James Bigley

James Bigley

Super Pigs

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 […]

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Water Information for Landowners

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

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Elk in Texas

Texas Elk Range – Live interactive mapping, free range, updated Jan 1 2024 Elk In Texas: Really?  Elk Originally Inhabited Texas: 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

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Cattle Ranching

CATTLE RANCHING   Maybe since the advent of the television series “Yellowstone,” there is a lot of interest in cattle ranching. With its abundant grasslands and large grain supply, the United States has developed a beef industry that is largely separate from its dairy sector. The United States is the home of the largest fed-cattle industry in

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