Correction, June 11, 2025 at 7:02 p.m.: A previous version of this article incorrectly reported that the shooting of invasive sheep was allowed for sport. It’s for land management. The article ...

Helicopter Hunting: A Bold Solution to a Growing Problem. To combat the aoudad invasion, Texas lawmakers recently passed legislation that allows hunters to pursue these animals from helicopters.

At some Texas ranches, hunting exotic animals is touted as a way to support conservation efforts. By Ashley Louszko, Michelle Kessel, and Pavni Mittal. July 19, 2018, 5:04 PM. 9:45.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission authorized 2025-2026 hunting season dates that include 140 different public hunts in 52 state parks and natural areas, totaling more than 520,000 acres of ...

Barbary sheep, also known as Aoudad sheep, were introduced to Texas from their native habitat in North Africa mid-20th century. Popular among hunters, considered an invasive species by farmers and ...