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Ep. 528 – Texas Habitat and Hunting Update

Ep. 528 – Texas Habitat and Hunting Update

Ducks Unlimited Podcast

November 21, 202324m 17s

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Show Notes

Host Chris Jennings is joined by Kevin Kraai, waterfowl program leader for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, to talk about habitat in across the state of Texas. With Texas covering such a vast area, and featuring so many types of waterfowl habitat, Kraai explains that there is good habitat is some areas, but many of the traditional hunting areas are still waiting on rain. Hear more about a wrap up on teal season, and expectations for improved habitat as the season progresses.

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