Red River Quail Symposium to focus on habitat management

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Hunters and landowners who are interested in improving bobwhite quail habitat, or those who just enjoy pursuing bobwhites should make plans to attend the Red River Quail Symposium slated Oct. 11-13, just south of Lawton near Wichita Falls, Texas.

The symposium is a great opportunity for landowners, managers and those who are interested in quail to gain a better understanding of quail and lease management, said Dwayne Elmore, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service wildlife specialist.

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is partnering with Oklahoma State University and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to coordinate the conference. “The symposium will provide them with information regarding quail leases, management of habitat, integration of quail management into cattle operations and cost-share programs,” Elmore said.

Elmore said exhibitors will be on hand to showcase products and services related to agriculture and wildlife. “We’re very excited to be a part of this symposium. Participants will go home with a lot of valuable information and they’ll be able to look at beneficial plants and discuss management actions with experts in the field,” he said. The first day of the event will take place in Henrietta, Texas, and include a tour of the Birdwell and Clark Ranch, as well as a presentation on management innovation.

Wichita Falls, Texas, is the site activities on the second day. Topics up for discussion include grasses and grazing, brush management, economic impacts of hunting, incentives and resources for habitat management, state regulations, bag limits and quail cooperatives.

The final day of the symposium takes place in Archer City, Texas, and includes a tour of the Harvey Ranch, along with presentations regarding supplemental feeding, habitat management, food plots, cost-shared conservation practices, hunter-covey interface and pricing a quail lease. “This is a great chance for those interested in quail to interact directly with researchers and managers who work with bobwhites,” Elmore said. Registration is $75.

Registration forms and payment may be mailed to Red River Quail Symposium, Texas Wildlife Association, 2800 NW Loop 410, Ste. 105, San Antonio, TX 78218.

Registration forms may be downloaded at http://www.texas-wildlife.org. For more information, contact Elmore at (405) 744-9636.

For more information about the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation log on to wildlifedepartment.com.

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