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Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute is grateful for the tremendous ongoing support that we receive from a variety of sources. There is a special group of contributors that we recognize as "Research Partners" as they have provided instrumental backing of our research and therefore have helped make the applicable science that we are so proud to offer possible. We want to thank all of our Research Partners, and will begin by sharing the story of the Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation as our first "Research Partner Spotlight".
Whether you are interested in WILD CATS, DEER, QUAIL, WATERFOWL, WILD TURKEYS, or HABITAT RESTORATION, you'll want to check out CKWRI's 2020-2021 CURRENT RESEARCH REPORT now available online! Click HERE below to view it now!
In this recent publication, researchers found that the application of prescribed fire on tanglehead-dominated areas can increase cattle utilization by up to four times in addition to improve native plant species richness, providing foraging and brood-rearing areas for northern bobwhite while maintaining adequate nesting cover. The benefits of prescribed burning lasted for over a year in our study.
The distinguished alumni awards are presented each year to the most prestigious graduates of Texas Tech for their professional achievements, contributions to society and support of the university. Nominations are submitted by members and friends of the association, as well as Texas Tech faculty and staff, while a committee comprised of alumni and university officials reviews the nomination materials and makes the final selections.
The Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute has the opportunity to award annual scholarships to Institute graduate students and Range and Wildlife Management undergraduate students who have demonstrated outstanding academic and professional excellence in their progress towards attaining either an advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in range and wildlife management or a bachelor’s degree in range and wildlife management.
*Applicants will be considered for all scholarships. No need to apply for a specific scholarship.
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Please click here to view the presentations given at the 2021 Deer Research Meeting held virtually on March 5th!
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CKWRI's Executive Director, Dr. Dave Hewitt, was recently interviewed by Ed Roberson on the top-ranked Mountain & Prairie podcast! Recognized by the Aspen Institute, Apple Podcasts, High Country News, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Montana Governor’s Office, and more, Mountain & Prairie features long-form conversations with innovators of the American West. Visit the following link to listen now!
https://mountainandprairie.com/david-hewitt/
In this issue, learn about When A Native Becomes Invasive, Bird Abundance on East Foundation Ranches, Movement Patterns and Behavior of Nilgai Antelope, and Supporting Wildlife Conservation through Photography.
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