The Biggest Threats Facing Texas Wildlife Right Now
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Kasey Mock and wildlife biologist Macy Ledbetter discuss the current threats to Texas wildlife, including disease outbreaks and land management challenges.
Texas wildlife is facing more pressure than ever—from disease outbreaks to changing land ownership and management challenges across the state. In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with veteran wildlife biologist Macy Ledbetter to break down the biggest challenges impacting Texas landowners, hunters, and wildlife managers right now. While New World Screwworm has recently been confirmed in Texas, this conversation goes much deeper—covering the broader landscape of wildlife health, disease, and land management across the state. You'll hear: - What the recent screwworm case means in the bigger picture - Why fawning season adds additional pressure to wildlife populations - The latest on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Texas - What landowners need to know about EHD and anthrax - How wildlife diseases are impacting deer, livestock, and native species - The effects of habitat fragmentation and changing land ownership - The future of high-fence ranching and exotic game management With more than 30 years of experience, Macy shares practical insights from working with hundreds of Texas ranches and landowners. This episode offers a clear, grounded perspective on the…
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