News
Mar
27
2017
Texas Wildlife Association Statement Regarding Border Security
TWA believes that increased patrols, more strident enforcement of existing laws, and technological monitoring of the border will achieve the worthy goal of controlling illegal border crossings while minimizing impacts to private property rights and our precious natural resources. TWA is eager to serve federal and state agencies as a resource on addressing this critical issue.
Mar
10
2017
Statement on Warfarin-Based Feral Hog Toxicant
Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) recognizes the ecological and agricultural damage that feral hogs create across Texas. As such, TWA is a staunch proponent of effective and responsible control of feral hog populations. However, the recent announcement by the Texas Department of Agriculture approving the use of a Warfarin-based feral hog toxicant is cause for concern.
Mar
01
2017
Trump Water Directive Win for Private Property Rights
On Tuesday, February 28, 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to take action towards the elimination of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. In WOTUS, under the detailed description by EPA in the Federal Register, EPA maps have suggested nearly any waterway in the country could have come under federal jurisdiction.