Statement of Purpose

The Desert Bighorn Council was unofficially organized in 1957, and officially organized with adoption of a constitution in 1959. The Council was established to promote the advancement of knowledge concerning desert bighorn, and the long-range welfare of these animals. Membership is comprised of wildlife biologists, scientists, administrators, managers, and others interested in the welfare of desert bighorn. The Council is interested in all ecological and management issues affecting bighorn sheep and their habitat. The native desert bighorn greatly decreased in number with the European settlement of western North America, and Council members are dedicated to ensuring the future of current populations. The necessity of managing areas for bighorn sheep becomes more critical each year. Council members are implementing numerous studies and management strategies designed to improve current management guidelines.

57^th Meeting of the Desert Bighorn Council

Alpine, Texas

April 11-14, 2023

******* FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS *******

(ONGOING)

PLEASE SUBMIT ABSTRACTS (ORAL PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS) TO:

Dr. Carlos Gonzales at carlos.gonzalez-gonzalez@sulross.edu​ and Calvin Richardson at calvin.richardson@tpwd.texas.gov.

 

Please cc Froylan Hernandez at froylan.hernandez@tpwd.texas.gov with all submissions.

MEETING INFORMATION 

​REGISTRATION LINK: 

Desert Bighorn Council Workshop – WAFWA

Lodging: 

Quarter Circle 7

2800 US-90

Alpine, Texas 79830

(432)837-1100

Instructions: To obtain discounted rate ($98/night +tax), call front desk and let them know reservation is for Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept-Desert Bighorn Council (TPWD-DBC).  Only 27 rooms (double queen) are available for discounted rate.  First come, first served.  Room rate will be valid until 20 March 2023.  Regular rates apply afterwards ($159/night+tax).

Hampton Inn Alpine

2607 US-90

Alpine, Texas 79830

(432)837-7344

Instructions: To obtain discounted rate ($139/night+tax), call front desk and let them know reservation is under Froylan Hernandez - Texas Parks and Wildlifde Dept.  Only 30 rooms *15 double queen and 15 single King) avaialble at discounted rate.  First come, first served.  Room rate will be valid until 11 March 2023.  Regular room rate afterwards ($163/night+tax).  

Silent Auction Items Needed: Now accepting donated items.  Please deliver in peron at meeting or ship to the following:

Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept

c/o Froylan Hernandez 

109 S. Cockrell

Alpine, Texas 79830                         

Banner Photo Credit:

Michael T. Pittman

All drawings by 

Pat Hansen©