TWAF annual report 2012 - Texas Wildlife Association Foundation

Texas Wildlife
Association Foundation
2012 Annual Report
www.twafoundation.org
2012 Annual Report
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Conservation Legacy
Texas Wildlife
Association Foundation, Inc.
mission statement
Texas Wildlife Association Foundation,
Inc. increases natural resource literacy
and promotes conservation and
educational programs that connect
Texans to the land.
TWAF Leadership 2012
Officers
Trustees
Randy Rehmann
Tina Y. Buford
J. Bryan King
Tina Y. Buford
Charles Davidson
Janell Kleberg
Neal Wilkins, PhD.
Dan Flournoy
Steve C. Lewis
Charles Davidson
Richard Hill
Randy Rehmann
Richard Hill
George “Timo” Hixon
Stan Studer, Jr.
San Antonio
San Antonio
Parker Johnson
Jimmie V. Thurmond, III
President
Vice President
2nd Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Harlingen
San Antonio
Houston
Austin
Houston
Fort Worth
Kingsville
San Antonio
Austin
San Antonio
executive Summary
In 1991, the Texas Wildlife Association Foundation, Inc. (TWAF) was formed as a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization, dedicated to providing ethical environmental education about wildlife
and habitat conservation to Texans of all ages.
TWAF promotes educational, research, and informational activities in support of wildlife,
habitat, and the management of the same. The activities and programs include science
curriculum for students, leadership camps, youth hunting opportunities, teacher training and
adult education seminars, all of which are conducted by the Texas Wildlife Association.
In addition, TWAF collaborates with many groups, non-profit organizations and government
agencies that are dedicated to wildlife education. Through these collaborations, TWAF can
focus on the importance of private land in wildlife and habitat conservation. Almost 95%
of Texas is privately-owned. To truly affect wildlife and habitat management, as well as to
accurately educate our youth and adults about Texas conservation, we must emphasize wildlife
and private land management.
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Conservation Legacy
Conservation Legacy programs empower and educate
Texans with knowledge of fundamental, science-based
ecological principles, foster a connection to the land, and
facilitate natural resource literacy by creating tangible
relationships with the outdoors. These programs serve
as a catalyst for conservation partnerships and active
habitat management. Conservation Legacy programs
immerse both youth and adults in the marvels of natural
Texas from the classroom to the back sendero, using land
as the guide.
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Heritage of Hunting through Education
2012 TWAF-Funded Ventures Success
Conservation Legacy
Youth Education
L.A.N.D.S.
Learning Across New Dimensions in Science
l.a.n.d.s. outreach
300,000
200,000
140,000
120,000
100,000
Distance Learning.............................................................. 61,947
Teacher Outreach..................................................................... 539
60,000
total................................................................... 293,573
40,000
L.A.N.D.S. Intensive
20,000
Intensive Year-long Curriculum.....................................5,784
20 Schools
80,000
# of participants
Participants
Discovery Trunks & Learning Modules..................... 35,926
Wildlife by Design.............................................................. 22,961
(Special Events & Critter Guides)
Critter Connection (publication)................................... 172,200
L.A.N.D.S. Outreach
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2009 2010
texas brigades
6 camps
W.I.L.D. ............................................................................................. 15
Wildlife Intensive Leadership Development
(Advanced Leadership training for Brigades graduates)
l.a.n.d.s. intensive
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,500
Adult Education
2,000
Emerging Issues Education/Landowner Workshops..... 708
Webinars...................................................................................1,057
Special Events................................................................... 46,007
1,500
total......................................................................47,772
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# of participants
Texas Brigades Members.........................................................143
2011
500
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2009 2010
2011
2012
TWA’s Conservation Legacy Programs
Achieving New Heights in Ag & Natural Resource Literacy
Wildlife Ambassador Training
& Conservation Initiatives
2012 TWAF Funding
focus Future Ambassadors & Managers
$781,116
Emerging Issues Education
2012 Contacts
347,287
Land Management Workshops
focus Citizen Decision-Makers
W.I.L.D.
