Gamebird research is vital to conservation and land management, and our students and researchers are leading the charge. I love being able to share their stories with the world.

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Chris Gage
Communication and Outreach Coordinator; Staff Council Communications Officer

  • Alum
  • Staff
Lyon Center for Gamebird Research
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Employer
East Texas A&M University
Office
NHS 327
Related Department
Lyon Center for Gamebird Research
Hometown
Greenville, Texas
College Major
Organizational Leadership

Chris Gage specializes in content strategy, storytelling, and digital engagement, crafting clear, compelling, and accessible communication. He focuses on transforming complex information into engaging narratives that ensure audiences connect meaningfully with key messages.

In his free time, Chris enjoys writing fiction, reading, and escaping on long bike rides down obscure dirt and gravel backroads.

A Conversation with Chris

What would you tell someone interested in gamebird research at East Texas A&M?

Get here as fast as you can! East Texas A&M is a great community for learning and growing as an academic and as a person. And, the Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research is the place to be for anyone passionate about conservation and wildlife management. We're constantly innovating to ensure gamebirds like quail, pheasants and waterfowl thrive for future generations of hunters while preserving our rich hunting traditions.

Four people play the UNO card game in a cozy living room.

Educational Background

Honors and Awards

  • Dean’s List, College of Innovation and Design, East Texas A&M University, Spring 2023
  • President’s Scholar, East Texas A&M University, Fall 2022
  • President’s Scholar, East Texas A&M University, Spring 2022
  • Dean’s List, College of Innovation and Design, East Texas A&M University, Fall 2021

Selected Publications

Stories by Chris

A group of 11 men in various styles of hunting apparel stand behind a large vinyl banner welcoming people to the event.

Lyon Center Collaboration at 2025 Kansas Governor’s Ringneck Classic Spurs 2026 Momentum

The Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M University showed up big at the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Ringneck Classic hunt in Colby, Kansas. Dr. Kelly Reyna, founding director of the Lyon Center, fielded a hunting team and served as keynote speaker for the highly anticipated event. Ringneck Classic Praises Partnership […]

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