Wildlife association may be formed here

An organizational meeting for a proposed Donley County Wildlife Association will be held Thursday, October 12, 2000, at the Bar H Dude Ranch.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., and the only cost is $7.50 for the meal.

Scott Hohensee, wildlife biologist and owner of the local Terra Rosa Ranch, will conduct the meeting, which is hosted by the Clarendon Chamber of Commerce.

Alan Heirman of Albany will be the featured speaker for the evening. He has organized similar associations in Shackelford, Throckmorton, and Young counties and is employed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Mr. Heirman will discuss the success of the Shackelford County Wildlife Association, some of their activities, and how they help benefit landowners who have a common interest in the wildlife on their property. He will also discuss how the association helps landowners manage their property better for the benefit of wildlife.

The association will be open to anyone interested in wildlife.

In related news, the chamber of commerce officials are looking into producing a video to promote Donley County’s wildlife to hunters and birders. Another proposed video would promote local motels, restaurants, Greenbelt Lake, local schools, Clarendon College, and the Saints’ Roost Museum.

Those planning to attend the October 12 meeting should RSVP to the Bar H Dude Ranch at 874-2634.