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Advanced Leadership Development Program
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Texas Brigades
Youth Stewardship Initiative
focus Middle School
L.A.N.D.S. Outreach
Discovery Trunks, Distance Learning
& Wildlife by Design
focus K–12 Student & Teacher
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Youth Leadership Development Program
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investment
focus College & High School
Average Cost
Per Participant
$2.25
Public Programs & Special Events
focus The General Public
implementation
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L.A.N.D.S. Outreach
Learning across new Dimensions in science
L.A.N.D.S. is an integrated program designed to complement formal education. The following
components make up the L.A.N.D.S program lineup:
Discovery Trunks
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TEKS-aligned resource kits/trunks are delivered directly
to teachers/schools.
Include lesson plans and hands-on materials for teaching
natural resource concepts in the classroom.
Topics
Animal Adaptations, Texas
Critters, Let’s Talk Turkey!,
More Than a Drop:
Aquifers Uncovered
Educators may use the trunks at no cost for two weeks.
Distance Learning
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Broadcasts educational programs directly to classrooms.
Students interact with wildlife and natural resource
professionals.
TEKS aligned.
Topics
Animal Adaptations, Wild
Turkey Ecology, Predator/
Prey Interactions, Bats,
Reptiles, Backyard Critters
and more
Wildlife by Design
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Customized classroom lessons are created based on a
teacher’s specific needs and requests.
L.A.N.D.S. Educators deliver the TEKS–aligned lessons.
Teachers evaluate all aspect of the presentation
including content delivery.
Examples
Water education, Predator/
Prey Relationships, Native
Landscapes, Insight on
Specific Species
“This was my first time having Texas Wildlife Association, and it will not be my last.
The program was very informative, engaging and the pace in my classroom was
perfect. I have already scheduled the second visit and would like to have more.”
– 4th grade teacher, Houston, TX
Educator and Volunteer Trainings
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Teach the important messages of land stewardship and conservation.
Equip educators and volunteers to teach conservation principles to others.
One teacher is likely to reach 150 students/year.
Accredited by State Board of Education to provide continuing education credits.
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L.A.N.D.S intensive
Learning across new Dimensions in science
L.A.N.D.S. Intensive informs future decision-makers about natural resource issues, while
preparing them for annual state-mandated science testing.
youth stewardship initiatives
Semester-long combination of in-class lessons using all
of the L.A.N.D.S. teaching tools, including hands-on field
investigation days.
Topics
Food Webs, Adaptations,
and Natural Resource
Issues, such as Habitat
Fragmentation.
In 2012, 20 schools across the state participated in the L.A.N.D.S. Intensive Program.
These schools were:
All Saints Episcopal School
Dripping Springs
Poth
Arnold, Adams, and YMLA
Heritage School
Tivy
Blooming Grove
Humble
Shultz and Waller
Brenham
Jack Jordan
St. Phillips
Cinco Ranch and McMeans
Junction
Uvalde
Ft. Worth
Grand Prairie ISD
Blooming Grove
Brenham
Katy ISD
Coyle
Garland ISD
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Dripping Springs
Fredericksburg
Humble ISD
San Antonio
Junction
Poth ISD
Kerrville ISD
Waller ISD
Dallas
Uvalde
L.A.N.D.S Outreach & Intensive 2012
Learning across new Dimensions in science
Distance Learning
Trunks–Tarrant
Wildlife by Design–Harris
Trunks–Statewide
Wildlife by Design–
Statewide
Wildlife by Design–
Tarrant
Wildlife by Design–
Bexar (Wild Times)
L.A.N. D.S. Intensive
Trunks–Rio Grande Valley
Trunks–Harris
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texas Brigades
conservation leaders in every community
The Texas Brigades’ mission is to educate and empower youths
with leadership skills and knowledge in wildlife, fisheries, and
land stewardship to become conservation ambassadors for
sustained natural resource literacy.
