WILDLIFE RODEO 2: This livestock show and rodeo just got 
more interesting ... details on Passport to Texas ... (Feb 23)
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PTT from TPWD and the Wildlife Restoration Program

Livestock shows and rodeos are fairly predictable - until 
now. This year the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, in 
partnership with the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raiser's 
Association and Parks and Wildlife will host a Ranching 
and Wildlife Expo February 27 through March 1 at Reliant 
Arena.

It's covering everything from specific white-tailed deer to just 
biodiversity and non-game birds. :06

David Forrester is a wildlife biologist based in LaGrange. 
He says cattle raiser's interest in managing for wildlife is 
not new.

This is something that's been growing for quite awhile. A lot of 
cattlemen - I think traditionally, you know - wildlife has been 
part of their thoughts. But I think actively managing for it has 
been a growing trend here for the last several years. :13

There's plenty on tap during the three days, including 
informative presentations and fascinating displays, for 
anyone who loves the Texas outdoors.

The Kerr WMA has their antler display; the JD Murphree WMA is 
bringing their alligator trailer. We will have a laser shot system 
set up; we'll have the operation game thief trailer; and then 
we're going to have a Texas Big Game Awards/Texas Wildlife 
Association booth; and a Becoming an Outdoor Woman slash 
Family booth. :20

Artwork, fishing trips, hunts, and a birding trip will be 
auctioned off as well. Go to rodeohouston.com for a 
complete schedule of events.


That's our show for today ... supported by the Wildlife 
Restoration Program ... helping to fund the operations and 
management of Texas' wildlife management areas ... For 
Texas Parks and Wildlife ... Cecilia Nasti 

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