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We promote the advancement of land stewardship through ranching, science, and education.
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Here at East Foundation, we embrace a 'management by experiment' mindset. Over the years, a handful of changes have emerged, including opportunities to implement technology across our ranching department. Watch our video, Ranch Technology, to learn more about what we’ve implemented, including virtual fencing on our El Sauz ranch. Link in bio. #EastFoundation #SouthTexas #VirtualFencing #Ranching by @eastfoundation

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We’re excited to connect roughly 800 students with the land over the next four days. Our education team will be hosting East Foundation’s annual Behind the Gates Field Days on our San Antonio Viejo ranch.

Students will rotate through stations to learn about cattle ranching, animal traits and adaptations, land stewardship and watersheds, and more! Stay tuned for updates regarding the week and more information on the partners and sponsors that help make this event impactful! #EastFoundation #SouthTexas #BehindTheGates #Education #Conservation by @eastfoundation

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Have you had a chance to read our Fall Newsletter yet?

Don’t miss out! In this edition, you can learn more about:

- Abundance and scarcity as a result of growth and development
- Our partnership with H-E-B’s Our Texas Our Future
- Our classroom education efforts throughout South Texas
- Bobwhite quail harvest management

Access the Newsletter at the link in our bio. #EastFoundation #SouthTexas #Ranching #Science #Education by @eastfoundation

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Fall is a busy season on our ranches, with many events taking place, including our research-based deer captures. Our team is looking forward to adding to our long-term dataset over the upcoming weekend on the El Sauz ranch.

This white-tailed deer research project is structured to collect data on relevant questions about one of the most iconic and culturally and economically important species in South Texas, while also looking beyond today for landowners, managers, and hunters well into the future. Learn more about the project and watch the full video at the link in our bio. #EastFoundation #WhiteTailedDeer #Research #SouthTexas #DeerCaptures by @eastfoundation

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The New World screwworm (NWS) is a parasite that affects warm-blooded animals. Its fly larvae burrow into living tissue, causing severe and sometimes fatal damage. Protecting U.S. livestock and wildlife is a national security priority, and the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is the only proven method for eradicating NWS. The U.S. has defeated NWS before, and together, we will do it again. To learn more about the SIT method and to watch the full video, click on the link in our bio. #EastFoundation #SouthTexas #NewWorldScrewworm by @eastfoundation

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As a longtime partner, we are excited to be part of the Witte Museum's 100th Birthday event. Come celebrate with us on 10/10 at the Party of the Century, and be sure to say hello to our education team at our booth in the East Foundation Land Stewardship Lab! Everyone gets the kids' price of $11, and you can buy one, get one free with code BOGOBDAY (offer ends 10/7). Get your tickets today at the link in our bio. #EastFoundation #WitteMuseum #ProudPartners #SouthTexas #Education by @eastfoundation

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National Hunting and Fishing Day (September 26, 2026) recognizes hunters, anglers, and landowners for their contributions to wildlife and conservation.

Game species management is a vital component of our work here at East Foundation. Game species are important ecologically, economically, and culturally, and hunting is an important tool for managing them effectively and sustainably. Decisions about harvest pressure and habitat management, along with variables outside of management control like weather and disease presence, interact to drive the dynamics of wildlife populations. We study these factors at a landscape scale to develop strategies that ensure these populations' long-term sustainability.

We hope you spend the day outdoors connecting with nature and supporting conservation and land stewardship! #EastFoundation #SouthTexas #LandStewardship #Conservation © Jonathan Vail by @eastfoundation

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Read The Business of Bobwhites, our latest Popular Press article feature. The Cattleman Magazine includes insights from our Range & Wildlife Scientist, Abe Woodard, on bobwhite quail populations in South Texas and the long-term research East Foundation is conducting. Check it out to learn more about the ideal conditions for the species, along with harvest details, including the importance of harvesting appropriate numbers for quail management. Link in bio. © @jvailphotography #EastFoundation #SouthTexas #BobwhiteQuail #Conservation by @eastfoundation

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Our latest video, Ranch Technology, is officially out. Learn about the new technology our ranching team has implemented over the years, including virtual fences, to become a more efficient and productive ranching operation. The tool has resulted in meaningful benefits, including the ability to act more quickly if a positive screwworm case were to impact our South Texas ranches. Watch the full video at the link in our bio. #EastFoundation #RanchTech #SouthTexas #NewWorldScrewworm Cover Photo PC: @jvailphotography by @eastfoundation

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We have over 217,000 acres of native rangeland across six ranches spanning Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr, and Willacy counties. Through ranch management by experiment and adaptation, our team operates an efficient, sustainable production system where healthy rangelands support both livestock production and wildlife populations, maximizing the long-term value of South Texas ranchland. Learn more at the link in our bio. #EastFoundation #SouthTexas #Ranching #LandStewardship © Jonathan Vail by @eastfoundation

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Apply for our Land Stewardship Ambassadors (LSA) program today, hosted in partnership with the @wittemuseum!

This program is a perfect fit for high schoolers looking to build awareness of land stewardship principles and make lasting connections. A cohort of 15 students will be selected from each of the following counties: Bexar, Webb, and Cameron. Students are awarded a $400 stipend for their successful completion of the program.

Learn more and apply at the link in our bio. #EastFoundation #WitteMuseum #LandStewardship #ApplyToday #SouthTexas by @eastfoundation

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For decades, bobcats, like most wild cats, were assumed to be solitary, generally avoiding other bobcats except when males and females come together to breed. New research using nearly 40 years of tracking data (1985–2024) from bobcats across South Texas, including those on our South Texas ranches, is challenging that idea.

Swipe to learn more, and read the full article at the link in our bio. #EastFoundation #Bobcat #WildlifeResearch #SouthTexas #Conservation © Wyman Meinzer by @eastfoundation

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