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The annual Wild Boar Hunting Expo is held on the first weekend of March in Hallettsville, Texas.  This is the only hunting Expo in the USA dedicated entirely to the sport of wild boar hunting.  Vendors from around the country come to show & sell anything and everything hog hunting related:  hunting gear, dog gear, feeders, taxidermists, hog dogs, traps, apparel, and much, much more.  There is something for the entire family. 

The Lone Star Bowhunters Association along with Adrenalin Archery Pop-Up 3D Target System are set up for both fun and competition shooting.  You can bring your own bows.  Traditional and compound shooters are welcome.

In conjunction with the expo, Texas Dog Hunter's Association hold their annual "Hunt for the Hungry" contest.  Dog hunters from across the state bring in their best catches of the weekend in hopes of winning big money and prizes.  All the wild pork generated from the contest is donated to Hunter's Harvest which turns the meat into sausage and distributes it to the poor of Texas.  In 2009, over seventy  teams registered.  285 hogs were harvested producing 28,657 pounds of meat.  This hunting tournament both feeds the hungry while at the same time helps Texas farmers and ranchers by removing hundreds of nusiance feral hogs from the countryside. 

2010 TDHA Hunt for the Hungry Hog Hunting Tournament

Richest Hog Hunting Tournament in the Nation!!
With over $3,000.00 in cash and prizes, including handmade trophy belt buckles, going to the winning team. It is also the largest production of charitable meat in the WORLD!! All meat brought into this tournament during contest hours is donated to charities such as Hunter’s Harvest to be disbursed amongst their missions that feed hungry Texans. This hunting tournament both feeds the hungry AND helps Texas farmers, ranchers, and natural habitation by removing hundreds of nusiance feral hogs from the countryside. With your help, TDHA can achieve their 30,000 lb. goal. All meat donations will be accepted, whether or not you are competing, as long as it is in edible condition when donated.

Schedule of events:
Friday, March 5, 2010 - 3pm-6:30pm - On Site Tournament Registration. (Registration can also be made online at www.thenewtdha.org and must be completed by 12pm on March 5, 2010. All current Rules can be printed from website as well.)
             Bay-N-Shoot Division – Entry Fee $150.00
             Dog/Knife Division – Entry Fee $200.00 (All TDHA Member Team)
             Entry Fee $250.00 (Non-TDHA Member Team)
             Hog Hunting promptly begins at 5pm.

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