Pond Management for Livestock and Irrigation
If you've got a pond or a tank, as we like to call them here in Texas, that you use for watering livestock or for irrigation, you...
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Maintaining a Pond for Aesthetics and Swimming
Whether your idea of the ideal pond is one you can use for cooling off during the hot Texas summers or a stunning landscape...
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Should I fertilize or dye my pond?
Fertilizer and pond dye are both great pond management techniques for reducing water clarity, but there are specific reasons to...
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Stocking a Fishery with Shad
Generally speaking, Shad are a great forage species for Largemouth Bass, but they aren't ideal for every fishery.
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The extreme heat and severe storms associated with summers in Texas can be hard enough on us humans in our day-to-day lives, but...
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Water Quality in Agricultural Areas
While it is always a good idea to monitor your water quality, it is even more important to keep a close eye on it when your pond...
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Seasonality of Fish Stocking
Fish typically become stressed during times of extreme temperatures, so we stock fish according to the seasons to minimize...
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Pond and Lake Management in Texas
Having a healthy, clean pond on your property comes with a certain amount of work regardless of where you live, but managing a...
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The Pros and Cons of Fishing During the Spawn
Fishing during the spawn can be hugely rewarding but you need to make sure you handle your catch properly to reduce the risk of...
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Enhancing Habitat in Spawning Areas
Great fisheries management starts from the ground up and there is no place where that is more apparent than in the spawning areas.
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When it comes to defining the scope of any habitat improvement project, the first step is to evaluate the amount of cover...
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Preventing Cormorant Predation
Learn how you can protect your fishery from this protected species by adding artificial habitat throughout your pond or lake.
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