The Eldorado Game Association would like to thank everyone who participated in our annual Big Buck Contest. A list of winners for our 2024 Big Buck Contest can be viewed by clicking the button below.
Big Buck Winners
The Eldorado Game Association would like to thank everyone who participated in our annual Big Buck Contest. A list of winners for our 2024 Big Buck Contest can be viewed by clicking the button below.
Big Buck Winners
The Eldorado Game Association is a 501(c) (4) non-profit organization made up of volunteers from the community of Eldorado, Texas. The organization was established 38 years ago and has been self-sufficient through the help of our ranchers, local businesses and other generous donors. Our annual Game Dinner, traditionally held each year on the first Saturday in November, is attended by over 1,200 individuals.
With proceeds from our 2023 event, the Game Association has supported 4-H and FFA clubs; SCISD for their FCCLA, Eldorado Eagle Boosters, Elementary Shannon Harbor Relays, Teacher Appreciation & Fall Festival; Eldorado Service Center for the Daily Bread Program; Meals for Friends; Eldorado Ministerial Alliance; Schleicher Co. Child Welfare Board; Team Jorge; Schleicher Co. Historical Society; Schleicher Co. Public Library; Schleicher Co. Wellness Center; Eldorado Divide SWCD; Eldorado Masonic Lodge; FUMC Eldorado for school backpacks; Fort McKavett VFD; local Texas Ramp Project; 3SA for Veterans; Angel Tree Project; and Eldorado Golf Club Hext Tournament. This year we made a $1,000 donation to the Eldorado Beautification Committee to assist with tree trimming. We also funded the inaugural Ewe Lamb Futurity Contest at the Schleicher Co Stock Show in January. As a special project, we donated $12,000 to the Eldorado VFD for the purchase of a drone to assist with fire-fighting as well as search & rescue in the area. We awarded $2,000 scholarships to eleven 2024 SCISD Seniors, as well as $100 gift cards to all 35 Seniors. We are proud to continue our contribution of $27,600 in support for the services of two county trappers in 2024. We will continue to sponsor the annual Big Buck Contest for Schleicher County hunters.
The prizes that bring people out to join us on the 1st Saturday of deer season are gift certificates, 100+ guns, high quality coolers, hunting accessories and other prizes for the outdoorsman. Please consider helping us give back to the community by sponsoring one of our prizes or making a donation to our organization. We appreciate any contribution that you can make.
Contributions or gifts to the Eldorado Game Association are not tax deductible as charitable contributions, but may be listed as advertising for your business or ranch.
Donor names will be publicized at the Game Dinner as well as on our website & Facebook page. Sponsorship levels are available as follows - Pope & Young Sponsors: $500-$900, Boone & Crockett Sponsors: $1000 & above. If you plan to participate at these levels, please return your contribution by October 1. For more information, please contact Game Association President, Rico Forlano at 325-853-3331 or reply by mail to Eldorado Game Association, PO Box 553, Eldorado, TX 76936.
Below are the winners of the annual Schleicher County Big Buck Contest. Due to the extreme drought conditions on ranches in the county this year, there were no entries during bow season. The Eldorado Game Association would like to thank Farris Taxidermy for hosting the annual contest and providing a shoulder mount to the winner of each category. Billy Farris checks in each animal entry and has done the scoring every year.
$300 + Shoulder Mount
$300
$200
1st Place – Mike Osteen, Hampton, FL (Score: 158 1/8)
2nd Place – Lance Vinson, Tomball, TX (Score: 141 1/8)
3rd Place – Peggy Reeh, Doss, TX (Score: 135 5/8)
1st Place – Colten Cricchio, Bridge City, TX (Score: 150 2/8)
2nd Place – Mark Wagner, Midland, TX (Score: 75 6/8)
Need more information? Please use the information on this page to contact us directly or to give us a call today. Contributions or gifts to the Eldorado Game Association are not tax deductible as charitable contributions.
Prior to the day of the annual Game Dinner, buttons are available below to purchase raffle tickets or make a donation. On the day of the annual Game Dinner, tickets must be purchased at the event / donations must be made at the event. Thanks for visiting the Eldorado Game Association online.
