LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – (News release from the Texas Wildlife Association)
Hunters, conservationists, wildlife managers and landowners across Texas are invited to join Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) at one of eight regional Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA) celebrations this summer.
Enjoy a delicious dinner, drinks and exciting raffles with great prizes at these family-friendly events celebrating outstanding achievements in ethical hunting and conservation practices.
The 35th annual banquet schedule features eight stops around the state including Lubbock.
Details:
Sept. 19, 2026 Lubbock, Region 2 Texas Big Game Awards, National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 4th St., Lubbock 79409
Established in 1991, the TBGA promote big game hunting in Texas and encourage proactive habitat and wildlife management. TWA and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department co-sponsor the awards programs and banquets.
“For 35 years and counting, the Texas Big Game Awards program recognizes exceptional native Texas big game animals, as well as the landowners whose conservation efforts and stewardship create ideal habitat that supports our native wildlife. Each banquet serves as a celebration of our hunting heritage and brings together Texans of all ages,” said TWA CEO Justin Dreibelbis.
More than 1,200 award applications were received prior to the March 1 program deadline. All applicants will be recognized and receive a certificate at one of the regional banquets coordinated by TWA. Eligible Texas big game harvests include white-tailed deer, mule deer, pronghorn, javelina and desert bighorn sheep.
“It is encouraging to see high levels of participation in the TBGA. Even more encouraging are the number of entries for youth and first harvest, which is 304 and 252 respectively. It is exciting to see young Texans and new hunters experiencing what our great state has to offer,” he said.
Learn more and register at https://www.texasbiggameawards.org/awards-banquets/.
The 2026 TBGA are sponsored by Hixon Land and Cattle Company, Carter’s Country Outdoor Stores, Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships, Capital Farm Credit, Land.com Network, Lee Hoffpauir Outdoor Superstore, Yeti, Skull Hooker, NAP Archery, Muddy, Stealth Cam, Cyclops Lights, Walker’s Game Ear, Cold Steel, Silver Stag, Mossberg Rifles, and Hawk Hunting Products.
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