February
12 – Legacy Outfitters, Belton, Texas, Scott and Roger speak on Managing Deer in the 21st Century.
13-14 – Gallagher project begins. See research for details.
18 – Legacy Outfitters, Gatesville, Texas – Roger performs his world class turkey call demonstration
March
08 – Field Day with Dr Kroll
Buck Forage Products/ Dr. James Kroll’s Institute for White-Tailed Deer Management and Research Food Plot/Intensive Deer Management Field Day
When: March 08, 2008 (Open to Public and Media)Where:
Dr. James Kroll’s Institute for White-Tailed Deer Management and Research The Buck Forage Food Plot Field Day offers you a chance to learn from the Experts on Food Plot Development and see the latest research on food plots, deer behavior and management. Take part in seminars by Dr. James Kroll and Ben Koerth, whitetail deer biologists with the Institute for White-tailed Deer Management and Research; Dr. Steve Harrison, plant breeder with the LSU AgCenter; and the Buck Forage Staff. Learn about the effective use of food plots and how varieties are specifically developed for use in food plots, as well as tour Dr. Kroll’s research facility near Nacogdoches, TX. In addition to food plot management, see how Dr. Kroll and Mr. Koerth have revolutionized private lands deer management. Other topics will include “landscaping” for whitetails, managing native forages along with food plots, cover management, culling and genetics, and much, much more.
Tentative ScheduleSaturday, March 8
10 am Field Day opens – landscaping for whitetails: tours of food plot test and breeding facility
12:00 Lunch (Barbeque provided)
1:00 pm Greeting- John Butler, The origins of Buck Forage
1:05 Dr. Steve Harrison – Crosses and differences between small grains and one Oat variety and the next
1:45 Dr. James C. Kroll – What we look for in food plots
4-5:00 (approx) Your Questions
6-7:00 Fredonia Inn – Meet and Greet and Cash Bar
7-8:00 Dr. Kroll and Mr. Koerth presentation
8-8:30 Deer Channel New Projects
Your Questions
8:00 Adjourn
Please RSVP at 1-800-299-6287or buckforage@centurytel.net
Hotels and Other Phone Numbers
Fredonia Inn (Site of Meet and Greet Social)
200 North Fredonia St.
800-594-5323
(Limited Number of Rooms will be blocked)
Comfort Inn
3400 South St.
936-569-7034
Holiday Inn Express
3807 South St.
866-270-5110
La Quinta
3215 South St.
800-531-5900
Best Western Inn
3428 South St.
936-560-4900
Hampton Inn & Suites
3625 South St.
936-560-9901
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