3602 N Clack St Abilene, TX |
(325) 677-6815

2026 West Texas Dove Hunt Classic

Friday, October 2nd –
Saturday October 3rd, 2026

Event will be held at the beautiful private ranch of Dr. Norm Dozier.

$850 Early Bird Hunt Fee

Fee increases to $1,000 after August 18th.

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

Hunt Fee is $850 ending on August 18th. Beginning August 19th, registration will go up to $1000 per hunter. Registration sales will close on Sept. 30th. To register after Sept. 30th, please get in touch with Kassie at kelliott@driabilene.org.

Registration includes

  • One heptathlon entry
  • One hunting slot
  • All meals

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.

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Sponsorship Levels

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Title Sponsor
$100,000

  • Twenty hunting slots
  • Twenty heptathlon slots
  • Twenty hunter gift bags
  • Forty tickets to Friday night dinner
  • Forty tickets to Saturday night dinner
  • Two hotel room accommodations
  • Exclusive breakfast experience with our Folks at DRI
  • Exclusive presentation as Event Sponsor of Disability Resources Inc. 26th Annual West Texas Dove Classic with premium logo placement in the following marketing and event materials:
    • Sponsor board
    • Website
    • Social media
    • Gift item of choice
    • Name and logo on billboard
    • Logo on banners at DRI

Shotgun Sponsor
$75,000

  • Fifteen hunting and heptathlon slots
  • Fifteen hunter gift bags
  • Thirty tickets to Friday and Saturday night dinners
  • Name and logo on sponsor board, poster, and website, social media, and billboard

Whitewing Sponsor
$50,000

  • Ten hunting and heptathlon slots
  • Ten hunter gift bags
  • Twenty tickets to Friday and Saturday night dinners
  • Name and logo on sponsor board, poster, and
    website, social media, and billboard

Clay Sponsor
$25,000

  • Eight hunting and heptathlon slots
  • Eight hunter gift bags
  • Sixteen tickets to Friday and Saturday night dinners
  • Name and logo on individual sign at heptathlon station, sponsor board, and website

Heptathlon Sponsor
$10,000

  • LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE
  • Six hunting and heptathlon slots
  • Six hunter gift bags
  • Twelve tickets to Friday and Saturday night dinners
  • Name and logo on individual sign at heptathlon station, sponsor board, and website

Morning Roost
$5,000

  • Four hunting and heptathlon slots
  • Four hunter gift bags
  • Eight tickets to Friday and Saturday night dinners
  • Name and logo on sponsor board, poster, website, social media, and billboard

Bluebonnet
$2,500

  • Two hunting and heptathlon slots
  • Two hunter gift bags
  • Four tickets to Friday and Saturday night dinners
  • Name and logo on sponsor board, poster, website, social media, and billboard

Friends
$750

  • Perfect for non-hunters
  • Four tickets to Friday and Saturday night dinners
  • 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.

Accommodations

Lodging is included with presenting sponsorship, but not included with any other registrations or sponsor levels.

Courtyard / Home2Suites by Marriott
Abilene Northeast
2141 Scottish Rd.
Abilene, TX 79601
325-673-0400

Group Name: DRI West Texas Dove Classic
$279 Per Night + Tax
Book Now

START DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2026
END DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2026
LAST DAY TO BOOK: SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

Schedule of Events

Friday, October 2nd

  • 10am – 12pm: Registration at Disability Resources (3602 N. Clack St.)
  • 12pm – 1pm: Pizza with the Folks
  • 1pm – 3pm: Field day with the Folks at Norm’s
  • 3pm – 8pm: First round of hunting
  • 8pm – 10pm: BBQ dinner and the One Box competition and Auction

Saturday, October 3rd

  • 8am – 10am: Come and go breakfast burritos
  • 9am – 1pm: Heptathlon
  • 11am – 2pm: Sausage wraps and hamburger lunch
  • 3pm – 8pm: Second round of hunting
  • 8pm – 10pm: Ribeye dinner, live auction, awards, and live music by Terry Razor

Auction

Do you have an auction item to donate? We are seeking donations such as artwork, vacation packages, coolers, gift cards, and other premium items for the live auction at our Saturday night dinner. Your generous contribution will make a significant impact and help support the folks. Last day to accept auction items is September 18th!

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Questions?

Contact organizers Jayla Mylchreest or Kassie Wittkowski

  • Jayla – 325-232-6908 or jmylchreest@driabilene.org
  • Kassie – 325-232-6906 or kelliott@driabilene.org