A new publication out! From Field to Plate is a guide on the benefits of locally harvested wild game and how to keep it safe. If you’ve ever wondered about the benefits surrounding the harvest and consumption of wild game, this publication has you covered and includes a pictorial guide on how to safely field dress, process, package, and store venison, with other game species detailed.
Plus, tasty recipes are included as well!
The publication is available for free at the AgriLife Bookstore.
On February 13th and 14th, a total of forty-five participants, including Texas Master Naturalists and the general public, attended the first annual Wildlife and Fisheries Specialist Academy. The workshop, presented by Dr. Todd Sink, Dr. John Tomecek and Dr. Maureen Frank, covered topics focused on Aquatic Vegetation and Wildlife Management over the 2 days of attendance. The event is designed to provide advanced training to volunteers who can then support or expand specific county educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Wildlife and Fisheries Extension Unit.
Here’s what some of our attendees had to say about the event:
“So much information that was so darn interesting. The speakers were excellent and I enjoyed both days very much.”
“I liked the ability to learn and ask questions about Texas ecosystems – plants and animals.”
More Wildlife and Fisheries Specialist Academies will be held in the future. Keep an eye out for other training opportunities to come. Postings will be made on our website and on our social media platforms. https://wildlife.tamu.edu
You can also contact your local Extension agent to see if there are any trainings happening in your area. For contact information for your local County Extension Agent, visit the AgriLife People website at https://agrilifepeople.tamu.edu/.
We look forward to sharing more natural resource conservation workshops in the future.
Time is running out to register for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Wildlife & Fisheries Extension Unit’s first annual Wildlife & Fisheries Specialist Academy.The purpose of the Wildlife & Fisheries Specialist Academy is to provide advanced training whereby master volunteers can support or expand specific county educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The goal of the Wildlife & Fisheries Specialist Academy is not to produce “experts”, rather to identify Master Volunteers who have received highly specialized training to support specific natural resource-related programs or projects. Such projects may include educational projects such as training other master volunteers, clientele presentations, and/or applied research and demonstrations.
The Wildlife & Fisheries Specialist Academy will be held Tuesday February 13th and Wednesday February 14th in College Station. Classroom sessions will be held in the mornings at the AgriLife Turf Research Facility (3100 F&B Road, College Station, TX) and field based sessions in the afternoon. Materials and lunch will be provided each day.
8:30am – 5:00pm – Tuesday February 13th – Aquatic Ecosystem and Vegetation Management
9:00am – 5:00pm – Wednesday February 14th – Texas Native Wildlife and Habitat Management
Registration is on a first come/first serve basis. Registration will cover handouts and reference materials, meals (lunch Tuesday & Wednesday), coffee & snacks during the day and classroom instruction. Not included will be lodging. Registration will be $50 for both days or $30 for single day admission. Please note that there will be an additional late registration fee of $10.00 for any registrations after February 5th. To register, please email Kathrine Bradshaw at kathrine.bradshaw@exchange.tamu.edu. Please make checks payable to TAMU AgriLife Extension. Registration payments can be mailed to 534 John Kimbrough Blvd, 2258 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843.
Dietary restrictions will be collected through registration.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Wildlife & Fisheries Extension Unit is hosting their first annual Wildlife & Fisheries Specialist Academy.
The purpose of the Wildlife & Fisheries Specialist Academy is to provide advanced training whereby master volunteers can support or expand specific county educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The goal of the Wildlife & Fisheries Specialist Academy is not to produce “experts”, rather to identify Master Volunteers who have received highly specialized training to support specific natural resource-related programs or projects. Such projects may include educational projects such as training other master volunteers, clientele presentations, and/or applied research and demonstrations.
Presentation Topics will include:
Texas Terrestrial Ecosystems
Wildlife Disease Control & Management
Aquatic Ecosystem and Vegetation Management
Pond Ecology
Invasive Species Control – both Terrestrial and Aquatic
. . . with an expanded agenda coming soon.
The Wildlife & Fisheries Specialist Academy will be held Tuesday February 13th and Wednesday February 14th in College Station. Classroom sessions will be held in the mornings at the AgriLife Turf Research Facility (3100 F&B Road, College Station, TX) and field based sessions in the afternoon. Materials and lunch will be provided each day.
8:30am – 5:00pm – Tuesday February 13th – Aquatic Ecosystem and Vegetation Management
9:00am – 5:00pm – Wednesday February 14th – Texas Native Wildlife and Habitat Management
Registration is on a first come/first serve basis. Only 30 participant spots are guaranteed for this academy training. Registration will cover handouts and reference materials, meals (lunch Tuesday & Wednesday), coffee & snacks during the day and classroom instruction. Not included will be lodging. Registration will be $50 for both days or $30 for single day admission. Please note that there will be an additional late registration fee of $10.00 for any registrations after February 5th. To register, please email Kathrine Bradshaw at kathrine.bradshaw@exchange.tamu.edu. Please make checks payable to TAMU AgriLife Extension. And registration payment can be mailed to 534 John Kimbrough Blvd, 2258 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843.
Dietary restrictions will be collected through registration.
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