Landowner Workshops and Field Days

The Private Lands Program encourages landowners to supplement their wildlife and habitat management skills and knowledge by participating in workshops and field days. General, specialized, beginner and advanced events are offered by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and our partners. Topics include but are not limited to:

• General Wildlife Management Techniques
• Prescribed Burning
• Habitat Restoration and Management
• Water Conservation
• Grazing Strategies
• Plant Identification
• Ecology
• Cowbird Training Classes
• Conferences and Symposiums

Workshops

Wildlife Practices and Activities Workshop (Fayette County)

April 13, 2012 at the SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm, Ledbetter, Texas

Workshop fee is $12 with refreshments and a catered lunch provided. To register, call the Fayette County Appraisal District at (979) 968-8383. Reservations are requested before April 11, 2012

Topics: The workshop is designed for landowners interested in using wildlife management as a qualifying agricultural practice for property tax purposes. Topics covered will include rules for qualifying for wildlife tax valuation, managing for backyard wildlife, firewise wildlife management, using remote cameras, and managing for quail on small acreage. Additionally, the Fayette County Appraisal District will be present to explain what appraisers are looking for during site visits. For agenda, directions, and maps see the Wildlife Activities and Practices Workshop flyer(PDF 112.2 KB).

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