2nd Annual Deer Breeders Co-op Convention & Quality Whitetail Deer Auction

The Deer Breeders Co-op is gearing up for their 2nd Annual Convention & Whitetail Deer Auction. A representative of the DBC stated the event was a huge success last year and that they expect an even larger crowd this year. The convention and whitetail deer sale will be held at the La Torretta Del Lago Resort and Spa in Conroe, Texas, July 24 - 25. The resort features activities for the entire family including a water park, minature golf, and spa. One of the main events during the convention will be the DBC's Quality Whitetail Deer Auction, where buyers will have the opportunity to purchase genetics from whitetail deer breeders. To learn more about the auction and view the catalog, Click Here.

Wild Hogs: No Indication of Flu Danger

You may catch the flu from your sick hunting buddy, but there's no evidence that you will catch it from domestic or wild hogs, according to the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). There is no evidence that the new strain of H1N1 influenza is in domestic or wild hogs. This disease is being spread from person to person. Read article

$5,000 REWARD - Stolen Property

Reward for information leading to the recovery of eight (8) large, high scoring (all over 200 B&C) whitetail deer shoulder mounts, two (2) whitetail replica horn mounts, dart guns, rifles and other items stolen from a well known hunting ranch in North Texas. Please contact David Pack at The Bosque County Sheriff's Office in Meridian, Texas at 254-435-2363 or Karl Kinsel at The Texas Deer Association in San Antonio, Texas at 210-767-8300.

Economic Impact of the Texas Deer Breeding Industry

The Agricultural and Food Policy Center, of The Texas A&M University System, published their Executive Summary on the economic impact of the Texas deer breeding industry. The results highlight the fact that both the deer breeding and exotic wildlife industry. Read article