SWTX Wildlife Management Department

10/01/2026

Tis the season of aerial surveys in south Texas! Come check out Episode 9 where we discuss surveying deer populations. Also, Good luck to those who are hitting the brush for the opening of White-tailed deer season this weekend.

🚁 Ever wondered how wildlife biologists count deer across thousands of acres?

In this episode of Wildlife at the Crossroads, we take to the skies to explore aerial deer surveys, habitat evaluation, and the science behind wildlife management decisions. Learn how helicopters help biologists estimate deer populations and gather data that shapes conservation efforts across South Texas.

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08/23/2026

🌡No slackers allowed 🌡 We're talking triple digits!! And we were out there fully engaged learning 26 new plants ....
🌾And the Official state grass of Texas 🌾 Who can name it in the comments?????

08/19/2026

💪 !! Bring It !!💪
🌾 First Class in Plant ID began with a Test! 🌾
🦌 Daniel Tidwell setting the standard of excellence in Wildlife Mgt.
🙌Freshman students accepting the challenge.
📝Next Test: Know who Aldo Leopold is !!

08/09/2026

Enjoyed our time this year in San Antonio! We met many new folks and we were able to visit with former students and friends. See you next year!!

08/07/2026

Come see us this weekend in San Antonio!

Celebrate 50 Years of Hunting Tradition at the San Antonio Hunters Extravaganza!

Join us August 7–9 at Freeman Expo Hall for Texas' ultimate hunting and outdoor event. Explore hundreds of exhibitors, shop the latest gear, attend expert-led seminars, test your skills on our 3D Archery Challenge, enjoy family-friendly attractions, and enter to win giveaways all weekend long. Whether you're gearing up for the season or making memories with the family, there's something for every outdoor enthusiast.

🎯 Experience the 3D Archery Challenge
🦌 Shop the latest hunting gear & outfitters
🎤 Live seminars from industry experts
🎁 Giveaways all weekend
📍 Freeman Expo Hall | San Antonio, TX
🎟️ Get your tickets today at HuntersExtravaganza.com

03/27/2026

Scholarship Announcement!! Attention, Texas High School Seniors!! We are accepting applications for the Larry J. Milstead Scholarship!

You must be a Texas high school senior who plans to enroll in our wildlife management program in the Fall 2026 semester. Contact Dean Wiemers ([email protected]) or Daniel Tidwell ([email protected]) with any questions.

03/27/2026

02/20/2026

Congratulations to Charles Causey, Parker Boyd, and Wyatt Metcalf! They placed 3rd in the collegiate plant id contest at the Texas Chapter of The Wildlfie Society meeting. Fifty students from eleven universities across the state competed in Galveston.

02/18/2026

One of our great activities we perform in the wildlife program is prescribed burns. Students are tasked to complete and present a prescribed burn plan to the county Judge for approval. This is where academics meet real world application.

02/13/2026

Kicked off our prescribed fire season this week! A great fire to start the year.