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PARKS & WILDLIFE
MaIy 1983, Vol. 41, No. 5
Published monthly by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200
Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744. Circulation: 512-479-4830;
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Front Cover: Moths are masters at camouflage. The poly-
phemus moth, Antheraea polyphemu.3, has large eyespots on each
wing that help protect it, and like other moths :ts coloring and
texture help it blend into the background Moths si: fcr hours in
the same position during the day, making tl-em easy to
photograph. (See story on page 16). Photo by Paul M.
Montgomery.
Inside Front: Jackrabbits become active at twil.ght and forage
well into the night. Photo by Glen Milb.0
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Spring Squirrel Hunters Have the Woods to Themselves
Ray Sasser 2
hunt without competition is a premium experience, but
won't last long once the word gets out.
liddei Beauty of the Moth by Paul M. Montgomery 6
Natural camouflage conceals many moth species until
they flash their colorful hind wings.
The Attractions of Man-made Structures: Part 1
by Jim Cox 12
Docks, piers, ramps and other such structures attract
bass and may be the only shelter in an otherwise barren
aquatic environment.
19th Century Forts Now 20th Century Parks
by Mary-Love Bigony 16
Historic ruins and reconstructed buildings give park
visitors an insight into the turbulent times of frontier
Texas.
Outdoor Roundup 22
News briefs compiled by the department's news service.
Young Naturalist: Ghost Crabs by Ilo Hiller 28
Learn about this secretive land crab and its link to the sea.
Letters to the Editor 32
GOVERNOR OF TEXAS
Mark White
COMMISSION
Perry R. Bass, Chairman ................... Fort Worth
Edwin L. Cox Jr., Vice-chairman .....................Athens
James R. Paxton .................................. Palestine
W.B. Osborn Jr ................................ Santa Elena
William O. Braecklein ......................Dallas
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.
D avid Baxter .......................................Editor
Ilo Hiller ................................. Associate Editor
Mary-Love Bigony .......................Assistant Editor
Dianne Richards.............................. Design Editor
Bill Reaves .............................. Chief Photographer
Glen Mills ................................... Photographer
R uth Perry..................................... Circulation
La Verne Moccia ............................Office Manager