DATE:     11/13/02
CONTACT:  Bob Franklin, (843) 549-2595; rmfrnkln@clemson.edu
WRITER:   Tom Lollis, (803) 284-3343; tlollis@clemson.edu

Clemson Extension will offer 
Master Wildlifer shortcourse

      CLEMSON -- Anyone interested in learning more about wildlife
biology and management in South Carolina is invited to take part in a
Master Wildlifer shortcourse being offered by Clemson Extension at 17
sites around the state beginning Feb. 4.
     "Forest landowners, farmers, hunters, outdoor enthusiasts and
those just interested in wildlife will find this course beneficial,"
said Bob Franklin, area Extension agent in Colleton County.
     Master Wildlifer will offer 21 hours of instruction in seven
three-hour sessions broadcast live from Clemson University from 7 to 10
p.m. each Tuesday from Feb. 4 to March 18.
     Instructors will provide an introduction to the basics of wildlife
management and several segments on managing major game species such as
white-tailed deer, wild turkey, quail, rabbit and dove. Other sessions
will show: how to manage aquatic resources for waterfowl, wetlands and
farm ponds; how to manage for wildlife diversity; and how to develop
wildlife recreation opportunities.
     The early registration fee is $85 for individuals and $125 for two
family members for all seven sessions. Payment is due by Jan. 10. The
late fee is $105 for individuals and $155 for two family members. Fees
will also cover the cost of manuals, speaker notes and refreshments.
Field trips may be offered in some counties.
     Participants who attend five of the seven sessions will receive a
certificate and a Master Wildlifer cap.
     Local viewing sites will be in the counties of Abbeville, Kershaw,
Berkeley, Chesterfield, Pickens, Richland, Horry, Edgefield, Florence,
Georgetown, Greenville, Hampton, Clarendon, Newberry, Orangeburg,
Colleton and York. Call your local Clemson Extension office for details
on meeting locations.
     Course information is also available at www.masterwildlifer.net.
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