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Easst Texas game warden: Don't try to help baby wild animals that appear abandoned
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (530+ words) Published 5: 30 am Sunday, June 7, 2026 Something in the human heart melts at the thought of a fawn or young bird being abandoned, and for many well-meaning people, taking the animal and caring for it seems like a good idea. It is…...
Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari offers close encounters with exotic animals in East Texas
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1438+ words) Published 5: 40 am Wednesday, May 6, 2026 After driving over a metal grate, guests are greeted by a dazzle of zebras trotting across red dirt, sticking their heads into open car windows in search of food. Excited squeals echo from vehicles spaced along…...
Land purchase to increase size of Caddo Lake refuge by almost 200 acres
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (404+ words) Published 6: 35 pm Saturday, October 25, 2025 The Caddo Lake Institute has announced a 185-acre expansion of the Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge that will enhance protection for hundreds of bird species and provide more recreational opportunities for visitors. The land acquisition was…...
Mc Ginnis: Spring brings hope, promise
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (462+ words) Published 11: 00 am Saturday, April 4, 2026 Spring feels magical in East Texas, especially as Easter approaches. It's more than just a change in the weather; it's an awakening. Lawns turn green almost overnight; trees unfurl fresh leaves; and gardeners step outside to…...
Grant: Gardening for the Birds lecture set. Aug. 14 in Tyler
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (241+ words) Published 10: 25 pm Saturday, August 9, 2025 Bird watching is one of the most popular and rewarding pastimes in the country. Anyone with a yard, patio, or window view can enjoy it. You do not need expensive binoculars or advanced knowledge of bird…...
Small Steps: TPWD looking at creative way to expand eastern turkey hunting
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (763+ words) Published 11: 07 pm Friday, April 10, 2026 By Steve Knight/Tyler Morning Telegraph Turkeys now inhabit 223 of the 254 counties in Texas. Wild turkeys are found in almost 90 percent of Texas" 254 counties, and while the vast majority are Rio Grande turkeys, there are eastern…...
Missing since the "70s, owl statue returned to rightful home at Kilgore library
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (155+ words) Published 5: 20 am Saturday, April 4, 2026 After more than 50 years, a long-standing mystery at the Kilgore Public Library came to an end Wednesday morning. A beloved wooden library owl " an iconic brown, hand-carved sculpture that watched over the library's east entrance since…...
Hidden Gem: Hidden Lakes brings Upland Bird Hunting back to East Texas
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (796+ words) Published 12: 33 am Saturday, December 6, 2025 By STEVE KNIGHT, TYLER MORNING TELEGRAPH YANTIS " The thing about old hunting friends is that despite politics, religion, economic status, team or school affiliations or any other differences, you will always have a hunting past as…...
Looking Ahead: Hunting and fishing will continue to evolve and exist
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (868+ words) Published 10: 20 pm Friday, January 9, 2026 The new year is a time to look toward the future and reflect on the past. For me, the past is simple. Hunting and fishing have been traditional activities that resulted in a lot of memories…...
Caldwell Zoo honors founding donors, unveils recognition sign at special event
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (263+ words) Published 5: 20 am Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Caldwell Zoo honored the Founding Members of its new Donor Circles initiative, culminating in the unveiling of a permanent recognition sign at the zoo's grand entrance during the special "Big Night at the Zoo" celebration on…...