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Javelina: Texas leaders stoked about B&C new records category

Javelinas have never gotten a wealth of respect from hunters and wildlife managers, but things are changing. The Boone and Crockett Club has plans to elevate the gritty critters to new heights.
The Boone and Crockett Club recently announced plans to create a new big game records category for javelina. Texas wildlife leaders were instrumental in leading the charge for the change. TPWD Photo, Chase Fountain

Javelinas have never gotten a wealth of respect from hunters and wildlife managers, but things are changing. The Boone and Crockett Club has plans to elevate the gritty critters to new heights.

Based is Missoula, Mont., B&C recently announced that it will create a new big game records category for javelina, also known as collared peccary.

B&C is recognized as the official records keeper for native North American big game animals taken on open range by legal hunting methods. The B&C records program includes trophies taken by rifle, bow, hand gun and other methods.

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