Nov., 1995
Writer: Steve Byrns, (915) 653-4576
Contact: Dr. Dale Rollins, (915) 653-4576
SAN ANGELO — Predators and their management has always been controversial, and coyotes have been at the center of the controversy in the Southwest. Coordinators of an upcoming symposium hope to gather the most current knowledge on coyote biology, ecology and management.
“Coyotes in the Southwest: A Compendium of Our Knowledge,” will be held Dec. 13-14 at the San Angelo Convention Center, said Dr. Dale Rollins, wildlife specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service and coordinator for the program.
The program features more than 30 speakers and papers representing the entire spectrum that envelops Canis latrans.”
Registration will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the Holiday Inn next door to the Convention Center. Opening ceremonies begin at 8 a.m., Dec. 13 and at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14.
The symposium has been approved for 12 CEU (continuing education units) for all persons with private, commercial, or noncommercial applicator s licenses with the Texas Department of Agriculture. Eight CEU s will be offered in the general category and four CEU s will be offered in the IPM category.
Topics covered Wednesday, Dec. 13, include Coyote Life History at 8:15 a.m.; Coyote Ecology at 10:30 a.m.; Regional Perspectives at 1:30 p.m.; and Coyote Management at 3:15 p.m.
Highlights Thursday, Dec. 14, include: Coyotes Versus Game Management at 8:45 a.m.; Coyotes Versus Livestock at 10:15 a.m.; Predator Politics at 11:15 a.m.; Control Options at 1:15 p.m.; and Photographing Coyotes at 3:15 p.m.
Many other activities are planned over the three days. These include an informal mixer Dec. 12 from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn; a barbecue supper and coyote calling contest Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. and Wyman Meinzer, renowned wildlife photographer, presenting Coyotes in Texas History and Folklore during lunch Dec. 14.
The symposium is being sponsored by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service; Texas Animal Damage Control; Texas Chapter, the Wildlife Society; Berryman Institute, Utah State University; Texas Department of Agriculture; Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; Texas Sheep and Goat Commodity Board; and the Welder Wildlife Institute.
Registration is $40 per person if received by Dec. 1; $50 per person after Dec. 1 and at the door. Registration includes symposium proceedings, three meals, and refreshments.
For further information contact Dr. Dale Rollins, Extension Wildlife Specialist at San Angelo at (915) 653-4576.
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