Texas Brigades is an intensive wildlife leadership program that combines the principles
of wildlife biology with hands-on learning, natural resource policy discussions, and
opportunities for communicating the knowledge once the camps have ended. The Brigades
use whitetail deer, bobwhite quail, bass and waterfowl as flagship species for learning. Since
1993, the Texas Brigades have been developing leaders. Created for 13–17 year old students, the
intensive, wildlife-centered leadership program gives the students a hands-on experience in
a variety of subject areas ranging from anatomy and population dynamics to public speaking
and media relations.
In 2012, there were six camps: Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade, South Texas Bobwhite
Brigade, North Texas Buckskin Brigade, South Texas Buckskin Brigade, Bass Brigade,
and Waterfowl Brigade.
At the conclusion, each student returned home to become a conservation ambassador, spreading the message of responsible stewardship to members of their community through public
speaking engagements, articles, and media appearances.
Between June 2011 and April 2012, cadets reported programs reaching over 4,866 direct
contacts at 176 educational programs, 39,100 indirect contacts, and more than 331,000
media contacts.
The Texas Brigades is a cooperative effort of TWA, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service,
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
The Texas Brigades is funded by many organizations, foundations, and individuals.
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W.I.L.D.
Wildlife Intensive Leadership Development
W.I.L.D. is a continuation of the Texas Brigades program, allowing older students to deepen
their knowledge, hone their leadership skills, and further their abilities in the natural resource
policy arena.
The highest achieving former Brigade cadets (age 16–23) have the opportunity to participate
in this one-year intensive, prestigious and advanced leadership development and deployment
program. This group of young leaders explores wildlife and natural resource issues, examines
decision-making and policy processes and networks with policy makers. W.I.L.D. students
improve their professional skills and enhance the success of the Texas Brigades program by
serving as part of the Cadet Advisory Group.
W.I.L.D. Mission
To provide a youthful perspective for the
further development of the Texas Brigades,
while enhancing our own ability to
influence natural resource conservation.
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Natural resource management education
There are a variety of ongoing programs that are offered to adult audiences. TWAF supports
workshops, field days, symposia, webisodes and webinars about topics relevant to natural
resource management issues. All of the educational resources are intended to increase the land
manager’s knowledge and improve their skills through observation, interaction and networking with natural resource professionals.
Webinars
Field Days & Symposia
Monthly “Wildlife for Lunch”
(sample programs from 2012)
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Riparian Management 201
Prescribed Burning
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Feral Hogs
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Ranch Photography for Fun & Profit
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Trans Pecos Wildlife Conference
Ranching and Wildlife Expo
(Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo)
North Texas Quail Symposium
Women of the Land
National Bobwhite Technical
Committee Meeting
CONSERVATION INITIATIVES
Conservation Initiatives promote landscape-level conservation of habitats and species
through empowerment of land stewards and managers and their quest for healthy ecosystems
and strong agricultural economies. Through many partner organizations, agencies and land
managers, these coordinated outreach efforts are offered across the state.
conservation initiatives supported
Texas Conservation Plan
Trinity River Basin
for Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Conservation Initiative
Texas Native Lands Alliance
(TNLA)
Lesser Prairie Chicken
Conservation Initiative
Groundwater as a Vested
Property Right
Prescribed Burning
Initiatives
Environmental Flows
Allocation Process
Recovery Credit System
Task Force
Texas Quail Initiative
Southern Edwards Plateau
Habitat Conservation Plan
(SEP–HCP)
Advisory Committee to
the Interagency Task Force
on Economic Growth and
Endangered Species
Coastal Prairies
Conservation Initiative
(CPCI)
Pecos River Initiative (PRI)
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Hunting Heritage
Hunting Heritage programs educate Texans about the importance of wildlife management
and the integral role that hunting plays in habitat conservation, while instilling a love of the
outdoors.
