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Volume 5, Issue 6
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Texas Brigades - Silver Bulletin
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Info You Need to Know
Continue doing programs, recruit your friends,
& check out the 2015 schedule!
Apply as a Cadet, Assistant Leader, or Special Agent
(and recruit Cadets and Adult Leaders)
Student Worker positions are available.
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2014 Campers
All Cadets - By Camp
All Cadets - By County
These two documents contain basic contact information for all 2014
Texas Brigades Cadets.
We hope you will not only contact your fellow
camp Cadets, but others from your area, and invite them along when doing programs!
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Get Ready for Summer 2015!
2015 Applications and Book of Accomplishments deadline:
March 16, 2015
Look out for the Special Edition Silver Bulletin focused on your
Book of Accomplishments.
2015 Camp Dates June 13-17 - Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade June 14-18 - South Texas Buckskin Brigade
June 26-30 - South Texas Bobwhite Brigade July 7-11 - Bass Brigade July 14-18 - Ranch Brigade
July 19-23 - North Texas Buckskin Brigade July 19-23 - Waterfowl Brigade
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"After The Deadline" CONTEST!!!
We need your help to keep promoting Texas Brigades year-round. So, for each presentation you give or each event you attend and promote Texas Brigades from March 17 - June 12, 2015, your name will be entered in a drawing to win a $100 Visa gift card!
Surprise monthly drawings will also be held.
You may even win more than once!
To report your activity, you must send a completed Activity Report Form to Zelina's email: zalvarado@texas-wildlife.org. Best of luck!
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Cadet Applications
Cadet Applications are due March 16, 2015.
There are two methods to apply: online (preferred) and by snail mail.
Clicking here will take you to the Applications page on our website.
REMINDER: Former Cadets (that have not graduated from high school) can apply as a Cadet to any "species" of camp they have not already attended. For example, if you attended North Texas Buckskin, you cannot attend South Texas Buckskin, but you are eligible to apply to Bobwhite, Bass, Waterfowl, or Ranch camps. Attendance at multiple camps in one summer is allowed as long as your positions at camp (Cadet, Asst Leader, Special Agent) are different.
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Assistant Leaders & Special Agents
Books of Accomplishments are due March 16, 2015.
Mail books to:
Texas Brigades
3660 Thousand Oaks Dr., Ste. 126
San Antonio, TX 78247
REMINDER: The only way for a former cadet to return to a previously attended camp is by submitting a Book of Accomplishments to return as an Assistant Leader (then Special Agent the following year).
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Student Worker Positions Available
Office/Camp Student Worker Job Description
- Position duration: Immediately after school ends through August 7, 2015
- Must be able to work in the San Antonio office
- Assist with camp preparation
- Attend camp and assist with camp operation
- Assist with camp follow-up
- 40 hrs/week when not at camp
- Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher) preferred
Logistics and Coordination Specialist (LCS) and LCS Shadow Job Description
- Position Duration: June 1 through July 25
- Must be capable of driving truck with a trailer
- Assist with camp preparation
- Attend camp and assist with camp operation
- Assit with camp follow-up
If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to Helen, hholdsworth@texas-wildlife.org by February 15, 2015.
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Partners & Sponsors
The Texas Brigades is supported by many organizations, agencies, individuals, and businesses. For a complete list of donors, please go to http://www.texasbrigades.org/Support-Us/Our-Donors.html.
These partners provide invaluable in-kind support for the Texas Brigades and all of the Brigade camps.
 
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 Support Materials We try our hardest to equip you with everything you need to become conservation ambassadors. Please utilize the materials and technology we have worked so hard on:
- DVD - sent to you in the mail within 2 weeks after camp, includes all the pictures from camp, the PowerPoint, and additional resource materials your instructors thought would be beneficial for you to have.
- Texas Brigades website - please visit www.texasbrigades.org, you'll find information about earning program points for your Book of Accomplishments, camp PowerPoints, and much more!
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TIP OF THE MONTH
Guess what!! You can earn 50 points by posting an official Texas Brigades poster! All you need is permission from the company owner/manager. Don't forget you'll need to show proof on your Report Form so take a picture! By the way, you can post up to 5 posters, earning a maximum of 250 points!!
