2019 TPWD/THEIA Hunter Education Conference
2018 TPWD/THEIA Hunter Education Conference
2017 Online Registration Seminar
2017 TPWD/THEIA Conference Hardin-Simmons University
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Hardin-Simmons University
Click link below.
2016 Lonesome Dove Fest
Texas Hunter Education Instructors Association (THEIA) supports the Rotary Club of Karnes City and their annual event known as Lonesome Dove Fest.  We encourage everyone to come out and join this event to support the club.  For more information check out their website – HERE.  THEIA wants to give Karnes City Rotary Club a great thank you for your contribution to help us educate the youth of Texas.
2016 Conference
2008 Conference
This Conference was different.
It was planned to provide
activities for instructors to enjoy
and relax. Fly tying lessons was
experiences that many took
advantage of.
This Conference was different.
It was planned to provide
activities for instructors to enjoy
and relax. Fly tying lessons was
experiences that many took
advantage of.
Want to learn about digital
photography?A representative was
available to answer questions and
demonstrate the basics.
Want to learn about digital
photography?A representative was
available to answer questions and
demonstrate the basics.
One of the Operation Game
Thief traveling "Wall of
Shame" trailers was on site
to show just some of the
animals that had been
poached and the confiscated
equipment that was used to
harvest it.
One of the Operation Game
Thief traveling "Wall of
Shame" trailers was on site
to show just some of the
animals that had been
poached and the confiscated
equipment that was used to
harvest it.
Want to shoot a bow and arow?
Archery In The Schools Program
equipment was set up to give
attendees the opurtunity to shoot
bow and arrows and to see what
other programs are available to
introduce kids to outdoor activities.
Want to shoot a bow and arow?
Archery In The Schools Program
equipment was set up to give
attendees the opurtunity to shoot
bow and arrows and to see what
other programs are available to
introduce kids to outdoor activities.
I would want to be the owner of
these trophies! Notice the cards
by each...they tell the story how
each trophy was illegally taken
and what fines and penalties
were paid by the poachers that
took them.
I would want to be the owner of
these trophies! Notice the cards
by each...they tell the story how
each trophy was illegally taken
and what fines and penalties
were paid by the poachers that
took them.
The Ruby Ranch was a
beautiful and approiate
setting for the Conference
The Ruby Ranch was a
beautiful and approiate
setting for the Conference
2008 YHEC
The ranch out did
themselves on the
food . There was
great food and lots
of it ! Karl & staff did
a GREAT job of
making us feel
welcome. The
pictures only came
out so so but I
included them
anyway.
The ranch out did
themselves on the
food . There was
great food and lots
of it ! Karl & staff did
a GREAT job of
making us feel
welcome. The
pictures only came
out so so but I
included them
anyway.
2009 YHEC
2007 Banquet
Steve Hall addresses the group
Steve Hall addresses the group
Ferris Bavousett is the winner of the Winchester award.
Ferris Bavousett is the winner of the Winchester award.
Betty Allen receives the T. D.
Carroll Award for her dedication
to the Youth Hunter Education
Challenge program.
Betty Allen receives the T. D.
Carroll Award for her dedication
to the Youth Hunter Education
Challenge program.
THEIA President, Duke Walton
explains to those in attendance what
THEIA is.
THEIA President, Duke Walton
explains to those in attendance what
THEIA is.
Hunter Education Instructor's Hall Of Fame receipants (left to right: Jan Heath -Irving, THEIA
President, "Duke" Walton-Porter, Albert Ross-Arlington, Jerry Couch-Irving, THEIA
Vice-President Robert "Bob" Boswell-Houston, and Billy Holt-Breckenridge. Not pictured are
David Rice-Texarkana, Larry Larson-Amarillo, and Frank Moore-Uhland
Hunter Education Instructor's Hall Of Fame receipants (left to right: Jan Heath -Irving, THEIA
President, "Duke" Walton-Porter, Albert Ross-Arlington, Jerry Couch-Irving, THEIA
Vice-President Robert "Bob" Boswell-Houston, and Billy Holt-Breckenridge. Not pictured are
David Rice-Texarkana, Larry Larson-Amarillo, and Frank Moore-Uhland
Brian Hughes, host of the Texas Fishing & Outdoors was
the Dinner Speaker. He is a licensed guide on Purtis
Creek Lake and Lake Athens. He is the host of the
Texas Fishing & Outdoors Show on the Texas State
Networks and is a staff writer the Richland Chambers
Progress. Brian is a member of the Texas Outdoor
Writers Association, past member AmBASSador staff,
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, Texas Parks and
Wildlife Angler Education Program and certified angler
instructor.
Brian Hughes, host of the Texas Fishing & Outdoors was
the Dinner Speaker. He is a licensed guide on Purtis
Creek Lake and Lake Athens. He is the host of the
Texas Fishing & Outdoors Show on the Texas State
Networks and is a staff writer the Richland Chambers
Progress. Brian is a member of the Texas Outdoor
Writers Association, past member AmBASSador staff,
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, Texas Parks and
Wildlife Angler Education Program and certified angler
instructor.
