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New Texas Hunting & Outdoor Classic to debut with 2010 South Texas Big Game Awards at Freeman Exposition Hall on August 14th in San Antonio.

Big game hunters are planning to gather in celebration of the best game harvests in South Texas, and showcase their superior trophy mounts at the first Texas Hunting and Outdoor Classic (THC).  The classic will be held August 13th through the 15th at Freeman Coliseum grounds in the new air-conditioned Expo Center.

 “The South Texas Regional Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA) Sportsman’s Celebration which is known for its quality whitetails will be a big draw.  They are valued world-wide for superior size and beauty,” said THC lead organizer Lyle Larson.  “The awards for TBGA’s Region 8 recognize both the hunter for their accomplishments as well as the landowners and land managers that help provide the habitat needed to sustain these healthy wildlife populations.  And we are thrilled the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) chose us as their venue to celebrate.”

The Texas Big Game Awards is the Official Hunting Program of Texas.  Regional award celebrations will be held around the state throughout the year, showcasing the 2009-2010 hunting season.TWA in conjunction with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, present these awards to raise awareness about wildlife management and the role that hunting plays in habitat conservation, as well as to foster cooperation among stakeholders who ensure that Texas wildlife will always have a home.

The Texas Hunting and Outdoor Classic will feature the Texas Wildlife Association, among other conservation groups on site throughout the three day show, August 13-15, 2010.  In addition, hunters and hunting enthusiasts will enjoy TWA’s unique showcase of spectacular trophy mounts the day of the awards celebration, Saturday August 14th. This will give outdoor enthusiasts a unique up close look at winning game mounts of typical and non-typical whitetails taken in the brush country last season.

“The Texas Wildlife Association along with other non-profit wildlife and conservation organizations is a perfect match for the Texas Hunting and Outdoor Classic’s inaugural show,” said Jeff Lynch, THC co-organizer.  “Our goal is to give the hunter, outdoor enthusiast, and sportsman the widest range of exhibits and activities… all of it in a hands on, try it yourself environment.”

Among the dozens of outdoor-related events during  the three-day event, you can experience an ATV test track, archery range, turkey and predator calling, as well as discussions on hunter safety, Boone and Crockett scoring, wildlife management, and hunting strategies.  Also a sporting dog jump pool will be on site for competition.  There will also be exhibits that cater to all wildlife, including deer, water fowl, turkey, dove, quail, fishing, and of course deer hunting. 

The Texas Hunting & Outdoor Classic is August 13-15, 2010 at the Freeman Coliseum and Grounds in San Antonio.  For more information, visit our website at www.huntersclassic.com, or contact Jeff Lynch by phone at (210)226-1177.

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