2/13/2007

Master Wildlifer training offered in February and March

Training will take place at multiple sites simultaneously via live video conference.

JEFFERSON CITY-Missourians who want to learn about wildlife biology and management can fulfill that ambition through eight 2.5-hour "Missouri Master Wildlifer" training sessions offered by the Missouri Department of Conservation, the University of Missouri Extension and the Missouri University School of Natural Resources.

Master Wildlifer is designed for landowners and wildlife enthusiasts who want to learn how to manage wildlife in forests, grasslands and farms. The eight-session course provides information on the biology, life history and habitat of a variety of wild animals, with an emphasis on species that provide recreational opportunities.

The course is conducted live through videoconferencing at 10 locations around the state. Sessions will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on consecutive Tuesdays and Thursdays between Feb. 27 and March 22. Further information is available from Bob Pierce, (573) 882-4337, piercer@missouri.edu, or Matt Seek, (573) 751-4115, Matt.Seek@mdc.mo.gov.

-Jim Low-