Senator Cruz Introduces Legislation to Remove Red Tape for Texas Ranchers
Senator Cruz, the Exotic Wildlife Association appreciates your legislation amending the Endangered Species Act. As ranchers, we need your bill remedy to get the government off our land. What people don’t realize is that...
Tips on Frying Backstrap For First-Timers
Tips on Frying BackStrap For First-Timers
Whether you have a White-tail, Nilgai or Axis, a good ol’ backstrap can always make for a great Saturday evening meal. We definitely do our ground meat and sausage...
How to Field Judge an Aoudad
Field judging an Aoudad is not as easy as sizing-up a Blackbuck or Axis. Although, there are lots of theories on how to best field judge these exotics like counting curls, using ears to...
Native Species vs. Non-Native: The Who’s Who in Texas Hoofstock
When talking about animal conservation, you often hear people refer to native vs. non-native species. In other words, a non-native species is an exotic animal not indigenous to a region.
One of our Association’s missions...
Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Update
Livestock haulers will be exempted from the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate through the 2018 federal fiscal year, thanks to language included in the $1.3 trillion omnibus funding measure released March 21 from the...
Electronic Logging Devices – Hours of Service & How This Affects You
Electronic Logging Devices & Hours of Service
This new law has severe ramifications for those who merely transport their own livestock for auction or have been purchased and simply being delivered to the new owner.
The...
The Dama Gazelles – Last Members of a Critically Endangered Species
Dama Gazelles, the largest of the gazelles, were once a common sight in Northern Africa. Today, these animals are critically endangered as their populations have dropped precipitously due to the effects of expanding agrarian...
Background on “Conservation” in the Exotic Wildlife Ranching Industry
Some Background on “Conservation” in the Exotic Wildlife Ranching Industry
By Dr. Pat Condy, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
This word “conservation” is used freely all over the place. It’s used in so many different contexts, it...
I Love My Country, but Fear My Government
For those Americans that grew up in the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s, respect for the United States of America and what this great country had to offer was paramount.
We said grace before each meal,...
LoneStar Predator Calling Classic
This is a 24 hour Predator Calling Contest held February 10-11, 2018 in Lampasas, Texas. Win Cash Prizes, Gear, Side Pots, Bounties and more. Get a Free Box of Hornandy Ammo upon completion of...