SAN ANTONIO, Texas -

As the leader for premium whitetail auctions in Texas, the Texas Deer Association has announced the dates for its 21st Century Deer Management Workshop and the TDA Superior Genetics Whitetail Deer Auction. Both events will be held at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo on Friday, February 13, 2009, in the Livestock Auction Barn and are expected to attract hundreds of deer breeders, whitetail enthusiasts, ranchers and exhibitors.

The TDA Superior Genetics Whitetail Deer Auction at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo begins at 2 p.m. and will feature 125 consignment lots from some of the finest whitetail deer breeders in the state. The auction will also include ‘Blue Ribbon’ selections showcasing the Top 25 percent highest-scoring lots.

Consignments for the February 2009 TDA Superior Genetics Whitetail Deer Auction will be accepted beginning November 20, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. CST through November 21, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. CST. For more information on consignments and sponsorships, contact Damon Thorpe at 210.844.0461 or Marta Ramos at 210.767.8300

“Our Superior Genetics Whitetail Deer Auction in August was a huge success and we anticipate 2009 will be even better,” says Damon Thorpe, auction manager for the Texas Deer Association. “The Superior Genetics Auction always showcases some of the state’s best whitetail deer.”

The 21st Century Deer Management Workshop begins at 9 a.m. and will be co-hosted by Purina Mills. Curriculum for the workshop is still to be determined. There will also be a pre-auction dinner at the Livestock Auction Barn (same location as the deer auction) on Thursday, February 12, 2009, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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