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Texas Deer Association Holds Meg-Auction for Whitetail

2008-08-19

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SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Deer Association (TDA) is welcoming thousands of deer enthusiasts to San Antonio this week and the state’s largest non-profit association dedicated to deer is ramped up for its largest, most exciting whitetail deer auction of the year.  Read More

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Texas Deer Association Lines Up Stellar Seminar Schedule

2008-08-05

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SAN ANTONIO — The 10th Annual Texas Deer Association (TDA) Convention & Trade Show will attract thousands of deer enthusiasts to San Antonio this month and will present one of the most stellar seminar schedules ever offered by the Texas deer industry’s largest non-profit association. Read More

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TDA Unveils New Discount Benefits for Members

2008-07-08

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SAN ANTONIO — Proud Stewards of Texas Deer, the Texas Deer Association (TDA), has unveiled an all-new membership benefits program which will give members numerous discounts on products and services and help reduce the operating costs for its members’ businesses. Read More

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Texas Deer Association Hosts 10th Annual Convention

2008-07-07

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SAN ANTONIO — Celebrating 10 successful years of representing the Texas deer industry, the Texas Deer Association (TDA) announces its 10th Annual Texas Deer Association’s Convention & Trade Show will be held on August 21, 2008, through August 23, 2008, at the Westin La Cantera Resort & Hotel in San Antonio.  Read More

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Texas Deer Association Joins New Deer Industry Alliance

2008-07-03

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SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Deer Association (TDA) is proud to announce it has partnered with the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) and is supporting the organization’s efforts to help educate the public on deer and wildlife issues. ADWA is a new non-profit organization established to better represent deer and wildlife associations, service providers and equipment manufacturers on a national level.  Read More

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Texas Deer Association Supports Trophy Hunters Extravaganza

2008-06-12

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SAN ANTONIO — The nation’s largest deer breeding association, the Texas Deer Association (TDA), will represent the deer breeding industry and help educate hunters and sportsmen in attendance at all three Texas Trophy Hunter Extravaganza events, presented by the Texas Trophy Hunters Association (TTHA). Read More

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TDA Whitetail Workshop Draws Record Crowd

2008-06-02

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SAN ANTONIO — Seeking instruction on how to produce 200-inch whitetail bucks, more than 150 ranch owners and whitetail deer enthusiasts from across Texas gathered at the scenic Mustang Creek Ranch in Salado, Texas, for the Third Annual Whitetail Workshop. The Texas Deer Association (TDA) was a principal sponsor for the event which featured renowned whitetail expert and TDA-co-founder Dr. James C. Kroll who delivered an informative curriculum on whitetail deer. Read More

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Texas Deer Association Supports Children’s Medical Center

2008-05-19

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SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Deer Association (TDA) recently worked together with Senator Kim Brimer of State Senate District 10 in donating 50 plush deer toys to Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. The toy deer are a solace to sick and distressed children, and the medical center is already using the toys to comfort children coming out of surgery and while in intensive care.  Read More

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TDA Deer Auction Boosts Whitetail Sales

2008-04-23

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SAN ANTONIO — The state’s leading resource for whitetail deer sales, the Texas Deer Association (TDA), announces the Second Annual Hicks Whitetail Ranch Production Auction held recently in Round Rock, Texas, earned nearly $400,000 in sales. The Central Texas auction showcased some of the state’s finest trophy whitetail deer and offered a great example as to how the deer industry generates more than $650 million toward the Texas economy every year. Read More

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Whitetail Deer Auctions Earn $1.2 Million in North Texas

2008-03-31

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SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Deer Association (TDA) continues to lead the deer industry as the No. 1 resource for premium whitetail sales in Texas. Attracting hundreds of association members and deer breeders from around the state, the TDA recently held its March Superior Genetics Whitetail Deer Auction, while the Texas Whitetail Directory held its First Annual Premium Whitetail Deer Auction in conjunction with the TDA event. The two whitetail deer auctions combined for nearly $1.2 million in sales. Read More

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Spring Auctions Earn $1.2 Million for Texas Deer Association

2008-02-18

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SAN ANTONIO — The No. 1 resource for premium whitetail sales in Texas, the Texas Deer Association (TDA), recently hosted its all-new TDA Premier Producers Invitational Deer Auction and the February Superior Genetics Whitetail Deer Auction at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. The combined events attracted nearly 1,000 TDA members, ranch owners and deer breeders and earned more than $1.2 million. Read More

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TDA Donates Furry Friends to Children for Valentine’s Day

