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.
Profile for
Chris Gage
Communication and Outreach Coordinator; Staff Council Communications Officer
- Alum
- Staff
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.

Educational Background
- BAAS, Organizational Leadership, East Texas A&M University, 2023
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
- America’s Fastest-Growing Sport is a Big Dill at A&M-Commerce
- TAMUC Alum Designs Cranial Prosthesis With Cornell University Team
- Signature Courses at A&M-Commerce Set the Stage for Student Success
- A&M-Commerce Alumna Making Big Plays in Professional Athlete Management
- A&M-Commerce Planetarium & Observatory Offer the Universe to Students and Community
- TAMUC Sport and Recreation Management Board Member Takes Shot at the NBA
- Travel the Roads Less Pedaled … 5 Reasons Why Gravel Grinding Could Be the Sport for You
Stories by Chris

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 […]

Mars Crater Naming Honors Renowned Planetary Scientist, Former ETAMU Professor Dr. Kit Blount
The honor recognizes Dr. Kit Blount’s legacy as a planetary scientist who helped map the Red Planet, and her lifelong commitment to STEM education.

East Texas A&M: Leading the Charge in Competency-Based Education
East Texas A&M University is at the forefront of competency-based education (CBE), offering flexible, career-focused programs that empower busy adults to transform their careers.