Wildlife Food Plot Field Day Preview + Research - UGA Thomas County Extension

University of Georgia Thomas County Ag Extension Agent R.J. Byrne discusses the upcoming wildlife food plot field day to be held in 2011.

Visit http://flgagmus.eventbrite.com to register for this field day and others that are part of the 2010/11 FL/GA Game Management Field Update Series.

24 different food plot mixes have been planted to help you view how these different mixes perform in our environment.

Need some info on planting wildlife food plots?

Visit - http://www.ugaextension.com/thomas/anr/index.html#wildlife - for more information on food plots.

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2010-11 FL-GA GAME MANAGEMENT UPDATE SERIES

A program for landowners, managers, outdoors men and women and others interested in game habitat management, hunting, and best natural resource management practices brought to you by Leon and Thomas County Extension Offices.

Register online at http://flgagmus.eventbrite.com
All information such as maps, schedules, etc, will be on the registration site.

10 September, 2010: White-tailed Deer Management, Taylor County Extension Office, Perry, FL

22 October, 2010: Vegetation Management for Upland Wildlife, Jones Ecological Center at Ichaway Plantation, Baker County, Newton, GA

4 February, 2011:Financing Conservation on Private Lands, Leon County Extension Office, Tallahassee, FL

18 March, 2011: Nuisance Animal Control, Trulock Plantation, Thomas County, GA

1 April, 2011: Wildlife Food Plots, Alford Greenway, Leon County, FL

29 April, 2011: Vegetation Management for Upland Wildlife, Dixie Plantation, Jefferson County, Monticello, FL

13 May, 2011: Balancing Timber & Wildlife for Upland Game, Cobey Property, Gadsden County, FL

Contact Thomas County Extension Office (229.225.4130) or Leon County Extension Office (850-606-5200) or visit the registration site if you have any questions.

Dealing with Nuisance Wildlife

Having problem with bats? Deer in the garden? Armadillos burrowing in your yard?

When wildlife populate a place where they are unwanted or cause damage to valuable plants or structures, they become a nuisance. This publication discusses some basic principles for dealing humanely with nuisance wildlife.

View this publication here.

Tips for Creating a Hunting Lease Agreement

Leasing hunting land is one of several types of hunting enterprises that can be profitable for landowners, or can at least cover some of the costs of land ownership. This publication give you tips on creating an equitable lease agreement.

Find the publication here.

2010-2011 FL-GA Game Management Update Series

Game Management Update Series - Register on-line, no registration on-site. Click here to visit registration site.

• White-tailed Deer Management - Perry, FL - September 10, 2010
• Vegetation Management for Upland Wildlife - Baker County, GA - October 20, 2010
• Financing Conservation on Private Lands - Tallahassee, FL - February 4, 2011
• Nuisance Animals - Thomas County, GA - March 18, 2011
• Wildlife Food Plots - Tallahassee, FL - April 1, 2011
• Vegetation Management for Upland Wildlife - Jefferson County, FL - April 29, 2011
• Balancing Timber and Wildlife for Upland Game - Gadsden County, FL - May 13, 2011
  

2010 FL-GA Game Management Update Series: Food Plot Management: Cool Season Forages Aucilla Plantation - Thomas County, GA Friday, April 2, 2010

Tickets online: Cool Season Forages Update

2010 FL - GA Game Management Update Series:
Food Plot Management:
Cool Season Forages April 2, 2010

SCHEDULE

8:30 am - Registration
9:00 am -Field demo presentations start
12:30 pm - Program Concludes with Lunch

A program for landowners, managers, outdoors men and women and others interested in game habitat management, hunting, and best natural resource management practices.

TOPICS
1. View 30 different mature cool season forages and blends
2. Planning your food plots for summer and fall
3. Recommended warm season forages for SW GA and NW FL
4. Planning food plots for maximum benefit
5. Tips on preparing food plots this Spring

LOCATION & PARKING
Aucilla Plantation
805 Coffee Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757
Signs will be posted to guide you to the entrance
View the map on the right for directions

MORE INFORMATION
Contact the Thomas County Extension office at 229.225.4130 or the Leon County Extension office at 850.606.5200.

2010 FL-GA Game Management Update Series: Food Plot Management: Cool Season Forages Aucilla Plantation - Thomas County, GA Friday, April 2, 2010

REGISTER ONLINE:
http://gameupdateseries.eventbrite.com/

SCHEDULE

8:30 am - Registration
9:00 am -Field demo presentations start
12:30 pm - Program Concludes with Lunch

A program for landowners, managers, outdoors men and women and others interested in game habitat management, hunting, and best natural resource management practices.

