Shooting Sports Hunters Extravaganzas back for 47th year

It’s almost the unofficial start of the hunting season, when thousands of hunters head to the Texas Trophy Hunters Association Hunters Extravaganza shows across the state.

Some go to examine and purchase blinds, feeders and accessories. Others look to book a hunt with an outfitter, or to check out the new shotguns, optics, archery equipment and UTVs. Groups gather at the Annual Deer Competition, the rattlesnake exhibit or even in front of numerous seminars.

Nearly all, though, go to celebrate and prepare for the upcoming season, surrounded by fellow hunters, including men, women and children. Old friends and acquaintances reunite in every aisle, as conversations ensue beneath the buzz of sales pitches. Crowds marvel at new, attractive products and TTHA prize winners hear their names announced over the loudspeakers.

This year, the Extravaganza returns to Fort Worth after a year in Dallas due to facility construction. San Antonio and Houston locations remain the same for the show’s 47th year.

Hunters of all shapes and sizes will return once again in anticipation of another great season in the outdoors.

Show dates and locations:

Houston August 4-6 NRG Center

Fort Worth August 11-13 Fort Worth Convention Center

San Antonio August 18-20 Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall

Hours:

Friday 3 p.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: $20 for adults, $10 for children