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While these particular warm season food plots are aimed at improving the health of the areas White-tailed deer, all the wildlife on the surrounding lands benefit from the multiple plant varieties including birds. These type food plots can help you achieve and maintain your 1-d-1 wildlife management plan with the Washington County Appraisal district.

Cary was a 2011 Texas Parks & Wildlife Lone Star Land Steward and has completed Deer Steward Level I & II training within the National Deer Association, formerly the Quality Deer Management Association.

Cary will share 20 years of best practices involved in the design, development, management, and purpose of 3 integrated food plots. Everything from; the equipment needed, to plant species selection, neighboring habitat enhancement, deer density, carrying capacity of the land, and deer movement manipulation. The purpose is to introduce these methodologies to new and experienced land owners in Washington County.

January 14, 2022

Washington County Fair Grounds Events Center

(1305 East Blue Bell Road in Brenham)

Social begins at 5:30 pm with a short business meeting for election of officers for 2022, a stew dinner catered by Sandtown Catering to follow at 6:15 pm. 

Free Will Donation Dinner.

Guest Speaker - David Crossley - Senior Fellow and Founder, Houston Tomorrow - Wilding the Houston Region

Wilding, or re-wilding as it is more commonly known, is a new way of looking at human solutions to improve human quality of life, bring the climate under control, and put the brakes on animal extinction.

Please RSVP to the Texas AgriLife Extension Office by January 12th at

 (979) 277-6212 or www.wcwildlife.org

Join us and bring a neighbor or a friend.  A dessert table will be available if you would like to share your favorite dessert.

Join Us for our Annual Fundraiser!!

Friday, September 3, 2021

American Legion Hall

903 N Park St, Brenham, TX

5:30  Social

6:15  Beef and Chicken Fajita Dinner and Meeting

7:00  Guest Speaker: Merlin D. Tuttle, Bat Specialist

We will also have Door Prizes and a Bucket Raffle

And don't forget to bring your favorite dessert to share!

REGISTER NOW!

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 Come Join Us!!  WCWS Annual Fundraiser/Raffle Registration

Featured guest Larry Weishuhn - author of "Trailing the Hunter's Moon"
"Freewill Donation"  - Fried Catfish, Chicken Tenders and Sides w/Beverage
Social starts at 5:30pm - "Open to the Public" please RSVP at  http://www.wcwildlife.org/event-2973298

You're invited to

Texas Parks and Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Federation workshop on Friday, April 13 with presentations beginning at 3:00 PM and a social hour beginning at 5:00 PM.  The workshop will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds – VIP Building at 1305 East Blue Bell Road in Brenham.  This workshop will provide information on Understanding Quail and Native Grass Restoration, Garry Stephens, Wildlife Habitat Federation, Quail Myths and Misconceptions, Robert Perez, TPWD, Cattle, Quail and Native Vegetation, Dr. Bill Eikenhorst, DVM, and Opportunities for Financial Assistance with Restoration and Management, Veronica O’Donnell, NRCS.

Please RSVP by April 9 to 979-277-6212 or stephanie.damron@tpwd.texas.gov

Also please see this resource has been produced by the NRCS and includes a list of quail friendly plants for food and cover. As well as a simple formula to calculate the appropriate amount of cover.

BobwhiteQuailWorksheet.pdf