Texas Big Game Awards honors the tradition of hunting, while providing participants with
the knowledge that hunting equals habitat. Texas Big Game Awards offers statewide educational
events that increase the number of informed, caring, and skilled hunter-conservationists.
Texas Youth Hunting Program gives young Texans the opportunity to participate in youth
hunting activities safely, legally and ethically, while learning about the valuable role landowners
and hunters play in wildlife conservation.
texas Big Game Awards
TBGA qualified scored entries................................................................................................................... 826
TBGA qualified youth division entries & TBGA qualified first harvest entries........................340
Landowners recognized............................................................................................................................... 252
“Texas Slam” awards........................................................................................................................................... 7
(Texas Slam: hunters who have harvested a white-tailed deer, mule deer and pronghorn antelope in the same
season; all of which met the appropriate minimum scoring requirement.)
Award banquet attendees.......................................................................................................................... 1,500
texas youth hunting program
Youth Hunts conducted....................................................................................................................................181
Youth Hunt participants............................................................................................................................ 3,128
(includes youth hunter and guardian)
Participating Landowners............................................................................................................................. 137
Participating Volunteers ........................................................................................................................... 1,362
All numbers reflect the 2012-2013 hunting season
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Texas Big Game Awards
A partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
The Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA) exists to promote awareness of
wildlife management and the integral role that hunting plays in habitat
conservation. TBGA demonstrates to audiences across the state that
“hunting equals habitat.”
Texas Big Game Awards is a hunter and landowner recognition program designed to promote
big game hunting in Texas through the promotion and encouragement of sound habitat and
wildlife management. The program recognizes:
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The quality of big game animals in Texas
The hunters who harvest these animals
The land managers who produce these animals
The importance of our hunting heritage
The achievements of young and new hunters
TBGA Wildlife Conservation College Scholarship Program
The Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA ) Wildlife Conservation College Scholarship Program
was made possible thanks to the continued support of Carter’s Country Outdoor
Stores and the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of Texas. The 12th annual TBGA Wildlife
Conservation College Scholarship Program awarded eight regional scholarships, and one
statewide scholarship.
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Texas Youth Hunting Program
A partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
The primary objectives of the Texas Youth Hunting Program are to:
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Preserve the hunting heritage in Texas for present and
future generations.
Instill in youth a basic understanding of practical
conservation measures.
Encourage wildlife habitat access, enhancement and management.
Teach the basic skills, values, techniques and responsibilities of hunting.
Promote the highest ethical standards in hunting.
Give our youth an initial, positive, safe, educational, mentored hunting experience.
Each hunt costs TYHP approximately $225 per child, along with their accompanying adult, and
includes food, lodging, educational material, insurance, and other incidentals for the weekend
for both participants. Normally, TYHP requests a small fee of $75 from each hunter, plus $35
for the parent/guardian, totaling $110, which is used to recover some of the associated costs;
however, for those unable to afford this fee, it is reduced or waived.
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Donors
4A Oilfield Enterprises
Nelson Abell
Alamo Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation
Frances Alexander
Les Allison Family
Jolayne S. Almquist
Mary Margaret & Jon Amberson
J. David Anderson
Anthony’s Planet Pickup, Inc.
Susan & Allyn Archer
Katharine Armstrong & Ben Love
The Ruth & Ed Austin Foundation
Brad Barnes, Fort Worth Stock
Show & Rodeo
Elizabeth M. Barnes
William O. Barrett
Marcus T. Barrett III
Ramona & Lee Bass
Terry Bawcom
Beaird Family Foundation
Tom Beard
Andrew Beckman
Kathy & Albert Biedenharn
Jaime Billups
Kat & Al Bisbey
Ellen & Mark Bivins
The David & Vicky Black Foundation
Sue & Pryor Blackwell
Blue Bell Creameries LP
Blue Sky Pest Control
Bowles Properties, Inc.
