Elite Breeder Autcion & Whitetail Workshop
May 1 & 2, 2009
Click here to download the registration and information forms.
Please fax registration forms to 254-947-8075.
Presented by Dr. James Kroll
Mustang Creek Ranch welcomes you to an opportunity to improve your white-tailed deer business. It is our honor to host an informative "Whitetail Workshop and Intro to A.I. School" presented by the foremost authority in the industry, Dr. James C. Kroll (a.k.a. "Dr. Deer"), Co-founder of the Texas Deer Association, as well as founder and current director of the Institute for White-tailed Deer Managment and Research Center for The College of Forestry at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Topics to be Discussed
- Design of breeding and paddock facilities
- Tour of Mustang Creek Ranch
- Selecting your deer
- Getting started on producing 200 inch bucks
- Bottle-raising, managing and daily care of fawns
- Record keeping
- Semen collection
- Forage Management
- What you need to know about Artificial Insemination of your deer
Details
Date & Time - May 1, 2009, Meet and Greet Reception 5:30pm with fajita, taco, and nacho stations
May 2, 2009, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location - Mustang Creek Ranch, Salado, TX
Admission - $55 includes Elite Auction, Auction Dinner, Whitetail Workshop & A.I. school, Workshop BBQ Lunch and endless invaluable information.
PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 27, 2009. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE APRIL 28, 2009. IN ORDER TO FACILITATE AND EXPEDITE ADMISSION TO THE WORK SHOP NO WALK-INS WILL BE PERMITTED. ALL GUESTS WILL BE PRE-PAID AND PRE-REGISTERED.
Phone: 254-947-0026
Fax: 254-947-8075
Email: wtgrace@aol.com
Whether you are thinking about getting in the business, or looking to improve, this one-time event promises to be more than worth the effort of attending. Attendance will be limited, be sure and make your reservations today!
Elite Auction Agenda, Friday May 1 2009
Bell County EXPO Center, Belton |
5:30 – 6:30 |
Dinner Reception
(Comfortable, casual dress) |
6:30 – 9:00 |
Elite Deer Auction
Showcasing exceptional foundation stock |
Workshop Agenda, Saturday May 2 2009
Mustang Creek Ranch, FM 2843, Salado |
8:00 – 9:00 am
8:30 – 9:00 am |
Parking and Admission
Greeting, Doughnuts & Coffee |
9:00 – 9:15 am
ALL GROUPS |
MAIN TENT – Introduction (Bill Grace), Break out Sessions |
10:15 SHARP! |
GATES CLOSE!!! NO FURTHER ADMITTANCE WILL BE ALLOWED! IN ORDER TO EXPEDITE ADMISSION: ALL ATTENDEES WILL BE PREREGISTERED AND PREPAID. NO “WALK-INS” PLEASE |
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MAIN TENT - KEYNOTE PRESENTER: Dr. James C. Kroll “Dr. Deer”: Founder and Present Director of the Institute for White-tailed Deer Management, College of Forestry at Stephen F. Austin
Topics covered: STAYING COMPETITIVE IN THE DEER BUSINESS:
* The in's and out's of operating a deer breeding operation* Renovating your operation * Setting up a successful hunting operation * * What you need to know about Artificial Insemination of your Deer. |
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HAY RIDE AND WALKING TOUR – Tour of Breeding Facilities. Presentation by Bill Grace, owner Mustang Creek Ranch
Topics covered:
Pen Design and Management*Handling Facilities, Selecting your deer * Producing 200 inch bucks* Forage Management * Semen Collection * Record Keeping |
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FAWN TENT – Rearing fawns Presentation by Charissa Jones, B.S. Biology, UMHB
Topics covered:
Fawn rearing based on Mustang Creek Ranch Protocol, Medications, Formulas and Techniques |
12:15 – 1:30 pm
ALL GROUPS |
BBQ LUNCH AND INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS |
1:30 – 3:30 pm |
Resume Sessions: Dr. Kroll, Fawn Tent & Ranch Tour |
3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
ALL GROUPS |
MAIN TENT – CONCLUSION, INFORMAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |