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Wildlife 2020
Parley Dixon
Parley spent his childhood and high school years in a very rural farming/ranching/mining community in southeastern Arizona. His mother’s family has roots with humble farming/ranching interests in that region, dating back to the early 1900’s. The area is high desert, situated along the Gila River, which affords excellent soils for farming opportunities. This time of growing up for Parley found summer mornings and early afternoon’s working for various farmers in the area – hoeing weeds out of cotton fields or bucking hay. Late afternoons and evenings were spent helping dad and mom repair fence, shoveling/hauling gravel to cover caliche, or working silt fences to preserve precious topsoil from washouts caused by seasonal monsoon or sporadic heavy rains. These activities helped instill a love of nature and of the land into his heart.
Parley’s greatest love, support and friend is his wife Lisa. Together they find great enjoyment spending time outdoors with their 5 children and 2 grandchildren (with the 3rd on the way).
Professionally, Parley has worked at the same steel fabrication and installation company for his entire career, beginning in 1991. Early years were spent as a craft worker, leading to positions as foreman, supervisor and then estimating/management responsibilities. In 2000, Parley and TWA member Rex Webb purchased the company from the original founder. Rex retired in 2018, Parley continues as CEO.
Parley has a deep respect for the steward-minded leadership and membership of the Texas Wildlife Association, and is enjoying his 9th year as a member.
Parley Dixon
3023 Hwy 290 West
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Office 512-858-9100 Ext 1154
Don Coxsey
Don Coxsey has been a Volunteer with TYHP for 14 years. In that time he has run over 40 hunts as lead Huntmaster and taken over 216 new hunters on safe, educational hunts. Don has been instrumental in the support of TYHP by Bass pro shops and Cabelas. Their contributions to TYHP are over $70,000 dollars and the ubiquitous TYHP orange hats worn by youth and volunteers alike. The hat and now vests and patches are just as much a part of the hunt experience as are the outdoor adventures.
Don takes great care to get to know his hunters well before the hunt. He is absolutely committed to first time hunters. If you talk to a hunter or parent who has been on a Don Coxsey TYHP hunt you can sum up their experience with the most common response “best hunt ever. Don is the consummate TYHP promoter. He can regular be seen at booths recruiting volunteers, landowners and youth. He has hosted Huntmaster trainings in North Texas and is very active with the Texas paralyzed veterans. We are very proud of all of our volunteers and especially proud to recognize Don as our 2019-202 TYHP Volunteer of the year.
Don is a long time resident of Denton, Texas and although his Texas drawl does not reveal it; he was born in Oakland, California. He followed his Dad’s Navy legacy and served his country as a Soldier in the US Army in the Vietnam era. After his military service Don was in the boat business for 23 years and has worked for Basspro Shop and Cabelas for the last 15 Years Don is Married to his wife Christiane, they have a daughter Jina , and a Grand- daughter Hadley 6 .
The TWA Charly McTee Outdoor Media Award recognizes individuals in media that have served a lifetime helping conservation organizations with their messaging.
Wildlife 2020 welcome address from Texas Wildlife Association Chief Executive Officer David Yeates.
Representatives from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the US Fish and Wildlife Department will be presenting on cost share programs designed to assist private landowners with conservation habitat practices on their lands for the benefit of healthy terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. We’ll be covering programs from the NRCS Farm Bill, TPW Programs & the US Fish and Wildlife Service Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.
While some wildlife recreation, such as hunting, has seen a decline in participation, birding is an activity that has grown. In Texas, private landowners have an opportunity to build bird ecotourism into their management plans as an alternative income source for their property. In this talk, we will discuss the basics of birding that you should know as a landowner, the different types of birding activities, and some management strategies to improve your bird habitat.
Whether you are new to cooking wild game or looking to sharpen your culinary horizons, in this video you will learn simple campfire cooking techniques with a unique take on preparing wild game. Featuring Kristin’s original recipe for javelina scallopini with white wine and caper sauce, this take on a classic dish is sure to win over those who may have had their doubts about Texas’ native peccary.
