Oak wilt is a fungal disease that affects oak trees. It is caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum, which is spread by sap beetles. The beetles feed on the sap of infected trees and then carry the fungus to healthy trees. Once the fungus enters a tree, it blocks the flow of water and nutrients, …
In December 1866, during Red Cloud’s War, a group of Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes joined forces and clashed with a detachment of the United States Army stationed at Fort Phil Kearny, Wyoming. The U.S. troops were tasked with safeguarding travelers on the Bozeman Trail. The Native American warriors, including Crazy Horse, employed a ruse …
The Second Battle of Adobe Walls The Battle of Adobe Walls was a battle fought on June 27, 1874, between Comanche and Kiowa warriors and a group of 28 buffalo hunters defending the settlement of Adobe Walls, in what is now Hutchinson County, Texas. The battle was the result of a conflict between the …
When Do Most Deer Shed Their Antlers? Deer shed their antlers when their testosterone falls after mating, also known as their rut. This hormone decrease causes a weakening of the pedicle, which is the tissue and bone at the antler’s base. Outdor Life has a more exact explanation: During the spring and summer months, …
What is the Flood Risk? There’s a saying: where it can rain, it can flood. So for homebuyers, the question shouldn’t be, “can my house flood?” Rather, you should ask, “what is the flood risk?” Naturally, flood risk is higher with a house along the coast or near a large body of water (rivers and …
Super Pigs Super pigs, pigs, swine, hogs, boars – whichever name you give them, these omnivores are poised to wreak havoc on the environment in Canada and the United States. A group of “super pigs” that appear to be traveling from Canada to the northern US pose a serious threat to native wildlife and …
The following websites are resources related to water for landowners: DROUGHT INFORMATION: The website https://www.drought.gov/states/texas provides up-to-date information on drought conditions in Texas, including temperature and precipitation conditions, key drought indicators, outlooks, historical conditions, and water supply, agriculture, and public health maps. The website is part of the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), a multi-agency …
Comanche Chief Iron Jacket Iron Jacket, also known as Puhihwikwasu’u, was a Comanche chief and medicine man who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries[4]. He was a chieftain of the Noconi band of the Comanche tribe and was believed to have the power to blow bullets aside with his breath[4]. Iron …
Discovering Vermejo and the Waggoner Ranch, the largest contiguous ranches in the US Are you a nature lover looking for a unique and unforgettable outdoor experience, or a working cattle ranch? Look no further than Vermejo and the Waggoner Ranch, the two largest contiguous ranches in the US. Previously, it was thought that the …
Elk In Texas. Really? The majestic elk, also known as Cervus canadensis, is a popular species that roams across North America. However, their history in Texas is not so straightforward. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), elk were present in Texas prior to European settlement in the 1800s. Evidence suggests that bighorn …
