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Texas Wildlife Short Course
August 20-21, 2010
Brazos County Exposition Center, Bryan, TX

The Texas AgriLife Extension Service will hold its first ever Texas Wildlife Short Course August 20-21, 2010 at the Brazos County Exposition Center.  Following the conclusion of the Texas Wildlife Short Course, the Texas Wildlife Association’s Regions 5, 6, 7 (Post Oak Savannah, Pineywoods, and Coastal Prairies) will be holding the annual Texas Big Game Awards Sportsmen’s Celebration.   

The Texas Wildlife Short Course is designed for both new and seasoned sportsmen alike, providing up-to-date information on various aspects of wildlife management.  Educational topics covering white-tailed deer management, the use of infrared cameras for scouting, and what forages to plant for deer and doves will be discussed.  Feral hog and farm pond management, and marketing wildlife on your piece of Texas will also be covered.  A special session will be devoted to managing wildlife for the 1-d-1 Open Space Lands tax valuation.  Three continuing education units can be obtained. 

Admission to The Texas Wildlife Short Course is $75 and included with the price are 1 catered meal (Friday lunch), vendor displays, and a chance to see some of the best deer taken during last year’s hunting season.  There will also be exclusive activities designed for children. 

The Texas Big Game Awards Sportsmen’s Celebration will begin Saturday August 21 with their awards luncheon at 1:00 pm followed by the awards presentation.

To register for the Texas Wildlife Short Course as an attendee, sponsor, or exhibitor, go to Extension Conference Services’ web-site at https://agrilifevents.tamu.edu .  For more information regarding this inaugural event, please contact Ms. Kristi Smith @ 979-845-7471 or email her at kjsmith@ag.tamu.edu.  For more information on the Texas Big Game Awards Sportsmen’s Celebration visit www.TexasBigGameAwards.com

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.    Feral Hogs in Texas (1 CEU)
                               Jim Cathey, Extension Wildlife Specialist
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.  Wildlife Management Associations (WMAs): How do I Start One?
                               David Forrester, District 7 Leader, Texas Parks and Wildlife
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.  What Are Normal Agricultural Operations for Dove Hunting?
                               Larry Redmon, Extension Forage Specialist
10:45 –11:45 p.m.  Managing Farm Ponds for Fish (1 CEU)
                               Michael Masser, Extension Fisheries Specialist
12:00 p.m.             Wrap up Texas Wildlife Short Course

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