McLean Bowman
Bracken Family
T. Ray Bridges
James Brooks Jr.
The Brown Foundation
William J. Bryan Family
Tina Y. Buford
Richard Butler
J. F. Cadenhead III
Caesar Kleberg Wildlife
Research Institute
Stephanie & Presnall Cage
Brandon Caldwell & Family
Linda Campbell
Caroline & William Carrington
Julie & Mark Chandler
Mike Childress
Deborah Clark & Emry Birdwell
Betty & Steve Cochran
Koy Coffer
Susan Combs & Joe Duran
Debbie & Amber Coston
Cowboy Pump & Supply
Sam & Gail Craig
Keith Crawford
William Cross
Stanley Crowe
Deb & Ralph S. Cunningham
Karen & David Curtis
Keli & Charles M. Davidson
M.N. Davidson Foundation
Olive Davis
Ernie Davis
Wyatt Dawson
Molly & Jimmy Dean
Roert Donohue
Tucker Dorn
Dorsch & Bazer Industries, Inc.
Dudley Bros. Ltd.
Andrew Duncan
Keith Dusek
Alice East
Bill Eikenhorst
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Elma Dill Spencer Foundation
Christine & Roger Engemoen Jr.
Debra & Kit England
John Fambrough
Donna & Royce Faulkner
Cindy & David D. Fitch
Blair & Joseph Fitzsimons
Ruth & Dan Flournoy
Caroline Forgason
Fox Yacht Sales
T. Dan Friedkin
The Alfred S. Gage Foundation,
Roxana C. Hayne, Joan N. Kelleher, Julie Stacy & Nancy Hayne, Directors
Scott Galloway
Mara Gay
Barbara & Michael Gentry
Ann & Jim Gibbs
Kip Giles
Christopher Gill & Family
Stephen J. Goebel
Rick Gopffarth
Susie & Rob Green
Grigry Ready Drill LLC
Mrs. Helen K. Groves,
Silver Brook Ranches
Valerie & Jack Guenther
Howard Ham
Frederic Hamilton Jr.
Henry Hamman
Janet Hardy
Jackie Harker
Will Harte
Louis Harveson
Kristy & Van Hayes
Tina & Joe Haynes
Amy & Brian Hays
David Hempel
Ronnie Hengst
Tevis Herd
Mrs. Mike Hildebrand
Rae & Richard Hill
George “Timo” Hixon
Karen & Tim Hixon
The Tim and Karen Hixon Foundation
Alice Hooker
Bill Horabin
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Houston Safari Club
Pamela Howard
Julie Hu
Peggy & Dan Allen Hughes
Candace & Michael Humphreys
Claudia P. Huntington & Marshall B. Miller
Burt Jebousek
Jefferson Bank
Jerry R Carnahan Ins. Agency, Inc.
Jobe Ranch
John Lane & Associates
Victoria & Parker Johnson
Karen & Gary Joiner
A.C. Jones IV
Wister & George Kampmann
Kay & Phil Kelley, La Espuela Ranch
J. Bryan King
John A. Kirkpatrick
Janice Kizer
Chrissy & Jay Kleberg
Janell & Tio Kleberg
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Kleberg III
Dolores & Wallace Klussman
Janie & Bill Knolle
Kwik Lube of Monahans
L & H Packing Co.
Texas Wildlife Association Foundation
Barbara & Bob Lancaster
Jo Ann Langford
Myrna & David K. Langford
Cynthia Langston
Las Huellas, Inc.
F.L. Lebus III
Marion T. Lee
Susan & Steve C. Lewis
Liza & Jack Lewis III
Peggy & Jack Lewis Jr.
