On Sept. 24, Texans will celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day by going to their favorite hunting or fishing spot in their cherished Texas outdoors. It’s a privilege enjoyed by thousands of hunters and anglers each year. The variety of game and fish in Texas is unequaled anywhere in the nation, and participation is high in these outdoor sports.
Texas is historically a hunting state. The vast expanse of the Pineywoods to the east, the Coastal and Rio Grande plains to the south, the Permian Basin to the west, and the Palo Duro Canyon to the north, all hold a bountiful supply of game birds and animals unequaled anywhere west of the Mississippi. Over one million Texans, and thousands of out-of-state hunters, buy a hunting license each year to enjoy hunting deer, turkey, doves, waterfowl, and a variety of exotic animals. Youngsters follow their parents to the woods and prairies at an early age.
The historic importance of hunting and fishing is paramount to rural and urban Texans, and hunting needs protection for future generations. In essence, hunting must be saved for tomorrow, and the best in fishing is a goal of those who frequent Texas’ streams, rivers, and lakes.
Texas Trophy Hunters has dedicated 47 years to promoting the use of Texas wildlife resources, and “saving hunting for tomorrow” by keeping the interest of hunting at a peak. Association members and their friends are privileged to receive The Journal of the Texas Trophy Hunters, a premier magazine devoted to hunting in Texas and the Southwest. The bimonthly magazine offers something for all in the hunting world.
August of each year starts the excitement of coming hunting seasons. Thousands attend annual Hunters Extravaganzas to enjoy outdoor entertainment, and shop for all that is outdoors from hundreds of vendors. In September and October, deer and dove seasons often double the inhabitants of rural communities, as urban dwellers go to the farms and ranches. Hunting is big in Texas!