TOPICS
1. View 30 different mature cool season forages and blends
2. Planning your food plots for summer and fall
3. Recommended warm season forages for SW GA and NW FL
4. Planning food plots for maximum benefit
5. Tips on preparing food plots this Spring

LOCATION & PARKING
Aucilla Plantation
805 Coffee Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757
Signs will be posted to guide you to the entrance
View the map on the right for directions

FEES
We cannot process online registration after 3 pm two days before the event.
"New participants" - are $25.00 + fee and have never attended a 2009 FL-GA Game Management Series Event.
"Previous participants" - are $5.00 + fee and have attended a 2009 FL-GA Game Management Series Event.

PAYMENT METHODS
We accept most major credit cards through this site.
To pay by check, choose "pay by other methods" under the "Order Now" button.
If paying by check, please mail your check to the address below by March 26, 2010 in order for it to be processed.

Thomas County Extension Office
Attn: 2010 Game Management
PO BOX 49
Thomasville, GA 31799

You may also drop a check payment in person at Thomas County Extension office (229.225.4130) or Leon County Extension Office (850.606.5200) before Noon on April 1st, 2010.

NEW PARTICIPANTS and PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS

New participants have not attended any 2009 FL-GA Game Management Series Events.
Only previous participants of the 2009 FL-GA Game Management Series should register at the "previous participants" rate.
New participants who register at the "previous participants" rate will be billed for the difference.

NOTES

Pre-registration required
Bring your own camp chair as we will be in the field the whole demo time.
Pre-registration required. No registration on site.
Maps to event sites will be on website.
Registration is limited.

CANCELLATION FEE

Cancellation policy: if you need to cancel your reservation, you must call the Thomas County Extension office by 12:00 noon on the Monday preceding the program in order to receive a refund. The Thomas County Extension office number is 229.225.4130.

MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Thomas County Extension office at 229.225.4130 or the Leon County Extension office at 850.606.5200.

Game Mngt Update Series # 7 - Food Plot and Vegetation Management

Announcing the 2009 FL-GA GAME MANAGEMENT UPDATE SERIES: FOOD PLOT AND VEGETATION MANAGEMENT at Aucilla Plantation - Thomas County, GA - brought to you by University of Georgia Thomas County Extension and University of Florida Leon County Extension.

A program for landowners, managers, outdoors men and women and others interested in game habitat management, hunting, and best natural resource management practices. ***** CFE Credit!!! *****

Download a flyer

Pre-registration required
No Registration on site
Bring your own camp chair
Cost: $25
Friday, November 6th

Topics:
1. Weed identification, management and importance
2. Basic soil science and soil management
3. Pesticides and herbicides
4. Food plot establishment with different soils and treatments
5. Managing native vegetation
6. Food Plot Herbicide trial
7. View 30+ different food plot mixes

Register On-line or Call
For information, including registration, contact either:

Dr. Bill Giuliano
UF/IFAS Dept. of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
352-846-0575, docg@ufl.edu
http://www.wec.ufl.edu/wildlifeupdates/

Will Sheftall
Leon County Extension Agent
850-606-5200, sheftallw@leoncountyfl.gov
http://leon.ifas.ufl.edu

R.J. Byrne
Thomas County Extension Agent
229-225-4130, rjbyrne@uga.edu
www.thomascountyextension.com

Register on-line at sites listed above.
Pre-registration required. No registration on site.
Maps to event sites will be on website.
Registration is limited.

Hunting Dog and Human First Aid Workshop Friday October 16th

A program for landowners, managers, outdoors men and women and others interested in game habitat management, hunting, and best natural resource management practices. Knowing what to do in an emergency may mean the difference between life or death. Come learn how to prevent emergencies, treat minor injuries, basics about first aid, what to do in the field before help arrives, and when to seek immediate assistance. This workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about basic first aid and designed to help guide you in making important decisions before help arrives.

Schedule
8:30 AM - Check in
9:00 AM - Presentations and Demonstrations
Noon - Lunch

Location:
REMINGTON EMS BUILDING
1202 Remington Ave, Thomasville, GA

Topics:
1. Human First Aid – safety in the field
2. Human First Aid – what to do about accidents, bandaging, preparation for Emergency personnel
3. Hunting Dog First Aid – basic first aid issues
4. Hunting Dog First Aid – what to do in the field, how to prevent accidents (perspective from the trainer/dog handler)

Cost: $25.00

Register On-line:
http://www.wec.ufl.edu/wildlifeupdates/

More info:
www.thomascountyextension.com

R.J. Byrne
229.225.4130

Eric Hall Memorial Shoot

The Eric Hall Memorial Foundation is sponsoring a Sporting Clays tournament on Saturday, October 3, 2009. Please see the attached donation registration form for more information. The Eric Hall Foundation supports The Thomas County S.A.F.E. Team. Last year they generously donated a $500.00 college scholarship to a Senior 4-H S.A.F.E. participate and purchased a new thrower for The Thomas County 4-H S.A.F.E. team.

In addition to the tournament The Eric Hall Memorial Foundation is holding a drawing/raffle on a chance to win a Beretta 391 (12 gauge) shotgun. Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. The Thomas County S.A.F.E. team is participating by assisting in selling tickets and $1.00 for every ticket sold will directly benefit The Thomas County S.A.F.E. team.

Will you please consider entering the tournament or purchasing one or more tickets? Due to the rising cost of ammo, insurance and targets it is imperative that The 4-H S.A.F.E. team have successful fund-raisers. The young people would greatly appreciate your support and you could possibly win a new gun!!

Tickets maybe purchased at The University of Georgia/Thomas County Extension Office which is located at 227 West Jefferson Street Thomasville, GA (Behind Ponder's Office Supply and beside the Public Library) or by contacting a 4-H S.A.F.E. member, or you may contact The Eric Hall Memorial Foundation.

Thanks in advance.

2009 GA-FL Game Management Update Series

Come learn about the latest research and information on game management and tour plantations in the Red Hills region to view management techniques.

***Please see brochure for more information including registration***

First : Quail - May 8th - Sunnyhill Plantation

Second : Dove and Ducks - August 21st - Pinckney Hill Plantation -

Third : Fish Ponds - September 11th - Camp Piney Woods -

Fourth : Deer - September 25th - Myrtlewood Plantation -

Fifth : Turkey - October 9th - Osceola Plantation -

Sixth : Hunting Dog and Human First Aid - October 16th - Remington EMS -

Seventh : Food Plots, Soils, Weeds, and Herbicides - November 6th - Aucilla Plantation -

More information - 229.225.4130 - rjbyrne@uga.edu

Registration available on-line - http://www.wec.ufl.edu/wildlifeupdates/

Hunting Dog and Human First Aid Workshop

UGA Thomas County Extension and UF Leon County Extension office present the first part of the hunting workshop series: Hunting Dog and Human First Aid Workshop.

Knowing what to do in an emergency may mean the difference between life or death. Come learn how to prevent emergencies, treat minor injuries, basics about first aid, what to do in the field before help arrives, and when to seek immediate assistance. This workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about basic first aid and designed to help guide you in making important decisions before help arrives.

Speakers: Local Veterinarian, EMS Personnel, and a Dog Trainer.

When: FRIDAY, April 3rd, Starting at Noon with Lunch

Where: Remington EMS - 1202 Remington Avenue, Thomasville, GA 31792
***PARK IN BACK***

Cost: $20, includes lunch. Register by Wednesday, April 1st, by contacting Thomas County Extension Office @ 229.225.4130. For more information, contact R.J. Byrne, Thomas County Extension Agent.

www.thomascountyextension.com

For a program flyer visit here.

Master Wildlifer Program in September

Are you interested in wildlife???

Master Wildlifer is a program recorded by Clemson University Extension as a short course for landowner and land managers across the Southeast who are interested in integrating wildlife considerations into their current land use. Farmers, forestland owners, and others interested in wildlife will find Master Wildlifer to be a wealth of practical information that will serve as a guide to develop an d improve wildlife habitat on their land. Special emphasis will be placed on wildlife species (game species) that currently offer landowners additional sources of income through recreational access fees.

Additionally, Master Wildlifer will include a local 3 hour class on fish pond management, plus a 3 hour field tour of a private property that is intensively managed for game.

Classes are on Tuesday evenings [6:30 to 9:30pm], September 9, 16, 23, 30, except for the field day on Friday, September 26.

Cost is $105 by September 2nd, $130 after.Spouse/Partner fee - $30Alumni fee single/partner - $20/$30

Download the brochure here and fill it out and send in.

More info???? Please contact R.J. Byrne - 229.225.4130 or rjbyrne@uga.edu.