Landowners interested in developing a wildlife management program for their property should attend a Small-Acreage Wildlife Management Workshop on Friday, March 5th, at the Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area.

Presentations by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Texas Agrilife Extension (TAEX) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff will help landowners better understand some commonly recommended management practices and create a workable management plan.

Wildlife management tax valuations, habitat management, supplemental food and shelter, erosion control and pond construction are covered in the presentations and demonstration site tours.

“We have a great combination of presentations and demonstrations designed to help landowners managing recreational or family lands of less than 250 acres,” says TPWD biologist Wes Littrell.

Littrell notes that the program could be especially

valuable to those applying for a wildlife management tax valuation.

The program is hosted by the Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area located on U.S. 287 between Corsicana and Palestine.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the program will conclude by 4 p.m. A barbeque lunch will be provided.

Due to limited space, attendees must reserve their place in advance with a check for $12 per person made out to the Anderson- Houston SWCD. Registration is limited to the first 60 paid individuals.

Checks, along with attendee’s name, property county and contact information should be sent to: Gus Engeling WMA, 16149 North US Hwy 287, Tennessee Colony, TX 75861.

Program sponsors include the Anderson- Houston Soil & Water Conservation District, Henderson County Wildlife Committee, NRCS, Texas Agrilife Extension and TPWD.