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Promotional Materials
E-mail us if you would like Texas Brigades brochures or posters!
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Educate, Recruit, Research
If you're questioning whether a program will earn you points, ask yourself if it meets one of the criteria listed below.
Educate others about what you learned at camp; wildlife, leadership, conservation, habitat management, land stewardship, etc.
Program examples: manned or unmanned display, presentation, article, wildlife expos, ag fairs. These are just a few examples of ways to educate!
Recruit others to participate in the Texas Brigades, both youth and adults.
Program examples: creating and displaying a new trifold, presentation, article, posting Brigades posters, radio interview. These are just a few examples of ways to recruit!
Research Texas' wildlife, conservation and management methods, and methods to become a conservation ambassador.
Program examples: ranch management plan, food plots, species census surveys, plant collection. These are just a few examples of research programs!
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WE NEED YOU:
Former Asst Leaders/Future Special Agents
Becoming a Special Agent means not only doing programs but
coordinating programs for cadets as well. We could always use your help with upcoming events, but we REALLY need your help with the events below! You'll be representing the Texas Brigades, just as a staff or committee member would. Contact Helen for specific information.
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ONGOING ACTIVITES
visit the Texas Parks & Wildlife website calendar section at
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/.
Find a Ducks Unlimited banquet in Texas at http://www.ducks.org/texas/events.
Find a Delta Waterfowl banquet in Texas at http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/events/.
Any cadet is invited to speak to the Big Country Master Naturalists (Abilene) who meet on the third Thursday of each month - call Rodney Sturdivant (Rolling Plains Bobwhite and Waterfowl Brigade) at home, 325-625-2715.
Anyone live near Riesel, Texas? If so, let Helen know. One of our School Leaders from Bass Brigade teaches at the high school in Riesel and has invited any Brigade cadet to speak to his classes.
Get on the radio!
There are several radio stations across the state which host outdoor radio shows. Call them (or email) and ask to be on to promote Brigades!
- Lone Star Outdoors Show (KHYI 95.3) www.lonestaroutdoorshow.com
- Rusty Baker Outdoors (KZNE 1150) rusty@rustybakeroutdoors.com
- Texas Fishing & Outdoors Show (KRLD 1080) www.texasfishingandoutdoors.com;
888-256-1080 - Big Billy Kinder (WBAP) billkinder@bigbillykinderoutdoors.com; 877-820-2256
Thanks to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Ed Instructors for their support!!
Rodney Sturdivant (Rolling Plains Bobwhite & Waterfowl Brigade instructor) teaches Hunter Ed classes several times a year. Contact him at 325-625-2715.
Kim Price (Covey Leader and mom of Brigade grad, Faye Price) is also a Hunter Ed instructor from Iowa Park. She'd love to have you speak at one of her classes since Faye has left for college! Contact her at kprice@ipcisd.net.
TEXAS QUAIL YOUTH PAGE!
Find instructions on this webpage http://wildlife.tamu.edu/quail/northern-bobwhite-kids-reverse-quail-decline-initiative/) for conducting experiments with scent stations and dummy nests. Share you results on Facebook. Contact Kristen Tyson at Kristen.tyson@ag.tamu.edu if you have questions.
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Texas Trophy Hunters Magazine
Publishes a Texas Brigade story in every issue. We are looking for stories about your Brigade camp experience or about your experience on a Brigade hunt. Articles should be 500-1000 words and submitted to hholdsworth@texas-wildlife.org by the following deadlines:
- Jan. 29th
- Mar 29th
- May 29th
- July 29th
- Sept. 29th
- Nov. 29th
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If you live in or near Atascosa County, Natalie Bartek (South Texas Bobwhite Camp Coordinator) can get you a speaking engagement at the local Soil & Water Conservation District meeting or Texas Farm Bureau. Both organizations meet monthly and would love to hear from a Brigade cadet. Contact Natalie at natalie.bartek@tx.usda.gov.
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February 12-
March 1
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San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo-San Antonio. Booth space will be available during the entire show for you to set up your manned or unmanned tri-fold. So, if you are showing in San Antonio, you have no excuse! Contact Helen at hholdsworth@texas-wildlife.org for details.
