ROCKSPRINGS – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present a Predator Management Workshop and Trapping Demonstration from 9 a.m-3 p.m. April 24 at the Edwards County Park Building.
The program is made available by the AgriLife Extension offices of Edwards, Kinney, Sutton, and Real Counties.
To get to the Edwards County Park Building, take State Highway 377 N. from Rocksprings toward Junction. The facility is a pale yellow brick building on the left side of the road just before the 4-H Barn.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the program to start at 9:30 a.m.
This program is for anyone who could benefit from being aware of the predator situation in Edwards County,” said James Crockett, AgriLife Extension agent in Edwards County.
He said the program offers one Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education unit in integrated pest management and two in the general category.
Registration is $10, including lunch and refreshments, by April 13, and $15 afterward.
Crockett said the primary sources of income for Edwards County hinge on livestock production and hunting.
“Increasing the awareness of predators and feral hogs in the area is vital,” he said. “Everyone who attends the workshop will gain an increased knowledge of predators through better habitat management and receive updates on feral hog research that is being conducted at the Kerr Wildlife Management Area. They will also get updates from the Edwards County Predator Management Association on efforts they have taken and where they hope to go.”
He said trapping demonstrations will cover setting up various trap types. There will also be a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each type.
“We are hoping to have a good turnout because of how big an issue this can be for landowners in our area,” he said.
Program topics will include predators and proper habitat management, updates on feral hog research, predators in Edwards County and predator trapping. Speakers will be from AgriLife Extension, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Kerr Wildlife Management Area and Edwards County Predator Management Association.
For more information or to register, contact Crockett 830‐683‐4310 or James.Crockett@ag.tamu.edu.
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