Your Texas Land

Episode 38: Painting Prickly Pear Blue - Reclaiming Your Land

Plateau’s Shane Kiefer and Steve Parker talk practical brush control in Texas, from “painting prickly pear blue” to managing mesquite and invasive species. Learn why cutting alone isn’t enough, which herbicide methods work best, and how to plan treatments safely and effectively. Learn more: PlateauWildlife.com Contact us: plateau@plateauwildlife.com Follow us: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn @PlateauWildlife Subscribe to Your Texas Land and never miss an episode!

Episode 37: Across Continents - Texas & Australia Take On Feral Pigs

In our latest episode, John Kinsey sits down with Dr. Heather Channon, Australia’s National Feral Pig Management Coordinator, and John Scriven of Queensland to compare how Australia and Texas approach managing wild pigs. The conversation goes from baiting and aerial shooting to trapping and fencing, emphasizing that we are similar and no single solution works. They also discuss emerging research, success metrics, and the importance of protecting cultural and Indigenous heritage sites. Sign Up for Heather's Newsletter Here [https://feralpigs.com.au/] Learn more: PlateauWildlife.com Contact us: plateau@plateauwildlife.com Follow us: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn @PlateauWildlife Subscribe to Your Texas Land and never miss an episode!

Episode 36: Partnering with the Land - Mark Brown’s Prairie Story

In this episode, Taylor Garrison visits with Mark Brown of the Brown Ranch to talk about his journey to a conservation-minded landowner. Mark shares how he and his wife transitioned to a wildlife tax valuation and built an award-winning prairie ranch focused on restoring the endangered Fayette Prairie. From tackling invasive grasses to using prescribed fire and strategic grazing, he offers real-world insight into managing land for long-term impact. Along the way, Mark reflects on lessons learned, the value of community through Native Prairie Association of Texas and the South Central Texas Prescribed Burn Association, and why staying curious is key to good stewardship. Featured Links In This Episode South Central Texas Prescribed Burn Association: sctpba.org [https://sctpba.org/] Native Prairies Association of Texas: https://texasprairie.org/ [https://texasprairie.org/] Learn more: PlateauWildlife.com Contact us: plateau@plateauwildlife.com Follow us: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn @PlateauWildlife Subscribe to Your Texas Land and never miss an episode!

Episode 35: Owls, Lions, and a Herping Big Year - Part 2 with Romey Swanson

In Part 2, John Kinsey sits down with Romey Swanson to discuss the passion projects driving his work in Texas conservation. From studying owls in the Davis Mountains to a statewide “herping big year” documenting reptiles and amphibians, Swanson shares stories from the field and the research behind them. For Recent Articles from Romey Swanson: Studying the High-Elevation Owls of the Davis Mountains [https://tpwmagazine.com/wildlife-conservation/voices-in-the-shadows/] Hit The Road For A Toad: A Herper's Big Year [https://tpwmagazine.com/wildlife-conservation/hit-the-road-for-a-toad-a-herpers-big-year/] Learn more: PlateauWildlife.com Contact us: plateau@plateauwildlife.com Follow us: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn @PlateauWildlife Subscribe to Your Texas Land and never miss an episode!

Episode 34: Landowner Legacy and the Devils River with Romey Swanson

Host John Kinsey talks with Romey Swanson, executive director of the Devils River Conservancy, about his path into conservation and the work being done to protect one of Texas’ most remarkable landscapes. Swanson shares how his early career working with private landowners led him to his conservation efforts and explores how tools like conservation easements help keep ranches intact while preserving landowner legacy. They also discuss the importance of trust, storytelling, and collaboration when working with landowners to protect places like the Devils River and the surrounding landscapes in Val Verde County. Learn more: DevilsRiverConservancy.org [https://devilsriverconservancy.org/] Contact us: plateau@plateauwildlife.com Follow us: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn @PlateauWildlife Subscribe to Your Texas Land and never miss an episode!