Texas Deer Association Fields ‘Hot’ Topics in Deer Seminar
BRADY, Texas — -(AmmoLand.com)- Whitetail and mule deer enthusiasts always give education a warm reception, but there is one seminar in the Lone Star State that is “Hotter Than Hell”…the Hotter Than Hell Deer Seminar held at the Heart of Texas Trophy Whitetail Ranch in Brady, Texas. The event will be held on June 25, 2009, and feature a wide array of topics including deer herd management; deer blinds, bottle-feeding fawns; using GPS to manage a ranch; darting, medicating and transporting deer; fire ant control and much more. Plus, attendees will have chance to win a 2009 Buck Fawn!
Named for Texas’ famed summertime temperatures, the Hotter Than Hell Deer Seminar is co-sponsored by Texas Deer Association, Record Rack Feeds and Heart of Texas Trophy Whitetails. Attendees can discover some of the secrets to producing a 200-inch whitetail buck or simply learn about the fun of raising whitetail deer, one of the fastest growing industries in rural America.
The Hotter Than Hell Deer Seminar itinerary includes:
- 9am Intro and Walking Tour of Deer Pens
- 9:30am Bottle-feeding fawns by Vicki McLean of Sendero Whitetails
- 10:15am Illegal Trapping and Selling Whitetail Deer in Texas – Bradley Chappell, Sgt. Investigator Special Operations Unit.
- 11:15am Using a Dart Gun to Operate Your Breeding Operation by Joe Evridge, Heart of Texas Trophy Whitetails
- 12 pm Lunch – Best BBQ in Texas, sponsored by Record Rack Deer Feeds
- 1pm Overall Deer Herd Management by Dr. Dan McBride
- 2:15pm How to Sell Whitetail Deer by Grant Evridge, Heart of Texas Trophy Whitetails
- 3pm Drawing for 2009 Buck Fawn!
Owned and operated by Grant and Joe Evridge, the Heart of Texas Trophy Whitetail is located deep in the beautiful heart of Texas, just 3.8 miles east of Brady on FM 714. The facility covers 20 acres and utilizes 12 breeding pens to produce some stellar deer genetics which includes Stickers, 727 Jr., Dreambuck, High Roller and many more.
“The annual Hotter Than Hell Deer Seminar always delivers a wealth of information to deer enthusiasts looking to better manage deer on their property and/or to begin raising deer as a hobby or business. We’re proud to be a principle sponsor,” says Karl Kinsel, executive director of the Texas Deer Association. “The Heart of Texas Trophy Whitetail ranch is a great facility with some impressive genetics, and the Evridge family has more than 20 years of experience in the whitetail business. There’s something we can all learn from them.”
Space is limited so please RSVP by calling 210.767.8300 before June 19, 2009. For more information on Heart of Texas Trophy Whitetails, go to www.heartoftexastrophywhitetails.com or call Grant Evridge at 325.597.2358.
The TDA is the only non-profit organization solely committed to improving the quality of Texas deer herds through improved habitat, modern harvest strategies and genetic improvement. As a part of its public education efforts, the TDA publishes a full-color bimonthly magazine, Tracks, which updates TDA members on current legislative news, deer genetics and game management issues. The TDA also hosts an annual convention and trade show featuring a live deer sales, auction, golf tournament and other events.
To learn more about the Texas Deer Association or for membership information, visit www.texasdeerassociation.com or call 210.767.8300.
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Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the Texas Deer Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and welfare of Texas deer herds, and to developing ways to improve deer quality in Texas. For more information on the Texas Deer Association, call 210.767.8300 or visit www.texasdeerassociation.com.