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• Map of Texas Hill Country
• Wooded slopes and savannahs
• Grasslands
• Rivers and creeks
• Canyons, springs, and seeps
• Constructed tanks, ponds, and lakes
• Backyards
• Predators and other "dangerous" animals
• Deer management
• Cedar management
• Appendix 1: Deer browse evaluation
• Appendix 2: Master bird chart
• Appendix 3: Priority woody plants
• Appendix 4: Master plant list
• Appendix 5: Purple martin monitoring data sheet
• Glossary.

"The book showcases 107 species in their habitats with color photographs and a short descriptive account of how to know the bird and care for its habitat. Three additional chapters on predator control, deer management, and cedar management offer detailed information on these special issues that impact the presence of birds throughout the region. By helping readers recognize and evaluate habitat health and then use appropriate habitat enhancement practices, the authors hope to inspire and enable widespread and effective bird conservation in the Texas Hill Country"--Provided by publisher.

• Of sea islands and single birds
• On fragile wings
• Nothing yet of the past
• All things being equal between Mr. Scaup and Sam Colt
• The witch
• Where once migrated angels
• The last hunt
• A question of safety
• The little things
• The retributions of April.

In A Life Afield, A. Hunter Smith welcomes readers to sit by his fireside as he recounts 12 evocative tales from his extensive experience as a hunter and hunting guide. Though Smith could draw from some 350 years of ancestral sportsman stories, he instead describes his own successes and mishaps with an intimacy that captivates audiences. Through his narratives Smith shares his philosophy on hunting and rambling in the outdoors and questions what it means to be a true sportsman in today's Deep South. As his stories make clear, the South's outdoor heritage has changed drastically within the last 25 years or more. The beauty and majesty of the natural world, as well as the principles of honor, integrity and humanity found within circles of sportsmen, are seemingly no longer reward enough for the sporting world of today. As Smith would argue, many of the age-old and time-proven wisdoms of woodsmanship are in danger of being forgotten or dismissed by a new era of "immediate reward" for minimal effort. A Life Afield reminds readers what it means to be a woodsman: to hold the woods and waters deep within one's heart. Taken as a whole, the collection chronicles the author's quest to adulthood, influenced by his outdoor adventures and friendships, while also subtly providing solid lessons in sporting ethics, gun safety and general woodsmanship. A Life Afield includes a foreword by Ellison D. Smith, IV, an environmental attorney and brother of the author

On the history of hunting and wildlife conservation efforts by game wardens in Namibia

The Black Mambas are South Africa's first all-female anti-poaching unit, chosen by the white and male-dominated conservation authorities. Their fight against poaching challenges the role of women (and men) in their communities and South African society at large

Intimate and warm, THE ELK FOREST explores the need to feel a sense of belonging in a fragile, shrinking community. The elk hunt has always had a sacred aura to the people living in Engerdal, a small village in Norway. The hunt for the biggest animal in the forest brings the hunters closer to each other, and creates the yearly main event in the village