Picture to the left are the 1st group
of 35 year pins receipiants (right to
left) Billy Holt-Breckenridge, Albert
Ross-Arlington
and Walter "Gene"
Norton-Baytown. Not shown are
Picture to the left are the 1st group
of 35 year pins receipiants (right to
left) Billy Holt-Breckenridge, Albert
Ross-Arlington
and Walter "Gene"
Norton-Baytown. Not shown are
Unsorted Images
We only took one deer with
seven kids hunting but all
appeared to have a good time
other than it got " rather cool "
( on Thur. night it got down to
24 with a heavy frost on the
pumpkin ! )we did have kids
passing shots on does waiting
on bucks .
We only took one deer with
seven kids hunting but all
appeared to have a good time
other than it got " rather cool "
( on Thur. night it got down to
24 with a heavy frost on the
pumpkin ! )we did have kids
passing shots on does waiting
on bucks .
I do want to THANK
the volunteers with
out them I could not
have done it ! Ken
Grau , Bryant Truitt
, David Hammonds
& Dennis Rock
worked with the
kids to make sure
all were safe &
Bryant's Skill Trail
was over the top !
I do want to THANK
the volunteers with
out them I could not
have done it ! Ken
Grau , Bryant Truitt
, David Hammonds
& Dennis Rock
worked with the
kids to make sure
all were safe &
Bryant's Skill Trail
was over the top !
Here are some photos from the
December 2007 Youth hunt with
remarks from THEIA President,
Duke Walton.
The ranch out did
themselves on the
food . There was
great food and lots
of it ! Karl & staff did
a GREAT job of
making us feel
welcome. The
pictures only came
out so so but I
included them
anyway.
Just wanted to keep everybody
informed ! The youth hunt
Dec.26th/28th went off without a
hitch .
Here are some photos from the
December 2007 Youth hunt with
remarks from THEIA President,
Duke Walton.
The ranch out did
themselves on the
food . There was
great food and lots
of it ! Karl & staff did
a GREAT job of
making us feel
welcome. The
pictures only came
out so so but I
included them
anyway.
Just wanted to keep everybody
informed ! The youth hunt
Dec.26th/28th went off without a
hitch .
The ranch out did
themselves on the
food . There was
great food and lots
of it ! Karl & staff did
a GREAT job of
making us feel
welcome. The
pictures only came
out so so but I
included them
anyway.
The ranch out did
themselves on the
food . There was
great food and lots
of it ! Karl & staff did
a GREAT job of
making us feel
welcome. The
pictures only came
out so so but I
included them
anyway.
Hunter Education Instructor's Hall Of Fame receipants (left to right: Jan Heath -Irving, THEIA
President, "Duke" Walton-Porter, Albert Ross-Arlington, Jerry Couch-Irving, THEIA
Vice-President Robert "Bob" Boswell-Houston, and Billy Holt-Breckenridge. Not pictured are
David Rice-Texarkana, Larry Larson-Amarillo, and Frank Moore-Uhland
Hunter Education Instructor's Hall Of Fame receipants (left to right: Jan Heath -Irving, THEIA
President, "Duke" Walton-Porter, Albert Ross-Arlington, Jerry Couch-Irving, THEIA
Vice-President Robert "Bob" Boswell-Houston, and Billy Holt-Breckenridge. Not pictured are
David Rice-Texarkana, Larry Larson-Amarillo, and Frank Moore-Uhland
2006 YHEC
Hunter Education Instructors volunteering their time at
the Muzzleloading Station.
Hunter Education Instructors volunteering their time at
the Muzzleloading Station.
Participant Krista Kehrer and the volunteers at the Archery
Area
Participant Krista Kehrer and the volunteers at the Archery
Area
Over All Junior winner -
Michael Lynch of San Antonio,
TX.
Over All Junior winner -
Michael Lynch of San Antonio,
TX.
Over All Senior winner - Blake
Wilson of Bryan, TX.
Over All Senior winner - Blake
Wilson of Bryan, TX.
The 2006 Over All Sportsman Award went a team instead of
an individual. Team members from left to right, front row;
Coach Randy Wilson, Ben Threadgill, Cade Wood. Back row;
Randy Threadgill, Blake Wilson, Brady Wilson, Lance
Sanders and Richard Wood.
The 2006 Over All Sportsman Award went a team instead of
an individual. Team members from left to right, front row;
Coach Randy Wilson, Ben Threadgill, Cade Wood. Back row;
Randy Threadgill, Blake Wilson, Brady Wilson, Lance
Sanders and Richard Wood.
Shotgun participants at their stations receiving instruction
Shotgun participants at their stations receiving instruction
Shotgun participants at their stations receiving instruction
Paul Hering of Temple, TX fires his muzzleloader
during the Challenge.
Shotgun participants at their stations receiving instruction
Paul Hering of Temple, TX fires his muzzleloader
during the Challenge.