Pronghorn symposium slated for Aug. 15 to 17 in Alpine

Texas

Pronghorn antelope are interesting creatures, but information on their management can be as hard to gather as the fleet-footed speedsters themselves.

To help pronghorn enthusiasts gather their own information, Texas Cooperative Extension will co-sponsor a pronghorn symposium Aug. 15 to 17 at Sul Ross State University's Espino Conference Center.

The center is located at the University Center, Ave. B and Harrison St., Campus Entrance 4, in Alpine. Anyone interested in pronghorns is invited to attend.

Registration followed by a social and light meal will start at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at Kokernot Lodge, 1101 Loop Road. Registration will continue at 7:30 a.m. the next morning at the Espino Conference Center. The program will begin at 8 a.m. in the Center. Lunch and supper are included with registration.

Suitable habitat and identification of plants important to pronghorns will highlight the Aug. 17 activities. Veterinarian-led post-mortem exams, or necropsies, of a pronghorn and a calf will show how anatomy dictates animal management.

Speakers will come from Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.

Topics will include life history and behavior, populations, permit procedures, food and habitat requirements and management, grassland restoration, and how land use changes affect pronghorns.

Panel discussions on pronghorn management will follow the presentations. Outfitters and others will present marketing ideas.

Other symposium sponsors are: Renewable Resources Extension Act, Texas Wildlife Association, Sul Ross, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Natural Resources Conservation Service, University of Texas Lands, Sandhills, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, West Texas Chapter Safari Club International, Dallas Safari Club, Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative, Southwest Section The Wildlife Society, Chihuahuan Desert Resource Conservation and Development Area, and Sid Sullenger.

Five Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units (three general and two and one-half integrated pest management) will be offered toward pesticide applicator re-certification.

Individual pre-registration is $40 through Aug. 1 and $55 thereafter. Registration includes a bound copy of the symposium proceedings. To register online, go to www.peopleware.net/1542b. To register by mail, send a check made out to "Pronghorn Symposium" to Conference Services, Pronghorn Symposium, Drawer H-1, Aggieland Station, College Station, TX 77844. To register by phone call 979-845-7694.

For more information contact Cearley at k-cearley@tamu.edu or 806-651-5760.

Date: 7/25/06

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