Members of the NWTF Texas State Chapter partnered with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Dallas Safari Club STX, PakMule, Frame Coffee Co., Duck Camp, Zero Tech Optics, OtoPro Technologies, and Yeti to support the Texas Wildlife Association in hosting a successful Adult Learn to Hunt Program mentored hunt at the McGloin Ranch in Mathis, Texas from March 15-17, 2024.

Our own Tim Webster, Norm Wade, Bob Linder, and Mike Shouse all participated as mentors introducing new hunters to our passion. A big thanks to y’all!

Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) is the nation’s leading organization in providing both adults and youth the opportunity to learn how to hunt. Our Texas Youth Hunting Program (TYHP) has successfully run over 3,300 hunts taking in excess of 50,000 youth hunters and parents on safe, legal, ethical and educational. With this history as a basis, we have expanded our programming to meet a vital need in our adult population as well. With our Adult Learn to Hunt Program, we focus our mission on novice hunters with an interest in forging a connection between conservation hunting and sustainable eating. As land stewards, we know the many challenges of participating in traditional outdoor activities and aim to break down those barriers for our fellow Texans.

Adult Learn to Hunt Program

TWA’s educational hunts are typically 3 days/2 nights and consist of firearms training and safety, harvest shot placement techniques and a personal guide/mentor that will be with each hunter throughout the experience. Participants will also learn valuable skills related to skinning, butchering and cooking techniques associated with wild game. Upon applying to the program, applications will be reviewed, and hunters will be contacted once chosen to participate.

Provided:

All meals with an emphasis on wild game
Firearms if needed
Firearm instruction
Hunting guide/mentor
Lodging (depending on location participants may stay in ranch facilities, or have the opportunity to tent camp)

"I love what TWA does for Texas. It educates Texans of all ages, promotes conservation, supports landowners and recruits hunters to keep our tradition alive. It's a great organization that is committed to the land, the wildlife and the people who care about them." -

Chef Jesse Griffiths, TWA Member, Dai Due, Dai Due Taqueria

Learn more about how to get involved by visiting https://www.texas-wildlife.org/texas-learn-to-hunt-program/

NWTF Texas Powers Texas Wildlife Association's Adult Learn to Hunt Program in Mathis, Texas