Linbeck
Lone Star Air & Hydraulics
Los Cazadores
Lower Colorado River Authority
H. James Lucas
Luther King Capital Management
Carolyn & Steve Mafrige
Ben Marchive
Carter Johnson Martin
Nyle Maxwell
Jean & Walter Mayer
Alex McAllister
McBride Conservation Fund
Foundation
Kerry McCan
Charla & Vance McCracken
R. McKinney
Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Meyer Jr.
Balous Miller
Linda & Terry Miller
Christopher Mitchell
Alton Moczygemba
Lewis Moorman III
Christopher T. Moser
James R. Moses
National Wild Turkey Federation
The Nau Foundation
Mary Sue & Tom Nelson Family
Dennis Nixon
The NRA Foundation, Inc.
O & G Fluids Holdings, LLC
Julie & Pat Oles
William Osborn III
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Palmer
Kate & John Park
Joe Parker Jr.
Sue & Ed Patton
Paula & Dick Peacock
The Scott Petty Foundation
James Pogue
Nelson Puett Foundation
R&K Distributors Inc.
Karla & Glenn Redmon
Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Rees-Jones
Randy Rehmann
Christopher Reidy
Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation
Mike Reynolds
David W. Rideout
Elizabeth & Barry Roberts
Martha P. & James A. Rochelle
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Inc.
Elizabeth & Wallace “Happy” Rogers III
Rotary Club of Corpus Christi –
Harvey Weil Sportsman
Conservationist Award
Emma Cain Roy
Ruth B. Russell
San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo
Jenny & Robert Sanders
Annette Sceets
Luanne & Ivan Schmedemann
Charles Schroeder
SCI Austin Chapter
Pete Selig
Shane Sherwood
Shikar-Safari Club International Foundation
Silver Eagle Distributors, LP
Deborah & Greg Simons
Sinor Ranch Ltd.
Doug H. Smith
L. Mike Smith
Stacy & Carter Smith
Paula & Ernest Smith
J. Smith III Family
Barry Smitherman
Julie & Dennis Stacy
John Stearns
Stuart W. Stedman
Austin W. Stolte
Carroll D. Stone
A.M. Stringfellow
Alice Ball Strunk
Jan & Stan Studer Jr.
Herb Stumberg
Ruth Eilene Sullivan
Evelyn & Carroll Summers Jr.
Super Sud’s Laser Wash
Johnny Sutton
Cheryl & David Synatzske
Beth & Joel Tanner
Dr. and Mrs. William P. Taylor
Ellen & Buddy Temple
The David B. Terk Foundation
Michael Terry
Texas A&M University, Dept. of
Wildlife Fisheries & Institute of Renewable Natural Resources
Texas Agricultural Land Trust
Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Texas Brigades Inc.
Texas Farm Bureau
Texas Parks & Wildlife
Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation
Bryce Thieman
Jimmie V. Thurmond III
J.V. Thurmond Jr.
Tamara & Justin Trail
Trinity Bluff Wildlife Ranch
Turner Construction Company
Tyler Industrial Supply Co.
Uhl, Fitzsimons & Jewett, PLLC
Peggy Van Cleve
Bill Van Eman
Claire & George Vaughan
Mr. and Mrs. George Vaughan
Jeff Vogt
Matt Wagner
The Watson Foundation
Misti & Glen Webb
Anne & Johnny Weisman
Jeff Wentworth
G. R. White Foundation
John H. White Jr.
Edwin Whitney
Cassandra & Kerry Wiggins
Neal Wilkins
Terry & Jack Wilkinson
Lacy Williams
Cora Lynn & William Wilson
Patricia Wilson
Susan & Dick Winters Jr.
Ernest Woodward
Roger W. Wubbenhorst
Bart Wulff
X Bar Ranch
William “Carl” Young
Mollie & Bartell Zachry
Zimmerman Ranch LLC
Mimi Zoch
Texas Wildlife Association Foundation, Inc.
3660 Thousand Oaks Dr., Suite 126 . San Antonio, Texas 78247
Phone: (210) 826-2904 . Fax: (210) 826-4933
www.twafoundation.org