WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 1

The Wildlife Conservation Camp on Welder Wildlife Refuge near Sinton, Texas, will be held July 17-23, 2011. Registration deadline is May 1. The camp is sponsored by the Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society and is open to high school students who have completed the 9th grade or higher. The camp focuses on exciting hands-on activities with presentations led by Texas Chapter members and wildlife professionals from across Texas. Campers study wildlife and plant identification, hunting as a management tool, species diversity, conservation ethics, wildlife capture and survey techniques, wildlife tracking, predator-prey dynamics, white-tailed deer management, fishing, hunter safety, shooting skills and much more. Campers especially enjoy the opportunity to interact with wildlife professionals and college students majoring in a variety of wildlife and conservation fields. Students considering careers in the natural sciences are strongly encouraged to attend!

To learn more about the Texas Chapter and the Wildlife Conservation Camp, or to download an application, visit the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society’s website by clicking here.