The Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) celebrates 27 years of promoting effective habitat conservation and responsible hunting through private land stewardship at its annual convention “WildLife 2012: A Living Heritage” on June 28 – July 1, in San Antonio, and it welcomes the general public to join this year’s celebration for the first time.

The annual convention, touted as one of the “family-friendliest parties in Texas,” is hosted at the beautiful JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa. The Texas Wildlife Association is a non-profit organization serving Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. TWA’s nearly 6,000 members own or manage approximately 40 million acres of rangeland and wildlife habitat in Texas.

Wildlife enthusiasts from across Texas will come together for two days of fun, education, and top-notch networking. Each year more than 1,500 people attend this premier event. Day passes are available for the general public: $20 for a one-day pass, or $40 for a two-day pass, which includes a one-year TWA Associate Membership! Registration information is available at www. texas-wildlife.org