QDMA will offer three Deer Steward I courses in 2010:
- February 25-28, Kingsville, TX at Texas A&M University SOLD OUT!
- April 16-19: Highland, NY at Indian Ridge Farm SOLD OUT!
- June 4-7: Clemson, SC at Clemson University SOLD OUT!
Each course will be 2½ days in length (including an optional half-day in the field) and restricted to 50 or fewer participants. The courses will focus on the four Cornerstones of QDM: Herd Management, Habitat Management, Hunter Management, and Herd Monitoring.
The Deer Steward I courses will provide a comprehensive understanding of these cornerstones and includes 17.5 Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) credits from the Society of American Foresters (SAF).
Click here to print the Deer Steward I Registration Form
Scholarship Opportunity
For each of the classes the QDMA will also award a high school junior or senior, or college student, interested in a career in wildlife management a scholarship to attend free of charge. Applicants for the scholarships should have a strong interest in wildlife conservation and the Quality Deer Management (QDM) philosophy. Applications are due by January 22, 2010.
Click here to print the Deer Steward I Scholarship Application
