Cat Spring -

Texas Quail Study Group
Bobwhites in the Texas Blackland Prairies and Post Oak Savannas
September 30 and October 1

Cat Spring Ag Society Hall (13035 Hall Road) in Cat Spring

Registration is $50 before Sept. 14 and $75 after Sept. 14. Two meals, refreshments and a copy of the proceedings are included in the registration.

Following Wednesday's portion of the meeting, the Texas Wildlife Association will host a membership event open to anyone interested in learning more about the organization. For additional information regarding the membership event, contact Cary Dietzmann at cary@acountryliferealestate.com. For workshop information or to register, click here.

Wednesday, September 30:
8:00 Registration
8:15 Introduction
8:30 Bobwhites in the Texas Blackland Prairies and Post Oak Savannas
9:00 Biology & Habitat Requirements
9:30 Managing at the Appropriate Scale
10:00 Break
10:30 Grassland Restoration Techniques
11:00 Economic Considerations: Native vs. Improved Pasture
11:30 Designing Quail Corridors
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Quail Restoration Techniques
1:30 Grassland Bird Response to Grassland Habitat Management
2:00 Estimating Quail Abundance
2:30 Red Imported Fire Ants
3:00 Break
3:30 Cooperatives and Partnerships
4:00 Federal Assistance for Grassland Restoration and Habitat Improvement
4:30 Panel Discussion
5:00 Wrap-up
5:30 Dinner & Social / Spotlight on The Texas Brigades Program
            Sponsored by Texas Wildlife Association
8:00 Adjourn for the Evening

Thursday, October 1:
Field tours - Wildlife Habitat Federation
6:30 Optional Covey Call Survey
8:00 Gather at Ag Hall to car pool to site
8:30 Design and Implementation of Habitat Restoration
9:00 Break
10:45 Habitat Evaluation
12:00 Wrap up and car pool back to Ag Hall

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