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10 Facts About the Fallow Deer

Carly Brasseux Latham7 years ago2 years ago01 mins

Why give an introduction to the fallow deer when we can go ahead and get started on a great top 10 list? Here we go! Read More…

The Best Places to See Exotic Animals in Texas

Carly Brasseux Latham7 years ago2 years ago01 mins

From safari parks, nature reserves and historic sites to private ranches, there are places you can always go to either watch or hunt exotic species in Texas. Here are a few of the best options: Read More…

Thinking of Owning Exotics? Here’s What You Should Know

Carly Brasseux Latham7 years ago2 years ago01 mins

Owning exotic animals doesn’t come without problems, but, if you do your research, you’ll be able to decide if it’s best for you. Exotics can cause problems if they are added to an area that is already at carrying capacity, and more aggressive animals can displace native wildlife. They can also disturb the ecological balance….

Exotic Animal Field Guide: Your Source for All Things Exotic

Carly Brasseux Latham7 years ago2 years ago01 mins

There are an estimated 230,000+ foreign hoofed mammals and 100+ different species in the US, mostly abundant in Texas, Florida, New Mexico, California, Hawaii, and other states’ ranches, wildlife preserves and safaris. How did these species get here? Where can you go to view them? What are some guidelines for responsible ownership? As I’ve become…

The Only Reason We Shouldn’t Allow Exotics

Carly Brasseux Latham7 years ago2 years ago01 mins

I’ve thought about this quite a bit. As I started to hunt, I learned about native species, invasive species, exotics, culling and harvesting and conservation. I was under the impression that exotic animals were “bad” per se because they take our native species’ land and food, water and shelter sources. But, the more I researched through…

The Story of Learned Conservation

Carly Brasseux Latham7 years ago2 years ago01 mins

I was born and raised in Texas, had a couple of quick stints in New Mexico and Arizona, and lived on two ranches as a young kid, but I’ve been a city girl most of my life. I didn’t grow up hunting and I’m definitely not a tomboy. I’m a mom of two kids, a…

Hunting: How Young Is Too Young?

Carly Brasseux Latham7 years ago6 years ago01 mins

What’s the appropriate age for a kid to start hunting? From my experience, most people throw around the ages 7, 8 and 9. But why are these the ages most people assume a child is ready to hunt? Is there even a “right” age? A kid can go on their first hunt when they are…

Endangered Species Act: One Law We Need Changed Now

Carly Brasseux Latham8 years ago2 years ago01 mins

The EWA is attempting to get U.S. captive-bred, non-native hoofstock currently listed as endangered in their native countries out from under the Endangered Species Act.