Chase Fountain | TPWD
Become a Legend
Hunters match skills in the South Texas town of Freer each fall at the granddaddy of all Texas hunting contests, the Muy Grande, celebrating 55 years in 2020. Founded by Leonel “Muy” Garza in 1965, the decades-old deer contest was once called “the little filling station deer contest.” Muy is still one of the judges.
It’s pretty straightforward: bring your harvest in to the store for official scoring, then wait till the season ends to see if you get this year’s bragging rights in any category.
A GUIDE TO WHITE-TAILED DEER
In the Wild: Focus On the Eyes
In The Wild: Leave Fawns Alone
Before the Hunt: The Epicenter of Deer Research
Before the Hunt: Stay Safe in Deer Camp
Before the Hunt: Learn Before You Leave
Before the Hunt: The Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety
The Hunt: Becoming a Deer Hunter
The Harvest: A Life-like Vision
The Harvest: Wall-to-Wall Antlers
The Harvest: Ancient Rock Stars?
The Harvest: Hunters for the Hungry
The Feast: Venison Backstrap Stuffed with Pecan and Cranberry
The Feast: How to Butterfly and Truss a Loin
The Feast: Oh-So-Spicy Venison Ribs
The Feast: Venison Sourdough Toast
The Feast: Cooking Tips from Tim Love
The Stories: A Fever for Fiction
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