Whether you are new to cooking wild game or looking to sharpen your culinary horizons, in this video you will learn simple campfire cooking techniques with a unique take on preparing wild game. Featuring Kristin’s original recipe for grilled summer tomato & corn chowder with sticky habanero pepper quail, this simple recipe is sure to impress family and friends at your next outdoor gathering.
Once abundant throughout Texas, the Texas Horned Lizard’s population has declined or disappeared altogether in many parts of the state, so much so that it is now on the state’s threatened species list. To preserve the abundance of the State Reptile of Texas, San Antonio Zoo launched the Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project. This program uses GIS data, genetics, and current knowledge about horned lizard ecology and distribution to release large numbers of captive-born individuals in suitable habitats.
When it comes to landowner liability, unlike many other legal issues, astute landowners can play offense instead of defense. This presentation will cover definitive steps that will help limit liability and prevent negative outcomes.
This presentation describes the issues a Texas landowner should consider when he or she is presented with a wind or solar lease. It begins with preliminary questions covering fundamental issues such as whether or not you want renewables on your property and, if so, should you hire an attorney to represent you. For most landowners, a critical consideration concerns how many acres will be leased, the length of the lease term, and how much compensation will he or she receive. This presentation not only covers those issues but also other essential clauses which should be included in any wind or solar lease such as a removal bond for cleanup of the property, insurance, indemnity, site rules, damage payments for construction and reimbursement of attorney’s fees. Lastly, the presentation weighs the pros and cons of signing both a wind and solar lease in terms of surface use, value, disturbance, and concurrent possession of the property.
Financial Assistance Programs for Conservation Practices on Private Lands in Texas
Representatives from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the US Fish and Wildlife Department will be presenting on cost share programs designed to assist private landowners with conservation habitat practices on their lands for the benefit of healthy terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. We’ll be covering programs from the NRCS Farm Bill, TPW Programs & the US Fish and Wildlife Service Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.
The Western Massasauga is a small rattlesnake of the North American prairies. We studied the genetic relationship between populations and also used modeling to determine the current distribution as well as looking at past and future hypothesis of distribution. All of this work is meant to help with a listing decision for the Desert Massasauga subspecies.
Here is your chance at the hunt of a lifetime; a 10-day opportunity to harvest a desert bighorn ram in far West Texas! Through this exclusive offering, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is providing one hunter a chance at the next available desert bighorn on either the Elephant Mountain, Sierra Diablo or Black Gap Wildlife Management Area. This fully guided and outfitted hunt hosted by TPWD staff will likely occur between Sept. 1, 2020 and July 31, 2021, and will last 10 days unless a ram is harvested sooner. The Texas Wildlife Association Foundation secured the privilege of auctioning this permit, which will generate vital funds supporting TPWD’s Desert Bighorn Program dedicated to desert bighorn sheep restoration, management and research. Proceeds also fund the augmentation of existing bighorn populations and their reintroduction into unoccupied mountain ranges.
From the collection of Larry Weishuhn, Co-Founder of Texas Wildlife Association, this Ruger No. 1, Single-shot Rifle in .30-06 Springfield, has excellent wood, the receiver is engraved with TWA logo and 1985-2020 on one side. The other side is engraved with a whitetail deer head study drawn by Larry Weishuhn, beneath which is Larry Weishuhn’s signature… This is a one of a kind! In subsequent years Larry Weishuhn will attempt to donate one rifle per year, of a different caliber, with a different hand drawn logo, to show another primary Texas big game species. NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. Bid now here!
Two (2) lucky hunters will have the opportunity of a lifetime on pastures not available to the public! Enjoy three days of guided hunting on the historic King Ranch with exquisite accommodations and meals included. One hunter will be able to harvest one mature trophy quality white-tailed deer with no limit on score, while the other hunter will be able to spot and stalk Nilgai bulls! Hunt dates are to be determined during the 2020-21 hunting season. Many thanks to the King Ranch for this exclusive trip and all their continuing support! NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.