Oak Prairie Region Wildlife Habitat Management Workshop
An educational workshop for rural landowners. Workshop will cover topics such as wildlife habitat management, feral hog control, prescribed burns and habitat restoration.
| When |
Aug 03, 2013 from 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Where | El Campo Civic Center, 2350 N. Mechanic St. |
| Contact Phone | (979) 732-2082 |
$20 Registration Fee before July 26th/$30 late registration-pay at the door
Catered meal provided/3 CEU Credits
RSVP required - Call 979-732-2082 to RSVP
Agenda
7:00 – 8:30 check in/vendor set up
8:30 welcoming comments/presentations begin
Presentations include:
- Quail habitat management in the Oak Prairie Region - Doug Jobes/Mark Lange (TPWD)
- Feral hog and predator control - T.J. Muir (Wildife Damage Mgmt Biologist - Texas Agrilife Extension)
- Habitat management techniques for white-tailed deer - Brendan Witt (TPWD)
- History and future of turkey management in the Oak Prairie Region - David Lobpries/Jason Hardin (TPWD)
- Abilities of the Wildlife Habitat Federation to assist landowners in habitat restoration - Jim Willis (WHF)
- Techniques to conduct an effective and safe prescribed burn - Greg Pleasant (TPWD)
- Success of a proper prescribed burn regimen on mad island wildlife management area - Lange Alford (TPWD)
- Grazing management to encourage and protect wildlife habitat - Corrie Bowen (Texas Agrilife Extension)
Event will also include:
- Habitat restoration experiences by area landowners
- Question/answer session
- Habitat restoration equipment demonstration