QDMA Releases National Convention Schedule of Expert Speakers
OutdoorHub 04.22.14
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) has released the schedule of expert speakers for its 2014 National Convention to be held in Athens, Georgia, at The Classic Center July 24-27.
Keeping with its reputation as a leader in deer hunting education, QDMA will offer several informative sessions that are hands-on and fun for the entire family! These sessions will include traditional seminars, field trips and workshops for small groups focused on hunting tips and strategies.
Seminars & Workshops:
This year’s seminars and workshops at The Classic Center will include:
- Hemorrhagic Disease: New Viruses and Changing Patterns, Dr. David Stalknecht, wildlife disease expert
- Buck Excursions: Making Sense of the Movements, Matt Ross, QDMA
- Interactive Aging on the Hoof, Kip Adams & Joe Hamilton, QDMA
- Whitetail Ramblings, Open-mic session with the speaker panel
- Wildlife Photography & Videography, Tes & Ron Jolly, Jolly’s Outdoor Visions
- Debunking the Most Common Deer Management Myths, Dr. Craig Harper, University of Tennessee
- Patterning Mature Bucks Throughout the Season, Dr. Grant Woods, GrowingDeer.TV
- Filming Your Own Hunt, Paul Sawyer & Nick Skinner, Whitetail Properties TV
- Hunting Pressure & Buck Movements, Clint McCoy, wildlife biologist
- Deer Vocalizations and Groundbreaking Vision Research, Dr. Karl Miller, University of Georgia
- Whitetails Today & Tomorrow, Kip Adams, QDMA
Field Modules:
Hands-on field modules at QDMA National Headquarters (bus transportation will be provided) will include:
- Hinge Cutting for Enhanced Deer Habitat & Movement Patterns, Jim Brauker, Whitetail Ambush Secrets
- Bow Tuning & Shooting Tips, Ryan Furrer, QDMA, national champion archer
- Fine-Tuning Food Plot Equipment, Rans Thomas, Cabela’s Wildlife & Land Management
- Advanced Stand Placement and Safety, Justin Thayer, wildlife biologist
Field Trips:
Field trips (bus transportation will be provided) will be taken Friday and Saturday mornings for tours of:
- University of Georgia Deer Research Facility
Additionally, other noted experts making appearances at this year’s National Convention will include professional angler, avid whitetail hunter and award-winning TV show host Hank Parker, co-host of Bass Pro Shops’ King of Bucks Allen Treadwell and many others.
On top of these many great speakers, the 2014 National Convention will include QDMA’s first-ever Outdoorsman’s Challenge and an incredible amount of live music! Further details about the Outdoorsman’s Challenge and live music acts scheduled to appear will be announced soon.
For more information including a full schedule with event times, to register and/or to book lodging, please visit QDMA’s National Convention webpage at www.qdma.com/corporate/national-convention.