2008-02-12

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SAN ANTONIO — Whitetail deer hold a special place in the hearts of most Texans, and they are now bringing a little Valentine’s Day cheer to young girls at the Austin Settlement Home for Children. The state’s only non-profit organization solely dedicated to Texas deer, the Texas Deer Association (TDA), donated 50 plush deer toys today to The Settlement Home of Austin for the girls currently under the home’s care.  Read More

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TDA Introduces New Charity Campaign for Children

2008-01-28

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SAN ANTONIO — The state’s only non-profit organization solely dedicated to Texas deer, the Texas Deer Association (TDA), proudly introduces a new charitable program designed to help children in distress throughout the state. For 2008, the TDA is taking a warm and fuzzy approach to connect with children and families in need by providing plush deer toys through direct product donations to children’s charities as well as financial donations based on online toy sales. Read More

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TDA Announces Two New Whitetail Deer Auctions

2008-01-24

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SAN ANTONIO — The state’s only non-profit organization dedicated to the Texas deer herd, the Texas Deer Association (TDA) will host its all-new TDA Premier Producers Invitational Deer Auction and the February Superior Genetics Whitetail Deer Auction during the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo on February 7, 2008 and February 8, 2008, respectively.  Read More

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Texas Deer Association Launches New Web Site

2008-01-16

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SAN ANTONIO — The state’s only non-profit organization solely dedicated to Texas deer, the Texas Deer Association (TDA) announces the launch of its all-new web site at www.texasdeerassociation.com, featuring greater, more in-depth editorial and an online shopping cart.  Read More

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TDA Member Hosts Whitetail Hunt for Texas Outdoor C.H.I.L.D.

2008-01-10

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SAN ANTONIO — While serious illnesses can often rob children of life’s sense of adventure, members of the Texas Deer Association are eager to help others experience the thrill and tradition of hunting. TDA member Gilbert Adams III, owner of JAG Ranch in Cotulla, Texas, recently hosted a three-day hunt for Texas Outdoor C.H.I.L.D., a non-profit organization that provides hunting, fishing and outdoor adventures to children and young adults suffering from terminally illness or life-altering medical problems. The result was a nine-point trophy whitetail buck and hunt of a lifetime for Amanda Simmons (16) of Silsbee, Texas. Read More

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Texas Deer Association Announces Record Growth

2007-12-19

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SAN ANTONIO — Proud stewards of Texas deer, the Texas Deer Association (TDA) has announced the organization has experienced record-breaking growth in 2007 and achieved an astounding 55 percent increase in memberships during the past 11 months. The association’s growth statistics include new and renewed memberships and is largely attributed to TDA’s recent efforts in building public awareness among Texas hunters and sportsmen. Read More

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Gov. Perry Names TDA Members to Study

2007-11-29

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SAN ANTONIO — The state’s only non-profit organization solely dedicated to Texas deer, the Texas Deer Association announces that two of its members — Dr. Scott W. Bugai, D.V.M., of Seguin and Joseph Warren Bluntzer Jr. of Lometa — have been appointed by Governor Rick Perry to serve on the new Select Interim Committee to Study the Practice of Breeding White-Tailed and Mule Deer. Bugai and Bluntzer join fellow TDA member Amanda Lasater of Mason who was also recently appointed to the committee by House Speaker Tom Craddick. Read More

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Texas Deer Association Supports Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry

2007-10-30

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SAN ANTONIO — Proud Stewards of Texas Deer, the Texas Deer Association (TDA) recently pledged its support to the Texas Chapter of the Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry, a non-profit organization which advocates the use of venison and other big game meat to feed hungry American families. Read More

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TDA Awards $19,000 for 2007 Scholarships

2007-10-29

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SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Deer Association has awarded their 2007 college scholarships to 19 students across the state. Each recipient was given a $1,000 payment to help with his or her 2007 fall semester college finances.  Read More

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Texas Deer Association Hosts New On-Line Deer Auction

2007-09-24

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SAN ANTONIO — Proud Stewards of Texas Deer, the Texas Deer Association announces it will host a live, on-line Whitetail Deer Auction that will make quality-bred whitetail available to Texas deer breeders. The auction will be held at the Westin La Cantera Resort & Hotel in San Antonio on September 29, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. and be simulcast on www.texaswhitetaildirectory.com Read More

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TDA Hosts East Texas Sportsman’s Banquet

2007-09-24

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SAN ANTONIO — Celebrating the development of its newest chapter, the Texas Deer Association proudly announces it is sponsoring the all-new TDA East Texas Chapter Sportsmen’s Banquet and Auction at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2007. The event will be held at the Fairgrounds Exhibit Building in Longview, Texas, and feature great auction items including Remington firearms, hunting equipment, feeders and much more. Read More

