Texas Deer Association Educates Landowners, Hunters and Help Improve Their Deer Herd Genetics.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS –-(Ammoland.com)- More than 1,500 deer enthusiasts, land owners, exhibitors, and hunters from across the state will gather February 10, 2012 for the Texas Deer Association’s (TDA) Superior Genetics Whitetail Deer Auction and Wildlife Workshop held at the Texas Wildlife Expo Center at The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo grounds.
“Our deer auction and seminar is one of the association’s many family-oriented educational and social events scheduled each year, in an industry that pumps at least $650 million a year into the state’s economy,” said Karl Kinsel, TDA Executive Director.
“In addition to making lasting business contacts, participants are updated on the latest regulations, hear about research on deer genetics, share information on health, nutrition and gain information on how to enhance native habitat for deer.”
There will be a pre-auction dinner on Thursday night, Feb.9th, from 2:00 to 9:00 pm where visitors will have the chance to enjoy exhibitor booths, food, music, fellowship and catch up with fellow deer enthusiasts.
Friday morning, Feb. 10th, exhibits will open at 8:30 in the new Texas Wildlife Expo Center. The Wildlife Workshop starts at 9:00 a.m. and continues until noon. The TDA along with co-host Purina Mills, will host the Wildlife Workshop featuring Mr. Judon Fambrough, Senior Lecturer and Attorney at Law with the Texas Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, speaking on Hunting/Landowner Liability including Water & Mineral Rights Considerations. The second speaker is Darryl Lyons, PAX Financial Group, topic is on Financial and Tax Considerations for Texas Wildlife Managers and Land Owners. After the speaker seminar there will be panelist discussion comprised of wildlife and nutrition experts taking questions from the audience.
“Door prizes will be given out. Don’t miss your chance at a free Savage 22-250 Predator Hunting Camo Rifle with Scope, as well as winning some AntlerMax Feed, Feeders and other great prizes,” Marta L. Dennis, Operation Director of TDA, said. “Please RSVP it will be standing room only.”
At 1:00 pm the Superior Genetics Deer Auction will begin. The auction features 125 lots of bred doe, 2011 bucks and doe, 2012 fawns and semen from breeders across the country. This auction has drawn a standing room only crowd since it’s first year at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2005. Expecting a crowd numbering close to a thousand, it will be another standing room only event.
“Our San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo auction and workshop has consistently been one of the most popular events of the year. The environment, the attitude and, of course, sale offering make this one of the ‘must-attend’ events in the deer industry annually,” Vance Runnels, TDA Auction Manager, said.
As one of the top grossing auctions at the San Antonio Stock and Rodeo, TDA has been a proud supporter of youth scholarships and educational opportunities for the public for the past several years. Last year TDA donated approximately $10,000 to the scholarship fund of S.A.L.E, this figure is in addition to near $70,000 the association has donated since 2005 in which the deer auction became the first in the nation to be held at a stock show.
The next two events on the TDA calendar will be the TDA Spring Gala and Superior Genetics Deer Auction March 2-3 at Embassy Suites Outdoor World in Grapevine, Texas. And the 1st Annual Greater Houston Banquet and Superior Genetics Deer Auction April 13-14 at the Crowne Plaza Reliant in Houston, Texas.
For more information on this event visit www.TexasDeerAssociation.com or call (210) 767-8300.
About the Texas Deer Association
Headquartered in San Antonio, the TDA is the only non-profit organization solely committed to improving the quality of Texas deer herds through improved habitat practices, modern harvest strategies and use of superior deer to enhance the deer herds. As a part of its public education efforts, the TDA publishes Tracks, a full-color bi-monthly magazine that updates members on legislative news, deer genetics and game management issues. TDA office is (210) 767-8300.
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