Texas LAND Spring 2013

LAND NEWS
T e x a s D e e r A s s o c i at i o n
Texas Deer Association (TDA) endorsed the newly introduced “21st
Century Landowner Guide – Texas Model,” the first guidance
document developed for wildlife management and the role of private
land ownership. The model was drafted through collaborative work
by five of the most respected wildlife professionals in Texas – Macy
Ledbetter, Robert Zaiglin, Mickey Gellickson, Horace Gore and Dr.
James Kroll. These six men possess more than 170 years of combined
professional experience managing wildlife on public and private
property in Texas. The authors presented their collective work to the
TDA Board of Directors and received endorsement of the model.
The new 21st Century Landowner Guide – Texas Model identifies
the important role private landowners have had and continue to have
in enhancing wildlife welfare for future generations and in providing
access to wildlife enjoyment. The Texas Model calls for strengthening
landowner rights, including trespass and liability laws. If states that
the rights and privileges of Texas landowners should not be weakened
for any purpose.
The authors authorized TDA to distribute the 21st Century Landowner
Guide – Texas Model. To get your copy, visit www.texasdeerassociation.
com or call 210.767.8300.
One of the TDA Christmas activities each year is a coloring contest.
Children under the age of 11 are all given the same Christmas picture
to color and they are judged on how
well they do. Ages 12 to 16 are
invited to submit freehand drawn
art. Prizes for each age group were
$100, $50 and $25 prepaid gift
cards for first, second and third
places respectively.
In the six years and under category,
the first place winner was Scarlett
McClelland, Addison Pilsner was
the second place winner and Skylar
Butler won third place. Elyssa Dillard, Hannah Harrison and Abby
Hamman were first, second and third place winners respectively in the
7- 11 years category. Hailey Stanush was the only winner in the 12
-16 years group.
Gilbert Adams III
President
www.TexasDeerAssociation.com
210.767.8300
T e x a s W i l d l i f e A s s o c i at i o n
The last three months have been busy
and exciting periods for the Hunting
Heritage programs of the Texas
Wildlife Association.
The Texas Youth Hunting Program
(TYHP), which is a partnership
program of the Texas Wildlife
Association and the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department, conducted over
100 youth hunts across the state. Our organization is so thankful
for the generosity of participating private landowners who open their
ranch gates and the hundreds of passionate TYHP volunteers who
make these youth hunts possible and successful. TYHP will provide a
safe, affordable, and ethical hunting experience to over 1300 youth
this year.
On January 18-20, the 10th Anniversary Cave Creek Super Hunt,
which is the largest youth hunting event in the world, was conducted
in the Texas Hill Country. The Texas Youth Hunting Program, Austin
Woods & Water Club, Austin SCI, and the Cave Creek WMA are
having a huge impact on the lives of kids and the future of Texas
Hunting Heritage because of their collective efforts at the Super Hunt.
It is a remarkable event!
The Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA), also a partnership program
of the Texas Wildlife Association and the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department, completed another successful year of recognizing
landowners and hunters for their outstanding achievements during
the past hunting season. It was particularly gratifying to see the high
number of First Harvest entries.
The Texas Wildlife Association and its Hunting Heritage programs
promote safe and ethical hunting and sound wildlife habitat
management by preserving traditions and educating all citizens on the
positive values of hunting and the great Texas outdoors.
Glen Webb
President
www.Texas-Wildlife.org
800.839.9435
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