Join us for a visit to the Kerr WMA near Kerrville on Saturday, September 13 at 9 a.m. Lunch is included with registration.
Owned by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the property was selected as a land base for the Edwards Plateau ecological area to develop and manage wildlife habitats and populations of indigenous wildlife species, provide a site where research of wildlife populations and habitat can be conducted under controlled conditions, and to provide public hunting and appreciative use of wildlife in a manner compatible with the resource. The WMA's primary mission is to function as a wildlife management, research and demonstration site for trained personnel to conduct wildlife related studies and provide resultant information to resource managers, landowners and other interested groups or individuals to acquaint them with proven practices in wildlife habitat management.
Principal wildlife species found on the Kerr WMA include white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, javelina, wild turkey, mourning dove, fox squirrel, bobcat, raccoon, skunk, armadillo, ringtail "cat," rabbit, gray fox and many species of reptiles and migratory birds.
The Kerr WMA is located at the headwaters of the North Fork of the Guadalupe River. The Area contains 6,493 acres, representative of the Edwards Plateau habitat type of Texas. The Area was purchased in fee title by the State of Texas (Game, Fish and Oyster Commission) in 1950 from the Presbyterian MO Ranch Assembly under the Pittman-Robertson Act using Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Program funds. (TPWD, more information about the Kerr WMA).
*Please note this event is open to families, but keep in mind the visit includes a 2-hour tour. Registration for children 13 and under is $20 registration for children 14+ is $30.
*No pets allowed.
Agenda:
8:45-9 am Arrivals & orientation
9:30-11:30 am WMA tour
12 pm Lunch & Networking
1 pm Departure
Transportation:
For the tour, we will be on 2-wheel drive roads and will consolidate vehicles as much as possible.
Tour:
The tour will consist of 3 stops. The Kerr WMA team will discuss the WMA purpose, benefits, and challenges, particularly those related to game species.
Looking to make a weekend out of this trip? Join us for a SCC Private Lands visit to Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve near Johnson City on Friday, June 12 at 12:30 p.m. Kerr WMA is about 2-hours West of Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve. Fredericksburg and Kerrville are between the two locations, with multiple lodging options.
Cancellation Policy: Cancel 4 weeks in advance of event, receive a full refund. Cancel 2-4 weeks in advance of event, receive 50% refund. Cancel less than 2 weeks in advance of event, receive no refund.