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February 19-21
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Pond Boss Conference, Dallas. We have the opportunity to have a booth at this event and a speaking opportunity. If you are interested, please contact Steven Bardin (Bass Brigade Committee) at steven@texasprolakemanagement.com.
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February 20-21
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Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society-Corpus Christi. This is going to be big. We are launching the Texas Brigade Network, a place to connect with Brigade cadets, graduates, instructors, volunteers, families, supporters, and donors. You may help by staffing the Brigade booth and helping people sign-up to be connected! Exhibits are all day Friday the 20th and 1/2 day on the 21st. Let Helen know if you are able to help (hholdsworth@texas-wildlife.org).
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February 21-22
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GRTU (Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited) is grateful for Texas Brigades past participation as an Exhibitor at our annual TROUTFEST 2015 Banquet and EXPO at Rio Raft Resort on the banks of the Guadalupe River at Canyon Lake TX on February 20-22. We invite Texas Brigades to return to Exhibit at the Expo Sa and Su, Feb 21 and 22. If you are interested, please contact the GRTU representative, Gary Burns <troutfest.exhibitor_donor@yahoo.com>.
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February 23
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Learning Across New Dimensions in Science Field Investigation Day, Fredericksburg. Come help the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) with a field day for high schools students. For information, contact Koy Coffer (TWA) at kcoffer@texas-wildlife.org.
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February 28
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TWA Volunteer Training, Galveston. Come help our partner, the Texas Wildlife Association, train new volunteers. Get trained yourself and promote Texas Brigades. Contact Koy Coffer (TWA) at kcoffer@texas-wildlife.org.
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March 6
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Learning Across New Dimensions in Science Field Investigation Day, Junction. Come help the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) with a field day for high schools students. For information, contact Koy Coffer (TWA) at kcoffer@texas-wildlife.org.
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March 6
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Learning Across New Dimensions in Science Field Investigation Day, Fort Worth. Come help the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) with a field day for 7th grade students. For information, contact Leslie Wittenburg (TWA) at lwittenburg@texas-wildlife.org.
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March 7
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TWA Volunteer Training, Crosby. Come help our partner, the Texas Wildlife Association, train new volunteers. Get trained yourself and promote Texas Brigades. Contact Koy Coffer (TWA) at kcoffer@texas-wildlife.org.
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March 12
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Learning Across New Dimensions in Science Field Investigation Day, Brenham. Come help the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) with a field day for 7th grade students. For information, contact Leslie Wittenburg (TWA) at lwittenburg@texas-wildlife.org.
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March 13
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Learning Across New Dimensions in Science Quail Necropsy, Galveston. Come help the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) with a quail necropsy for 7th grade students. For information, contact Leslie Wittenburg (TWA) at lwittenburg@texas-wildlife.org.
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March 13
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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers (TSCRA) Ranch Gathering, Waxahachie. Set up your trifold and earn points before the deadline!! To secure a spot, contact Stacy Fox with TSCRA at sfox@tscra.org.
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March 16
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Deadline to apply as a cadet, Assistant Leader or Adult Leader for Texas Brigades. Online applications for cadets and Adult Leaders must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Mailed applications and Books of Accomplishments must be postmarked by 3/16/15.
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March 28
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5th Frisco SAGE Resource Fair-Frisco. Marketing happens 24/7, 365. If you can help promote Brigades at this fair, we would sure appreciate it. Let Helen know if you are able to help (hholdsworth@texas-wildlife.org).
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March 17-June 12
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"After the Deadline" Promotion Contest: turn in a report to Zelina Alvarado at zalvarado@texas-brigades.org to earn a chance at a $100 Visa gift card. See your Silver Bulletin for details.
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March 29
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Submission deadline for TTHA article. Send to hholdsworth@texas-wildlife.org.
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March 31
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Deadline to apply for Texas Big Game Award Scholarship:
http://www.texasbiggameawards.org/scholarships.php.
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April 7
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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers (TSCRA) Ranch Gathering, Mobeetie. Set up your trifold and continue to promote Texas Brigades. To secure a spot, contact Stacy Fox with TSCRA at sfox@tscra.org.
