tell your Senators to support Sodsaver to protect the remaining native prairie. Tell them to support the Wetlands Reserve Program, and fix the appraisal issue that has discouraged landowners from conserving their land. Tell them to support the Conservation Reserve Program and not allow lands enrolled in the program to be used for biofuel crops. So on your way to the blind, before you start making ducks calls, make a call for the ducks. Tell your Senators to support conservation, and support the ducks! Greetings From Latitude 26
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I have hunted in the Rio Grande Valley myself and have witnessed the effects that urban encroachment poses on native wildlife, it's a shame that there once a thriving population of whitewing doves in the Valley. Now, I stay close to home and hunt whitewings here in San Antonio due to the fact that my last couple of hunts down south in the Valley just were not up to par. Still, I would like to pass that tradition down to my two sons and hopefully the native habitat for wildlife will improve through conservation so that future generations can still enjoy it!!! The RiverSummary:
Great story that I can relate too!!! It must have been great to grow up on the Trinity River, I bet there was some great Aligator Gar fishing, how about some Redfish action. I agree with you that we need to pas on the blessed tradition of enjoying the great outdoors to our youth, male and female. There are too many positive benefits for our youth to gain and knowledge about conservation to deny this. I am a firm believer that more programs and federal money need to focus on developing such educational programs to encourage young sportsmen to pursue outdoor activities as a positive way of life. I am soory to hear that living in an Urban environemnent did not work out for you, I also have a similiar problem, but just have found a way to make it work. Gardening Teaches Life Lessons
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I absolutely agree with you 100%, gardening is a great way to also teach our youth to resepct the environment and learn about conservation. There is a program here in San Antonio through the food bank that teaches family lessons about gardening to provide supplemental food on the table. I hope the fruits of your hard labor make their way to your family's dinner table in the form of a delicous and nutritous meal!!! my first huntSummary:
I sometimes feel the same way when I hunt and shoot animals, but you have to look at it from a conservation stand point. There are countries like Argentina that consider doves a pest because there are so many of them. I am glad to hear that you are enjoying the outdoors and I hope you continue to have more outdoor adventures. 3008 results found Next Page >Showing results 1 through 10
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