Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu
Contact: Dr. John Tomecek, 325-653-4576, tomecek@tamu.edu
Dr. Morgan Russell, 325-653-4576, Morgan.Russell@ag.tamu.edu
COLLEGE STATION – Managing Land for Hunting and Grazing will be the topic of the Oct. 6 natural resources webinar conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service ecosystem science and management unit.
The webinar is a part of the Texas Range Webinar Series scheduled the first Thursday of each month from noon to 1 p.m., said Pete Flores, webinar coordinator in Corpus Christi.
This month’s presenters are Dr. John Tomecek, AgriLife Extension wildlife specialist, and Dr. Morgan Russell, AgriLife Extension range specialist, both based in San Angelo.
“Throughout Texas, numerous producers have incorporated hunting into their grazing operations,” Tomecek said. “However, some ranchers have lingering questions about diet and habitat requirements of both wildlife and livestock species, particularly the balance in brush control.”
Russell said during this webinar similarities and differences among grazing requirements will be emphasized. There also will be a rancher interview with a West Texas producer who has diversified his traditional cattle operation with hunting leases and guided hunts and will offer his do’s and don’ts for managing hunting and grazing.
No Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units will be offered during this webinar, so there is no fee, Flores said.
This webinar and others in the series can be accessed at http://naturalresourcewebinars.tamu.edu. For more information on the webinars, contact Flores at Pete.Flores@ag.tamu.edu.
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