• Contributors Preface Acknowledgments
• 1. Defining Wildlife and Wildlife Management, by Paul R. Krausman
• 2. The History of Wildlife Conservation in North America, by Robert D. Brown
• 3. The Wildlife Professional, by John F. Organ
• 4. Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management, by Daniel J. Decker, Shawn J. Riley, and William F. Siemer
• 5. Structured Decision Making, by Michael C. Runge, Michael S. Mitchell, and James B. Grand
• 6. Scale in Wildlife Management: The Difficulty with Extrapolation, Replication, and Unappreciated Impediments, by John A. Bissonette
• 7. Wildlife Population Dynamics, by L. Scott Mills and Heather Johnson
• 8. Wildlife Health and Diseases, by David A. Jessup
• 9. Hunting and Trapping, by Jim Heffelfinger
• 10. Impacts of Weather and Accidents on Wildlife, by Michael R. Conover, Jonathan B. Dinkins, and Michael J. Haney
• 11. Nutritional Ecology, by Katherine L. Parker
• 12. Plant-Animal Interactions, by Kelley M. Stewart
• 13. Water and Other Welfare Factors, by James W. Cain III, Paul R. Krausman, and Steven S. Rosenstock
• 14. Predator-Prey Relationships and Management, by Clint W. Boal and Warren B. Ballard
• 15. Animal Behavior , by John L. Koprowski and W. Sue Fairbanks
• 16. Habitat, by R. William Mannan and Robert J. Steidl
• 17. Wildlife Restoration, by Michael L. Morrison
• 18. Climate Change and Wildlife, by Marta Jarzyna, Benjamin Zuckerberg, and William F. Porter
• 19. Conservation Planning for Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat, by Susan Rupp, Anna M. Munoz, and Roel R. Lopez
• 20. Managing Populations, by William P. Kuvlesky Jr., Leonard A. Brennan, Bart M. Ballard, David G. Hewitt, Fred C. Bryant, Tyler A. Campbell, Charles A. DeYoung, Fidel Hernandez, and Scott E. Henke Index.
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The definitive textbook for students of wildlife management, now updated to cover the latest techniques, tools, and topics. Wildlife Management and Conservation presents a clear overview of the management and conservation of animals, their habitats, and how people influence both. The relationship among these three components of wildlife management is explained in chapters written by leading experts and is designed to prepare students for careers in which they will be charged with maintaining healthy animal populations. To be successful wildlife professionals, they will need to find ways to restore depleted populations, reduce overabundant, introduced, or pest species, and manage relationships among various human stakeholders. This book gives them the basic knowledge necessary to accomplish these goals. This second edition, which is updated throughout, features several new and expanded topics, including communication in the wildlife profession, fire science, Indigenous models of management and conservation, plant-animal interactions, quantitative analysis of wildlife populations, and a detailed glossary. The book also covers: * Human dimensions of wildlife management * Animal behavior * Predator-prey relationships * Structured decision making * Issues of scale in wildlife management * Wildlife health * Historical context of wildlife management and conservation * Hunting and trapping * Nongame species * Nutrition ecology * Water management * Climate change * Conservation planning The most widely used foundational text in the field, this is the perfect resource not only for students but also for early career professionals and those in related fields who need to understand the core tenets and tools of wildlife conservation and management. Contributors: C. Jane Anderson, Bart M. Ballard, Warren B. Ballard, John A. Bissonette, Clint Boal, Scott B. Boyle, Leonard A. Brennan, Robert D. Brown, James W. Cain III, Tyler A. Campbell, Michael J. Cherry, Michael R. Conover, Daniel J. Decker, Randall W. DeYoung, Jonathan B. Dinkins, W. Sue Fairbanks, Selma N. Glasscock, James B. Grand, Michael J. Haney, James R. Heffelfinger, Scott E. Henke, Fidel Hernandez, Davie G. Hewitt, C. L. Hoving, David A. Jessup, Heather E. Johnson, Winifred B. Kessler, John L. Koprowski, Paul R. Krausman, William P. Kuvlesky, Jr., Roel R. Lopez, R. W. Mannan, Melissa J. Merrick, L. Scott Mills, Michael S. Mitchell, Michael L. Morrison, Anna M. Munoz, John F. Organ, Katherine L. Parker, William F. Porter, Shawn J. Riley, Steven S. Rosenstock, Michael C. Runge, Susan P. Rupp, William F. Siemer, Robert J. Steidl, Kelley M. Stewart.
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""Tráfico Ilegal: flora y fauna es un nuevo libro que nos entrega José Antonio Samamé Saavedra, el mismo que es producto de una provocadora investigación que comienza por caracterizar la situación actual de las especies de flora y fauna silvestre ante la presencia de amenazas antrópicas manifestadas a través del comercio ilegal, tenencia ilícita de fauna silvestre, tala indiscriminada de procedencia ilegal de especies en peligro crítico y vulnerable, tráfico y cacería furtiva, así como, la escasa efectividad de los mecanismos y responsables de su protección, sea por falta de rigurosidad de las sanciones y debilidad de los controles a los planes de manejo, entre otras. Ante lo cual abre el abanico de posibilidades y propone priorizar la conservación productiva para el manejo de vida silvestre. Es decir, avanzar hacia la conservación productiva con modelos de negocios sostenibles, protagonismo de los diferentes actores sociales en especial a las comunidades rurales debidamente capacitados para el aprovechamiento de especies de flora y fauna silvestre o el promover el consumo de productos certificados derivados de la biodiversidad. Tomando como referencia a una región como Lambayeque, lo propuesto rompe con las ideas de conservación románticas o utópicas, las mismas que vienen perdiendo terreno frente a las organizaciones criminales que se enriquecen de tala ilegal, caza furtiva, la comercialización de especies exóticas, en fin, de la depredación de los recursos naturales." Javier Ruíz Gutiérrez."--Page 4 of cover