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TEXAS
PARKS & WILDLIFE
October 1983, Vol. 41, No. 10
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Published monthly by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 42))
Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. Circulation: 512-475-483C;
Editorial Office: 512-479-4992. Republication of materialis not permitted
except by special written permission. The inclusion cf advertising is
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Austin, Texas, with additional entry at Dallas. Texas.
Front and Back Covers: Scenes such as this characterize tl-e
relatively undisturbed wilderness of the Angelina-Neches Scien-
tific Area in Southeast Texas. (See story on page 24.) Phcto by
Leroy Williamson.
Inside Front: Pictographs at Seminole Canyon State Park offer
clues into the lives of prehistoric people who made their hon-e
on the Lower Pecos. Several sites in Texas are helping arch-
aeologists piece together a story that covers hundreds of
generations. (See story on page 2.) Photo by Bill Reaves.
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In Search of the First Texans by Bob Parvin 2
Human artifact records preserved through time provide a
rich legacy for archaeologists to ponder.
Funny Lookin' Rats by Jim Roberts 12
It could be just a short hop from threatened to extinct for
the Texas kangaroo rat.
Best Waterfowling in the Country by Ray Sasser 16
Prime waterfowl hunting opportunities exist on public
areas along the upper Texas coast.
Raising Bighorns by Charles Winkler 22
A new brood facility on the Sierra Diablo Wildlife
Management Area may give bighorns another chance.
Forks of the River by Daniel W. Lay 24
Remembrances from the past of visits to what is now the
Angelina-Neches Scientific Area.
Outdoor Roundup 30
News briefs compiled by the department's news service.
Primitive Camping by Mike Herring 32
Several state parks now offer campers the opportunity to
have an isolated, backcountry experience.
Young Naturalist: Daddy Longlegs by Ilo Hiller 38
A close look at this long-legged cousin of the spider.
Letters to the Editor 48
GOVERNOR OF TEXAS
Mark White
COMMISSION
Edwin L. Cox Jr., Chairman ........................ Athens
George R. Bolin, Vice-Chairman ............. Houston
William O. Braecklein .............................. Dallas
William L. Graham ............................... Amarillo
Richard R. Morrison III ..................... Clear Lake City
W.B. Osborn Jr ................................ Santa Elena
Perkins D. Sams ................................. Midland
Dr. Ray E. Santos ......................Lubbock
William M. Wheless III ........... ........ Houston
DEPARTMENT
Charles D. Travis ........................ Executive Director
MAGAZINE
(ISSN 0040-4586)
Dedicated to the conservation and enjoyment of Texas wildlife,
parks, waters and all outdoors.
David Baxter .................
Ilo Hiller .....................
Mary-Love Bigony .........
Dianne Richards..............
Bill Reaves ...................
Glen Mills ...................
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.............. Associate Editor
...............Assistant Editor
................ Design Editor
........... Chief Photographer
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