HSC provided a grant to the Texas Game Warden Association (TGWA) in support of their annual youth hunt.
In October, the TGWA put on an annual youth hunt at Cedar Bayou Farms in Liberty County. Youth hunts put on by TGWA are designed to be educational hunts and enable kids to experience the outdoors and hunting. These kids have either never hunted before or rarely get the opportunity to do so.
During the weekend, Texas Game Wardens from Liberty and Galveston counties were present to educate kids on the importance of proper harvesting and processing of game animals. A total of 16 kids attended this year’s hunt, with 7 deer and 5 hogs being harvested. It was a huge success!
There were five first-time hunters that were successful in harvesting their first animal. Their experiences were captured on film! A film crew for the television series, “Wide Open Outdoor Adventures,” was on hand to record the adventure. The episode is to air spring 2015. A trailer can be seen at http://vimeo.com/110392900.
“TGWA is grateful for the continued support of HSC. The grant from HSC will allow kids to experience the world of outdoors through hunting and fishing,” stated TPWD Game Warden Vu Nguyen. “In a world of television and video games, many kids from urban areas would not get the opportunity to experience the outdoors without these types of events. Educating the young hunters of the future correctly will ensure that the resources are sustainable for future generations.”
About Texas Game Warden Association
For more than a generation, the Texas Game Warden Association (TGWA) has introduced young Texans to the beauty and value of our land and wildlife. TGWA’s members have devoted millions of hours, as well as funding, to educate more than 300,000 boys and girls. Natural role models, Game Wardens are uniquely qualified professionals teaching outdoor skills to youth hungry for one-on-one relationships and for hands-on experience with the outdoors. Members are made up of Game Wardens, concerned citizens, landowners, and businesses that share the commitment to preserving the rich heritage and wildlife of Texas. TGWA encourages and invites you to become a part of this special organization. Your support is critical to the association’s ultimate goal of “Conservation for Future Generations.” For more information go to www.texasgamewarden.com.
About Houston Safari Club
Houston Safari Club (HSC) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation and the protection of hunters’ rights. HSC proudly provides one of the largest scholarship programs of its kind, in conjunction with its 501(c)(3) charitable arm, the American Conservation and Education Society (ACES). Since 1972, HSC and ACES have provided millions of dollars for conservation, education and sporting rights initiatives worldwide, to ensure the longevity of the sport and the sustainability of sporting resources, for generations to come. Visit our website at hscfdn.org or call 713.623.8844 for more information.
