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Texas Wildlife Association's Adult Learn to Hunt Program focuses on introducing novice hunters interested in forging a connection between conservation, hunting and sustainable eating. Participants will also learn valuable skills related to skinning, butchering and cooking techniques associated with wild game. Upon applying to the program, applications will be reviewed, and hunters will be contacted once chosen to participate.

Program: Adult Learn to Hunt Program

Contact Person: Matt Hughes

Contact Phone: (210) 288-0688

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Sign up here for information related to the TPWD National Archery in the School Program Area Archery Chief.

An Area Chief for the Community Archery program is a certified archery instructor that is eager to share archery sports with more communities. This will be accomplished by serving in a role of a dedicated instructor Trainer for certification classes of new Basic Archery Instructors (BAI) as well as participating in archery skill stations at outreach events with a public audience.

Program: National Archery in the Schools

Contact Person: Joel Janssen

Contact Phone:

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Looking for a way to get more involved in your State Park? Join our Friends group to help make a positive difference at Bastrop and Buescher State Parks!

Friends of the Lost Pines State Parks is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer group that helps support the park in multiple ways.

The purpose of Friends is to assist park staff in the management and conservation of the natural and cultural resources of Bastrop and Buescher State Parks, for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Friends' support the parks by providing information about the Parks and their resources to the public; assisting and educating visitors to the Parks; fund-raising to support special projects or general operations for the Parks; and, other activities which contribute to the care and conservation of the Parks.

All the money that is raised by the Friends' goes directly back into supporting the parks.
Friends' fundraise money through firewood sales in both parks, canoe rentals at Buescher, Friends' membership dues and through donations.

Volunteer opportunities:

*Become a Board Member to help support the parks and organize volunteer events.
*Take pictures of the parks and help with Friends' social media posts.
*Help or conduct educational programs to the public
*Canoe/paddle/life vest cleaning and upkeep.
* Table at outreach events in the community
*Help with special events in the park
*Take free trainings offered by TPWD like Angler Education or Canoe/Kayaking certification to help with educational programs like Fishing or Canoeing 101.
*Help with natural resource work like trail maintenance
*Become a docent of the new nature center at Bastrop SP when it opens
*Help with fundraising opportunities like firewood sales and canoe rentals
*Attend meetings
*Help plan and organize membership events like Picnic In the Park at Buescher in October, Souper Supper at Bastrop in February, and Summer Splash Party in July or August at Bastrop Pool.

2025 Meeting Schedule:
February 20- Souper Supper Potluck
April 17- Board Elections & General Meeting
May 15- General meeting
June 19 - Board Meeting
August TBD- Summer Splash Party for Members at Bastrop SP Pool
Sept. 18 - Plan the Picnic event
Oct. 16-Picnic In the Park Membership Drive Event at Buescher
Nov. 20 - General meeting
Jan 15, 2026 - Plan the Souper Supper Event

Become a member:
1)Sign up on this site and make a volunteer profile.
2) A Friends Board Member will email you more information with in a week of your sign up.

Annual Membership Dues:
Student/Senior-$10 Individual-$15
Family-$25 Business-$50

Thank you for being our Friend! We''re excited to have your support!

Program: Buescher State Park

Contact Person: Jacob Wallace

Contact Phone: (737) 352-7839

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TYHP provides youth (ages 9-17) safe, educational, outdoor experiences while instilling an appreciation for the valuable role private landowners and hunters play in wildlife conservation.
It takes thousands of volunteer hours each year to make TYHP successful.

Program: Texas Youth Hunting Program

Contact Person: Abbye Halata

Contact Phone: (210) 930-2177

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Includes West Texas, but focused on the Midland/Odessa area

Program: Texas Youth Hunting Program

Contact Person: Nathaniel Pettigrew

Contact Phone: (432) 770-0104

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TYHP provides youth (ages 9-17) safe, educational, outdoor experiences while instilling an appreciation for the valuable role private landowners and hunters play in wildlife conservation.
It takes thousands of volunteer hours each year to make TYHP successful.

Program: Texas Youth Hunting Program

Contact Person: Bob Barnette

Contact Phone: (214) 282-3697

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TYHP provides youth (ages 9-17) safe, educational, outdoor experiences while instilling an appreciation for the valuable role private landowners and hunters play in wildlife conservation.
It takes thousands of volunteer hours each year to make TYHP successful.

Program: Texas Youth Hunting Program

Contact Person: Bob Barnette

Contact Phone: (214) 282-3697

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TYHP provides youth (ages 9-17) safe, educational, outdoor experiences while instilling an appreciation for the valuable role private landowners and hunters play in wildlife conservation.
It takes thousands of volunteer hours each year to make TYHP successful.

Program: Texas Youth Hunting Program

Contact Person: Taylor Heard

Contact Phone: (361) 354-3712

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Overview //

TYHP provides youth (ages 9-17) safe, educational, outdoor experiences while instilling an appreciation for the valuable role private landowners and hunters play in wildlife conservation.
It takes thousands of volunteer hours each year to make TYHP successful.

Program: Texas Youth Hunting Program

Contact Person: Bob Barnette

Contact Phone: (214) 282-3697

Click here for details or to sign up

Overview //

TYHP provides youth (ages 9-17) safe, educational, outdoor experiences while instilling an appreciation for the valuable role private landowners and hunters play in wildlife conservation.
It takes thousands of volunteer hours each year to make TYHP successful.

Program: Texas Youth Hunting Program

Contact Person: Briana Nicklow

Contact Phone: (832) 409-3888

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Overview //

TYHP provides youth (ages 9-17) safe, educational, outdoor experiences while instilling an appreciation for the valuable role private landowners and hunters play in wildlife conservation.
It takes thousands of volunteer hours each year to make TYHP successful.

Program: Texas Youth Hunting Program

Contact Person: Briana Nicklow

Contact Phone: (832) 409-3888

Click here for details or to sign up

Overview //

TYHP provides youth (ages 9-17) safe, educational, outdoor experiences while instilling an appreciation for the valuable role private landowners and hunters play in wildlife conservation.
It takes thousands of volunteer hours each year to make TYHP successful.

Program: Texas Youth Hunting Program

Contact Person: Taylor Heard

Contact Phone: (361) 354-3712

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Under the direct supervision of the Wildlife Regional Manager, volunteer performs routine equipment maintenance, grounds keeping and wildlife management activities on the Tyler Nature Center and other Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) within the Northeast Texas Ecosystem Project as assigned. Work involves, collection of biological data, management of wildlife habitat, assisting with the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, and assisting with public hunting and public use on assigned area where applicable. Provides wildlife management information to hunters, land managers, general public and other groups. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

Program: Region 3 Office

Contact Person: TPWD-Wildlife Region 3

Contact Phone: (903) 566-1626

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