September 29, 2016 - Fall brings the hope of cooler weather, the changing of the leaves, time with family and one of my favorite fall traditions…hunting season. Thankfully, East Texas has something for everyone.

September 28, 2016 - The 8th Annual Angelina Wheelin’ Sportsmen Event for people with disabilities will be December 9-10 at Stephen F. Austin Experimental Forest, Winston Tree Farm and Alazon Wildlife Management Area. 
 
The two-day deer and hog hunt is sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Wheelin’ Sportsmen program, U.S. Forest Service, National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, April AWOL Chapter and Pineywoods Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.
 

September 26, 2016 - Shelby County 4-H was well represented at the East Texas State Fair in Tyler Texas.  Dawson Kay with Shelbyville 4-H exhibited his Charolais cross steer.  He placed first in his class with his 934 pound steer.

The Charolais cross breed was the largest breed of the show.
 

September 23, 2016 - A hunter education class was hosted at Center ISD library on August 28, 2016 led by Texas Game Wardens Anthony King, Doug Williams and Travis Fountain. Also participating in the instruction were Jessica Shadix, Agri-Science Teacher, and Jason Pyles with Good Times Smokehouse.