Once again we will recognize our ranches, guides, and outfitters during our Friday evening ceremonies. The Big Buck Contest awards will begin Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. followed by our Hunter award ceremonies at 1:00 p.m.

The evening festivities include the presentation of our Special Awards as well as our Silent and Grand Auctions with a very special tribute.

As always we will have numerous exhibits for your enjoyment. We encourage each of you to join in the fun!.

For further information please contact our office at 830-367-7761 or email info@exoticwildlifeassociation.com.

All TGR major hunting award recipients are selected on a point system and other criterion established by the TGR Committee. The top scoring animal entry for each species under each weapon category will be awarded 5 points; second place, 4 points; third place, 3 points; fourth place, 2 points; and fifth place, 1 point.

North American Hunter of the Year includes only animals indigenous to and taken on the North American continent and hunted in areas in which they are native.  The hunter’s weapon choice is not considered in this category.

Safari Hunter of the Year includes only animals indigenous to and taken on the African continent and hunted in areas to which they are native.  The hunter’s weapon choice is not considered in this category.

International Hunter of the Year includes only animals taken on any and all continents except North America or Africa. The hunter’s weapon choice is not considered in this category.

Exotic Hunter of the Year includes only animals taken in areas in which they are not indigenous (Introduced game). The hunter’s weapon choice is not considered in this category.

Handicapped Hunter of the Year is awarded to the top scoring handicapped hunter.  NOTE:  The handicapped hunter must complete the Handicapped Hunter Form, have it signed by his/her physician, and return it to the TGR office with the completed score sheet.  Once a hunter has filed handicapped status, this information will remain on file and need not be filed with each score sheet. The hunter’s weapon choice is not considered in this category.

Sportsman of the Year is awarded to the top hunter, huntress, youth hunter or youth huntress with the highest total of accumulated points regardless of category.

Huntress of the Year is awarded to the top scoring lady hunter and shall include all animals taken. The hunter’s weapon choice is not considered in this category.

Jason McCullen Memorial Youth Hunter of the Year (17 yr. or younger) is awarded to the top hunter 17 years of age or younger at the time of collection.  The youth category does require proof of age by copy of the hunter’s birth certificate with the first score sheet submitted.  This information remains on file and need not be filed with each score sheet. The hunter’s weapon choice is not considered in this category.

Amanda Graham Youth Huntress of the Year (17 yr. or younger) is awarded to the top huntress 17 years of age or younger at the time of collection.  The youth category does require proof of age by copy of the hunter’s birth certificate with the first score sheet submitted.  This information remains on file and need not be filed with each score sheet. The hunter’s weapon choice is not considered in this category.

Awards are also presented to the top scoring hunter or huntress in each of the methods of collection, excluding Incidental Acquisition and Delayed Entry.