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Texas Deer Association Auction Sets Record in Whitetail Sales

2007-09-18

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SAN ANTONIO — Leading Texas in premium whitetail deer sales, the Texas Deer Association (TDA) recently hosted its Fourth Annual Superior Genetics Whitetail Deer Auction and set an all-time, single-event sales record by earning more than $1.2 million. The auction was conducted as part of the Ninth Annual TDA Convention & Trade Show held at the Westin La Cantera Resort & Hotel in San Antonio. Read More

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Texas Deer Association Swears in New Leadership

2007-08-28

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SAN ANTONIO — The state’s only non-profit organization solely dedicated to Texas deer, the Texas Deer Association passed the torch this weekend and ceremoniously installed newly elected officers on its executive committee. The all-new executive committed was officially sworn in during the Ninth Annual Texas Deer Association Convention & Trade Show held at the Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio. Read More

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Texas Deer Association Hosts Superior Deer Auction

2007-08-14

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SAN ANTONIO — Providing Texas deer breeders with superior quality whitetail deer, the Texas Deer Association (TDA) will host its Fourth Annual Superior Genetics Whitetail Deer Auction on August 24, 2007, at 2 p.m. during the annual TDA Convention & Trade Show at the Westin La Cantera Resort & Hotel in San Antonio. Read More

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Texas Deer Association Founder Featured on ESPN2

2007-07-17

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SAN ANTONIO — Proud Stewards of Texas Deer, the Texas Deer Association (TDA) is proud to announce that TDA co-founder Dr. James C. Kroll will be featured on RealTree Outdoors’ “Whitetail Country” television program on ESPN2. Whitetail Country has been rated as one of network’s Top 10 shows, and the new episode’s segment will feature Dr. Kroll’s research on whitetail deer and the specific impact Dr. Kroll has made on the hunting industry. Read More

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Texas Ag Commissioner Todd Staples to Speak at TDA Convention

2007-07-10

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SAN ANTONIO — Proud Stewards of Texas Deer, the Texas Deer Association (TDA) announces The Honorable Todd Staples, Commissioner, Texas Department of Agriculture, will be the keynote speaker at the Ninth Annual Texas Deer Association’s Convention Awards Presentation and Grand Auction Dinner, on August 25th at the Westin La Cantera Resort & Hotel in San Antonio. Read More

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TDA Members Host Hunt for Honored American Veterans Afield

2007-07-02

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SAN ANTONIO — Hunting and the enjoyment of the outdoors is a privilege that can’t be taken for granted, and members of the Texas Deer Association are quick to remember what is important during the Fourth of July. Read More

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Texas Deer Association Supports Wildlife 2007

2007-06-19

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SAN ANTONIO — Proud Stewards of Texas Deer, the Texas Deer Association (TDA) has publicly announce its support for Wildlife 2007, the 22nd Annual Convention of the Texas Wildlife Association. Wildlife 2007 will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, June 29th and 30th. Read More

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Texas Deer Association Stands Up to TPWD Fee Hikes

2007-06-04

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SAN ANTONIO — With Texas Parks & Wildlife Department imposing exorbitant fee increases on ranchers and deer managers, the Texas Deer Association (TDA) recently stood in opposition to the proposal, citing the economic impact on the state had not yet been determined. Read More

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Attoyac Ranch Hosts TDA Regional Meeting

2007-06-04

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SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Deer Association announces it will hold a regional meeting for its members and guests at Attoyac Ranch and Lodge near Lufkin, Texas, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2007. The meeting will feature guest speaker Dr. Ray Favero, and welcomes all TDA members living in Region 6 to attend as well as hunters, sportsmen and anyone interested in whitetail deer. Read More

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Texas Deer Association Spurs Sales at Whitetail Auction

2007-05-14

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SAN ANTONIO — Proud Stewards of Texas Deer, the Texas Deer Association (TDA) announces that the 1st Annual Hicks Whitetail Ranch Deer Auction held this weekend in Round Rock, Texas, generated more than one-half million dollars in sales. Read More

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Texas Deer Association Signs Meng & Associates

2007-05-07

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A leading voice in Texas wildlife conservation and management, the Texas Deer Association (TDA) announces that it has selected Meng & Associates Inc. of Georgetown, Texas, for public relations and marketing support in building awareness for the TDA and its efforts to improve the deer herd in Texas. Read More

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