THEIA and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Annual Hunter Education Instructor Conference
TPWD Area Chief Meeting
2017
Conference Venue:
Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX
April 21-23, 2017
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and Hardin-Simmons University will finalize and sign a Memorandum of Understanding at this years Hunter Education Conference. This historic event will represent the first time a private university and TPWD have entered into a proud partnership agreement and we hope to celebrate this union at the annual Hunter Education Conference on Saturday.
Conference Highlights:
- Welcome Reception & Area Chief Meeting (Friday)
- TPWD & THEIA UPDATES
- CWD; Feral Hog Mgmt, & Issues
- NEW Online Registration System (ORS)
- Hunting 101 Workshops
- Mentored Hunts / R3 Initiatives
- Keynote – Mr. Michael Sabbeth, Denver, CO (Ethics & Image)
Michael Sabbeth – Keynote Address
The HONORABLE HUNTER !
Michael G. Sabbeth is a lawyer in Denver, Colorado. He lectures on the ethics and rhetoric. He has written the book “The Good, The Bad and the Difference: How to Talk with Children About Values.” & is now working on a book titled “No More Apologizing ! Arguments to Defend and Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports.”
Instructor Awards Banquet
- HE Hall of Fame Recipients
- Volunteer of the Year (TX)
- Regional Volunteers of the Year
- Game Warden of the Year
- Professional Educator of the Year
- HE Instructor TEAM Award
- THEIA T.D. Carroll Award
- Silent Auction
Conference Hotel:
MCM Elegante’ Suites – Abilene, TX
4250 Ridgemont Dr.
Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 698-1234