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April 9
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Learning Across New Dimensions in Science Deer Lab Exercise, Brenham. Come help the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) with a lab class 78h grade students. For information, contact Leslie Wittenburg (TWA) at lwittenburg@texas-wildlife.org.
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April 9-10
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Texas Deer Study Group, Palestine. Contact Clint Faas (STBOB Committee) at cfaas@texas-wildlife.org to set up your tri-fold or maybe even make a power point presentation.
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April 11
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Turkey Fest, Henrietta. Contact Helen at hholdsworth@texas-wildlife.org for information.
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April 16
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Learning Across New Dimensions in Science Quail Necropsy, Kerrville. Come help the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) with a quail necropsy for 7th grade students. For information, contact Koy Coffer (TWA) at kcoffer@texas-wildlife.org.
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April 18
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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers (TSCRA) Ranch Gathering, Guthrie. Set up your trifold and continue to promote Texas Brigades. To secure a spot, contact Stacy Fox with TSCRA at sfox@tscra.org.
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April 22
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Learning Across New Dimensions in Science Quail Necropsy, Poth. Come help the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) with a quail necropsy for 7th grade students. For information, contact Leslie Wittenburg (TWA) at lwittenburg@texas-wildlife.org.
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April 24
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Learning Across New Dimensions in Science Field Investigation Day, Kerrville. Come help the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) with a field day for high schools students. For information, contact Koy Coffer (TWA) at kcoffer@texas-wildlife.org.
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April 24-26
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Earth Day Texas, Dallas. Our partner, the Texas Wildlife Association, will have a booth at this 3 day event. Great opportunity to promote Texas Brigades. For information, contact Leslie Wittenburg (TWA) at lwittenburg@texas-wildlife.org.
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April 29
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Learning Across New Dimensions in Science Field Investigation Day, Navarro County. Come help the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) with a field day for 4th grade students. For information, contact Leslie Wittenburg (TWA) at lwittenburg@texas-wildlife.org.
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April 30
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Learning Across New Dimensions in Science Field Investigation Day, Parker County. Come help the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) with a field day for 7th grade students. For information, contact Leslie Wittenburg (TWA) at lwittenburg@texas-wildlife.org.
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May 4
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Learning Across New Dimensions in Science Field Investigation Day, Galveston. Come help the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) with a field day for high schools students. For information, contact Leslie Wittenburg (TWA) at lwittenburg@texas-wildlife.org.
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May 8
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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers (TSCRA) Ranch Gathering, Abilene. Set up your trifold and continue to promote Texas Brigades. To secure a spot, contact Stacy Fox with TSCRA at sfox@tscra.org.
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May 13
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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers (TSCRA) Ranch Gathering, Floresville. Set up your trifold and continue to promote Texas Brigades. To secure a spot, contact Stacy Fox with TSCRA at sfox@tscra.org.
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May 14
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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers (TSCRA) Ranch Gathering, Seguin.
Set up your trifold and continue to promote Texas Brigades. To secure a spot, contact Stacy Fox with TSCRA at sfox@tscra.org.
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Texas Youth Hunting Program
They sponsor introductory, instructive youth hunts for deer, turkey, hogs, javelina, exotics, dove, small game, waterfowl, varmints and other species. Normally, they provide mentors, lodging and meals.
To participate as a Youth Hunter in the Texas Youth Hunting Program, you must.
- Be 9 to 17 years old.
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Complete the Hunter Education Program.
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Have a valid Texas hunting license and appropriate tags or stamps when required.
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Be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Visit http://texasyouthhunting.com/ for more information!
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Upcoming Events
Event Title
3660 Thousand Oaks Dr.
San Antonio, Texas 78247
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 Texas Big Game Awards If you harvest a white-tailed deer, mule deer, pronghorn or javelina this hunting season be sure to enter the Texas Big Game Awards.
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Contact Info
 Helen Holdsworth Executive Director
855-TXBRIGS
(855-892-7447) 210-884-3712 - cell
 Zelina Alvarado Program Coordinator
zalvarado@texas-wildlife.org
830-538-8911 - cell
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