5th Annual WildLife Partners Day of Education

One day educational seminar featuring a variety of topics presented by knowledgeable speakers involved in the exotic wildlife industry. Enjoy presentations from animal experts, learn about tax incentives, veterinary care, ranch infrastructure, and more. Visit with our knowledgeable staff, network with like-minded individuals, and enjoy food and drinks!

Webinar option now available!

2026 Agenda:

8:00am: Doors Open - Check In

9:00am: Brain Gilroy, Founder/CEO, WildLife Partners & Conservation Capital Consulting - Welcome message and "Introduction to Exotics"

9:30am: Jeremiah Windell, Director of Commercial Strategy, Advanced Agrilytics - Legacy Nutrient Deductions, Soil Studies

10:00am: RDML Michael Schmoyer, Ph.D., APHIS - “Socking it to the Screwworm: Collaborations, Critical Wildlife Data, and Future-Casting”

11:00am: John McNair – Broker, Texas Data Center Realty "Beyond the Fence Line - "What Ranchers Should Know About Data Centers, Power and Infrastructure Development"

12:00pm: Lunch Break

12:40pm: Josef Richarz – Owner, Exotic Game Control -  “Wildlife Trapping Systems”

1:00pm: Austin Pradon, Droptine Studios - "The Importance and Difference in Media and Marketing”

1:30pm: Ryan Schorer, MS, Mazuri Feeds - “Parasites – Sucking the life out of your ranch.”

2:30pm: Sam Wilkinson, DVM - What's Killing Your Wildlife? Understanding Mortality in Exotic Hoofstock

3:30pm: Jeff Crosby, Executive Director, Colorado River Land Trust & Rick Castello, Owner, Vacek Family Farm - "Protecting Private Farms and Ranches in Texas"

4:30pm: Chris Kerr, Capital Farm Credit - “Exotic Wildlife Lending Options”

5pm: Mitchel Davis & Darin Wiley, Double D Ag Insurance

5:30pm: Closing Statements from Brian Gilroy