Texas Waterfowl Symposium - The Current Status of Texas Waterfowl

Date: April 20-21, 2017

Location: El Campo Civic Center

                  2350 N Mechanic, El Campo,TX

Fees:  (includes meals and handout materials)

            Pre Registration (Before 4/10) - $45

            Late Registration (After 4/10) - $60
                   No refunds after 4/10

Hotels:
Days Inn - 979-543-1666
Best Western - 979-543-7033
Lonestar Inn - 979-543-7833

Agenda:

DAY 1 Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.

  •  Changes in Waterfowl Populations and Distribution in the Central Flyway - Kevin Kraai, TPWD
  • Annual Cycle of Waterfowl: Requirements and Management - Bart Ballard, CKWRI
  • ​Management of Wetlands, Moist Soil Units and Farmland for Waterfowl - David Butler & Jared Laing, TPWD
  • Migratory Game Bird Regulations Process - Kevin Kraai, TPWD
  • Harvest Data and HIP- Kevin Kraai, TPWD
  • Economic Impacts of Changes in Waterfowl Numbers in the Gulf Coast Region - TBD
  • Funding Opportunities for Private Landowners - Todd Merendino, DU
  • Update on Managing Water Issues - Kirby Brown, DU; Ryan Rowney, LCRA; L.G.Raun, Coastal Bend GCD
  • Managing Leases and Hunting Pressure - Todd Steele, Thunderbird Hunting Club
  • Wounding Loss and Shotgun Proficiency - Jared Laing, TPWD
  • A Guide and Outfitter Perspective: Panel Discussion - Todd Steele,Thunderbird Hunting Club; Mike Lanier, Red Bluff Prairie, Daniel Kubecka, Run-n-gun Adventures

DAY 2

  • Field Tour on local property managed for waterfowl.

**agenda subject to change**

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