This month in Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine readers can meet the urban bobcat and learn how it has adapted successfully to life in the suburbs. The magazine also uncovers the mysteries of Enchanted Rock, exploring the legends and history behind the enigmatic landmark. To gear up for the holidays, the 2008 Gear Guide by Russell A. Graves offers must-have items for a nature lover’s wish list. In Legend, Lore, & Legacy, Wyman Meinzer takes a thoughtful look at how hunting has changed in recent decades. Three Days in the Field takes Larry Bozka to Port Mansfield — the ultimate sleepy fishing village. For kids (or anyone else) who may wonder where animals call home, the Keep Texas Wild education section explores how animals create shelter.
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Texas’ Spring Turkey Season Looks Good
Turkey hunters should get plenty of calling action this spring, based on field reports of an abundance of Rio Grande gobblers observed by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists. “I have been getting reports from many of our field biologist and they all agree that this is going to be a good season in Rio Grande turkey country due to the 2007 spring and summer rains and mild temperatures,” said Jason Hardin, TPWD turkey program coordinator.
“Some of the guys mentioned last year seeing new poults as late as August. That probably means these birds had ample opportunity to re-nest two to three times over the summer. So, there should be lots of jakes seen, making it a fun year to call in lots of birds. There will be plenty of mature gobblers, as well, so hunters should not hesitate to get in the field.”
Rio Grande spring turkey hunting season opens in the North Zone March 29 and runs through May 11. Special youth-only weekends are set for March 22-23 and May 17-28. The South Zone opens March 15 and runs through April 27, with youth-only weekends set for March 8-9 and May 3-4. Continue reading Texas’ Spring Turkey Season Looks Good