Event will be held at White Rock Lodge. The exact address of the location will be provided upon ticket purchase.
$850 Hunt Fee
Want to save $50? Grab our hunter’s early bird is special through August 30th, and register for $800.
2023 West Texas Dove Classic
Friday, October 6th –
Saturday October 7th, 2023
What Can I Expect?
- Three exciting hunter experiences
- Group bird hunts
- Hunter heptathlon and flurry
- One box competition
- Helpful dove hunting instructors
- Fun and unique awards and prizes
- Fantastic food
- Friday night BBQ
- Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Complimentary beer, wine, seltzers, water and sodas with dinner.
- Live music and auction Saturday night
- Two days of FUN!
What Do I Need To Bring?
- Hunting gear and attire
- Shotgun and ammunition
- Drinks for the hunt (water and sodas provided)
- Hunting dog (optional)
Registration
Beginning August 31st, registration will go up to $850 per hunter. Registration and online raffle sales will close on Sept. 30th. To register after Sept. 30th, please get in touch with Christine Curtis-Carr at ccurtiscarr@gmail.com.
Raffle
Does your business want to donate a a gift card or in-kind service coupon? We are seeking raffle items valued at $50 and up.
Auction
Do you have an auction item to donate? We are seeking art, trips, coolers, gift cards, and other high-dollar items for the live auction at Saturday night’s dinner.
Sponsorship Levels
Hunt Sponsor
$10,000
8 Hunting and Heptathlon Slots
16 Tickets to Friday Barbecue Supper
16 Tickets to Saturday Dinner and Auction
DRI mini swag bags for guests
Name & Logo on Sponsor Board, website, poster, and billboard
Whitewing Sponsor
$7,500
6 Hunting and Heptathlon Slots
12 Tickets to Friday Barbecue Supper
12 Tickets to Saturday Dinner and Auction
DRI mini swag bags for guests
Name & Logo on Sponsor Board, poster, and website
Mourning Dove Sponsor
$5,000
4 Hunting and Heptathlon Slots
8 Tickets to Friday Barbecue Supper
8 Tickets to Saturday Dinner and Auction
DRI mini swag bags for guests
Name & Logo on Sponsor Board, poster, and website
Clay Sponsor
$2,500
2 Hunting and Heptathlon Slots
4 Tickets to Friday Barbecue Supper
4 Tickets to Saturday Dinner and Auction
DRI mini swag bags for guests
Listing on Sponsor Board, poster, and website
Heptathlon Sponsor
$1,000
1 Hunting & Heptathlon slot
2 Tickets to Friday Barbecue Supper
2 Tickets to Saturday Dinner and Auction
Name and logo on individual sign and heptathlon station, Sponsor Board, and website.
Friends Sponsor
$500
4 Tickets to Friday Barbecue Supper
4 Tickets to Saturday Dinner and Auction
Name and logo on Sponsor Board, and website
Why Sponsor?
As a sponsor, you can impact the lives of the folks at DRI directly. We are currently working to upgrade our facilities with a new awning, cafeteria equipment, and much more in preparation for accepting additional day and vocational folks – a huge contribution to the lives of Abilene families.
Accomodations
Courtyard by Marriott Abilene NE
2141 Scottish Road
Abilene, TX 79601
325-673-0400
$179 per night
Please make hotel reservations directly with Courtyard by Marriott Abilene NE.
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 6th
• 1pm – 3pm: Registration at the White Rock Lodge on Norm’s Place
• 3pm – 8pm: First round of hunting
• 8pm – 10pm: BBQ dinner catered by Joe Allen’s & one box competition
Saturday, October 7th
• 9am – 10am: Come and go breakfast burritos
• 9am – 1pm: Heptathlon
• 11am – 2pm: Sausage wraps and hamburger lunch sponsored by First Financial Bank-Clyde
• 3pm – 8pm: Second round of hunting
• 8pm – 10pm: BBQ dinner catered by The Shed, live auction, awards, and live music by Terry Razor
Dove Classic Heptathlon
The Dove Classic Heptathlon will be a 2-person team event consisting of 7 country-style challenges. Load up your shotgun, grab a partner, and join us for an unforgettable experience!
Challenges
• Scoped .22 rifle target shoot at 100 yards
• Open sight .22 target shoot at 35 yards
• Pistol .22 target shoot at 15 yards
• Hatchet throw
• Washer pitchin’
• Clay target shoot
PLUS
• Flurry
• Cornhole
Stick around after the competition for hecklin, side bets, and raffles.
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