Presented by Texas Wildlife Association Foundation

Texas Outdoorsman of the Year 2026

About This Event

On Friday, October 16th, Arch "Beaver" Aplin will be honored as the 2026 Texas Outdoorsman of the Year. Cocktails will begin at 6:00 PM and dinner, program and live music to follow with special guest performance by Robert Earl Keen. Dressy Western attire.

Previous Outdoorsmen & Co-chairs of the event, Richard Hill, Carter Smith, and Dan Allen Hughes, Jr. are excited to bring friends of Beaver together to celebrate his contributions to the outdoors and conservation. 

 

 

About This Event

On Friday, October 16th, Arch "Beaver" Aplin will be honored as the 2026 Texas Outdoorsman of the Year. Cocktails will begin at 6:00 PM and dinner, program and live music to follow with special guest performance by Robert Earl Keen. Dressy Western attire.

Previous Outdoorsmen & Co-chairs of the event, Richard Hill, Carter Smith, and Dan Allen Hughes, Jr. are excited to bring friends of Beaver together to celebrate his contributions to the outdoors and conservation. 

 

 

Getting There

The Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 North Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
United States