57th 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.
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
Awards Nominations
The Awards Committee is requesting nominees to be considered for recognition by the Desert Bighorn Council at our 2021 virtual meeting. Names of nominees to be considered for the Council's Ram Award or Honor Plaque should be sent to Vern Bleich, Chair (vcbleich@gmail.com) by December 31, 2020. Please be sure to include a list of meaningful accomplishments and solid justification for each nominee.
Banner Photo Credit:
Michael T. Pittman
All drawings by
Pat Hansen©