The introductory course will be offered this spring over three full days, Thursday, May 9th, Friday, May 10th, & Saturday, May 11th, 2013 and based in Stillwater, OK. Courses will be taught by OSU faculty and industry leaders. The last day of class will be spent on facility tours and live demonstrations in which students will have the opportunity to interact with members of the industry.
Curriculum Modules include:
- Overview of the Whitetail deer industry
- Economics of the industry
- Facilities and equipment
- State and federal regulations
- Deer handling
- Deer Captivity
- Breeding management
- Feed and nutrition
- Herd management of selection and culling
- Fawn care
Field Days
- Facilities tour
- Animal handling and restraint
- Breeding and artificial insemination
- Semen Collection and Handling
Tuition: Cost for the certification program will be $250.00. If you would like to attend part of the program, class sessions may be purchased individually for $100.00 each. This does not include any travel, hotels, or food costs if you must travel to Stillwater. Upon completion of all classes, graduates will receive a custom OSU certified Whitetail Deer Farm sign.
Spring 2013 Session: Classes will be held on 3 full days; May 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2013 in Stillwater, OK. Class size will be capped at 20 students for this session. Don’t miss out on this educational opportunity.
For more information, please contact:
| Lyndee Strader
(405) 744-9100 |