Keeping the Contest in the Contest
The white-tail deer population in Texas has changed dramatically over the years. From an estimated 232,000 in 1938 we now have over 4 million and still growing. More than 600,000 hunters harvest more than 450,000 deer each year yielding an economic impact of around $690 million per year for the state. Why is this important to a deer contest? The Los Cazadores contest has been through the most drastic change in the history of white-tail deer hunting. It is difficult to imagine how much deer hunting has changed since the contest was started in 1985. The Los Cazadores Contest, only preceded by the legendary "Muy Grande" contest in Freer, has been a pioneer in setting the benchmark for trophy hunting in Texas.
The contest was formed to provide a forum for hunters, friends and family to enjoy the thrill of hunting trophy deer in Texas and share their experiences and memories with others. The legendary "Los Cazadores Trophy Jacket" was a symbol of the benchmark set to reward hunters who harvested a deer that grossed 160 Boone & Crockett or higher. In the early years of the contest, this 160 mark was near the top of the leader board. Even the early contest overall winners were not far off this mark. Examples include 1986 George Strickhausen III (180 B&C), 1987 David Abramson (176 B&C), 1988 George Strait (191 B&C), 1989 Doug Coffee (175 B&C) and 1990 Jearl Lewing (182 B&C). The trophy jacket was very hard to achieve and something that was looked upon as a major accomplishment. The Los Cazadores trophy jacket is still highly sought after by hunters and sportsmen from all over the world and is still a great accomplishment. However, since the deer in Texas have changed so dramatically over the years, the number of 160 class deer has increased dramatically. During the last 25 years, the number of Boone & Crockett record book entries (196) from Texas surpassed, by 20 animals, all the entries from 1892-1979 combined. Over the past two seasons, the Los Cazadores contest has seen 400-600 deer that met the 160 mark or higher as well as 21 deer that scored over 200 this past season.
There are many reasons for this drastic increase in the quality of deer. The most dramatic change has been in the education of deer hunters about better management practices. The state has been an active participant in this, and has also provided multiple programs that encourage the conservation and management necessary to improve deer quality. Some of these programs include the Managed Lands Deer Permit; the Trap, Transport and Transplant Permit; and the Deer Management Permit. All of these assist hunters and land owners in their goal of improving the quality of their deer herds.
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The owners and staff of the Los Cazadores Deer Contest (Texas, Mexico and North American) are proud to announce the 2007 Hunting Season Los Cazadores Awards will be held on Saturday July 19, 2008 at the Los Cazadores Hunting Headquarters at 490 South IH 35, Pearsall, Texas.
Los Cazadores Hunting Headquarters is currently adding on to the store to create room to accommodate the 2007 Hunting Season Awards program. Construction will be completed before the July 19th Awards Program.
Numerous activities are planned throughout the day which begins at 9:00 am including a truly unique Carne Guisada Cook-Off (Los Cazadores Carne-Fest/North American Carne Guisada Cook-Off Championship) limited to 10 teams (details to follow shortly); entertainment throughout the day; and award presentations beginning at 3:00 pm.
We are asking all 2007 entrants to bring their mounts and antlers to be displayed (will be displayed in the new addition to the store) at this event (please bring mounts in to be displayed by 11 am on the 19th. …mounts and antlers may be picked up after the Awards Program has been completed). Awards for Special Youth and the various categories, divisions and overall winners will be presented starting at 3:00 pm. Those receiving Los Cazadores 160 Award Jackets (firearms), 150 Los Cazadores Award Jackets (archery) and 150 Club shirts may start picking up their jackets or shirts at 10:00 am on the 19th of July.
For more details please either contact the store at 830-334-5959 and watch for additional announcements on our website.
The Los Cazadores Carne Fest/North American Carne Guisada Cook-Off Championship will be held on July 19, 2007 in conjunction with the Los Cazadores Awards at the Los Cazadores Hunting Headquarters at 490 South IH 35, Pearsall, Texas.
Entries will be limited to a total of 10 teams (consisting of 4-person teams). The cost of entry will be $400 per team. Teams must prepare on-site a full meal consisting of carne guisada, beans, rice, guacamole and a dessert. Entries will be judged by five judges on the merits of each of their dishes, with the carne guisada carrying the highest value. There will also be a Calcutta which will take place at 11:00 am on the day of the Contest. Separate of the contest, contestants can place money in a pot with the winner take all of each of the separate dishes involved in the meal. Winner of each "dish" will be determined by the combined scores of the judges.
Meals must be completed by 11:55 am on the 19th, ready to be presented to the judges. Judging will begin at 12 noon. The winners will be determined by the highest combined score of all the five dishes prepared.
Money prizes for the Contest will be determined by number of teams entered, and Contest will pay three places, Overall Winner, 2nd Place Overall Winner and 3rd Overall Winner. If ten teams enter, the winning Team will receive $2,000, 2nd Place Team will receive $1000 and 3rd Place Team will receive $750.00. If fewer teams enter, prize money will be appropriate to the number of teams entered.
Only ten (10) teams will be allowed to participate. "Doors open" to enter starting at 9:00 am on April 1, 2008. To enter Team Captains must call the Los Cazadores Hunting Headquarters at 830-334-5959. Only checks and money orders will be accepted to pay entry fee. First ten entries fees received will determine those who will participate.
To learn more about the Los Cazadores Carne Fest/North American Carne Guisada Cook-Off Championship please continue visiting our website.
Register online, in person, or by phone! Come on hunters and huntresses -- lets bring home the bacon! The contest rules and dates for contest will be posted soon.
by Larry Weishuhn
July in normally a month when I want to be in Africa, pursuing greater kudu, one of the few big game animals I've hunted that I love hunting nearly as much as I do hunting whitetail deer. A sizeable greater kudu, body size about the same as spike bull elk, but with truly magnificant, tall, wide spreading twisting horns over 50 inches or more, his neck swelled due to the annual breeding season is truly a great sight to behold. It's a sight, when seen for the first time will surely take your breath away and cause rapidly increasing pulse rates. I remember the sight of my first wild bull kudu, seen while hunting with Burchell (Frontier) Safaris in the eastern Cape of South Africa. I can't remember suffering a worse case of "buck or kudu fever" as I raised my rifle to shoot. Shaking badly, I jerked the trigger and made a bad shot, the only one made on that sojurn to Africa where I shot many different antelope speices. It took some serious tracking, but I finally got a finishing shot into the bull.
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 Many who visit our website have asked for an Outfitter/Guide Page that lists outfitters and guides throughout the world with direct links to contact these groups.
Well, the Lost Cazadores Outfitter/Guide Pages are finally here! Many of us hunt not only whitetails, mule deer and a variety of other North American big game, but we also hunt throughout the world. If you would like to learn more about the varous outfitters, guides, hunting ranches and booking agents to see what hunts are available, please go to our LOS CAZADORES OUTFITTER/GUIDE PAGES, we think you'll be glad you did!
Larry Weishuhn, known throughout the hunting world as "Mr. Whitetail" was on August 17, 2007 inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee. There he joins other outdoor notables such as Ray Scott of BASS, Johnny Morris of Bass Pro/Outdoor World, Hank Parker and select others. Read More.
The South Texas terrain and weather can be devistating to feeders and deer blinds...Los Cazadores sells only products that can withstand the elements and tough use in the Brush Country. Don't forget, we also carry a large supply of batteries and replacement parts for feeders we sell in our store.
Los Cazadores has a limited supply of Bruton "Easy Feed" in stock.
Call us, or come by the store and check them out!!!
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