Videos tagged with East Foundation

This episode of "West of Texas" focuses on wildlife management and conservation efforts in South Texas. Stephen West collaborates with the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute and the East Foundation to investigate the impact of Cattle Fever Ticks, particularly on their natural hosts, the Nilgai antelope. The Nilgai, originally from Southeast Asia, are now a significant part of the South Texas hunting landscape. The video explores the challenges presented by their increasing population, which poses a risk to the local cattle industry, and discusses potential treatment methods. The content is presented with a focus on the intersection of hunting, wildlife, and agricultural concerns.

This episode of "West of Texas" follows Stephen West as he collaborates with the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute and the East Foundation. Their research focuses on sustainable quail harvesting practices on the King Ranch and San Antonio Viejo Ranch in South Texas. The project aims to determine annual harvestable quail populations without negatively impacting future numbers, by comparing theoretical population models with real-world field data.