FWSSR Junior Shooting Sports Competition - Texas Brigades
Texas Brigades operates a junior shooting sports competition program focused on connecting young cadets with wildlife management, natural resources, and conservation education. This isn't a traditional gun range or retail operation—it's an educational nonprofit that organizes competitions and outrea...
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Texas Brigades operates a junior shooting sports competition program focused on connecting young cadets with wildlife management, natural resources, and conservation education. This isn't a traditional gun range or retail operation—it's an educational nonprofit that organizes competitions and outreach events statewide.
The organization runs multiple youth camps throughout the year across different disciplines:
- •Bass Fishing Camp (BASS)
- •West Texas Fly Fishing (WTFL)
- •Ranching & Land Stewardship (RANCH)
- •North Texas Big Game Hunting (NTBB)
- •Coastal Brigade (marine and coastal conservation)
- •ND Waterfowl (North Dakota waterfowl management)
Graduates from these camps participate in a Books of Accomplishment (BOA) tracking system where they earn points for educational outreach and community service.
Texas Brigades cadets participate in dozens of statewide events throughout the year:
Major Events:
| Event | Location | When | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm, Ranch & Wildlife Expo | Abilene (Taylor County Expo Center) | Feb 19-20, 2026 | 3,000+ attendees, 200+ booths |
| Houston Fishing Show | George R Brown Convention Center | Feb 21-22, 2026 | 51st annual, Kids Casting event |
| Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting | College Station (Texas A&M) | Oct 17-18, 2025 | Statewide networking |
| Buck Fever Event | Seguin Events Complex | Oct 22-23, 2025 | Hunting equipment & horns contest |
| TOWA Fall Stampede | Columbus (Shaw's Bend Social Club) | Oct 11-12, 2025 | 200-acre venue on Colorado River |
| George Ranch Frontier Days | Richmond | Nov 15, 2025 | Historic demonstrations & activities |
Texas Brigades uses a structured points system (BOA = Book of Accomplishment) with multiple engagement levels:
A.1 - Single Presentation to Captive Audience - Cadets present camp experiences and knowledge to specific audiences - Examples: Texas Chapter American Fisheries Society (50th anniversary meeting), Harper Wildlife Management Association's Youth Hunt
A.3 - Manned Poster Display - Cadets staff Texas Brigades booths at events - Minimum 1 hour per day for points - Used at expos, festivals, hunting shows, and banquets
A.4 - Unmanned Poster/Trifold Display - Posters displayed for minimum 3 consecutive days - Used at conferences, meetings, and extended events - Drop-off/pick-up model at some locations
A.5 - Assist with Conservation Organization Event - Hands-on instruction and activity support - Examples: Houston Fishing Show Kids Casting (instructors, gift table helpers), Forest Fest (hands-on wildlife education), HBGFC Fun Fishing Day (helping Ronald McDonald House children) - Points awarded per day of assistance
A.6 - Coordinate Cadets at Event - Leadership opportunity for experienced graduates - Responsible for cadet scheduling, communication, and event logistics - One coordinator per event - Requires attendance for entire event
Early Bird BOA Deadlines - Camp graduates have different submission deadlines: - June camp graduates: October 1, 2025 - July camp graduates: November 1, 2025 - March 15 is the final deadline for all participants
Texas Brigades works with established conservation and wildlife organizations:
- •Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) - Coastal Fisheries Division
- •Texas Master Naturalist Program
- •Ducks Unlimited (Navasota Chapter)
- •American Fisheries Society (Texas Chapter)
- •Fishing's Future (Houston Fishing Show partnership)
- •Houston Bayou & Game Fish Club (Fun Fishing Day)
- •Texas Outdoor Writers Association (TOWA)
Headquarters: > Texas Brigades, 6644 FM 1102, New Braunfels, TX 78132
- •Phone: 210-556-1391 or 855-TXBRIGS (855-899-7447)
Email Contacts: - General camp & program inquiries: [email protected] - General organization/event inquiries: [email protected] - Executive Director (Allie Allcorn): [email protected] - Operations Manager (Hannah): [email protected] - Operations Manager (Kirsty Putnam): [email protected]
Event-Specific Contacts: - Range Management Seminar: Matthew Coffman ([email protected]) - TPWD Meeting: Emily Miller ([email protected]) - Farm, Ranch & Wildlife Expo: [email protected]
Unlike traditional shooting sports competitions, Texas Brigades emphasizes conservation education and wildlife stewardship alongside shooting/fishing instruction. Cadets gain experience presenting to professionals, networking with state wildlife agencies, and contributing hands-on instruction to youth in their communities. The BOA system creates measurable accountability while the statewide event calendar provides continuous learning opportunities year-round.
The 27-year-old Farm, Ranch & Wildlife Expo alone demonstrates the organization's reach—drawing 3,000+ farmers and ranchers annually while giving young cadets direct access to land management professionals and industry leaders.