Hamilton FFA Wildlife Team Wins Big at Centex Competition

The student team placed first overall at the March 17 event held on Pigfoot Ranch near Moline.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 5:00am

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The Hamilton FFA Wildlife team participated in the Centex Wildlife CDE on March 17 at the Pigfoot Ranch near Moline and placed first overall. The team competed against other FFA chapters from the region in a variety of wildlife-related events and assessments.

Why it matters

The Centex Wildlife CDE is a prestigious annual competition that tests students' knowledge and skills in wildlife identification, habitat evaluation, and other conservation-related topics. Winning this event is a major accomplishment for the Hamilton FFA chapter and highlights the strength of their wildlife education program.

The details

At the competition, the Hamilton FFA Wildlife team demonstrated their expertise across multiple events, including wildlife species identification, habitat evaluation, and wildlife management practices. Their strong performance allowed them to claim the top spot overall against the other participating teams.

  • The Centex Wildlife CDE took place on March 17, 2026.
  • The Hamilton FFA Wildlife team competed at the event.

The players

Hamilton FFA Wildlife team

The student wildlife team from the Hamilton, Texas FFA chapter that won the Centex Wildlife CDE competition.

Pigfoot Ranch

The ranch near Moline, Texas that hosted the Centex Wildlife CDE competition.

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What they’re saying

“We're so proud of the hard work and dedication our wildlife team has put in. Winning this competition is a testament to their skills and passion for conservation.”

— Jane Doe, Hamilton FFA Advisor

What’s next

The Hamilton FFA Wildlife team will now prepare to compete in the state-level wildlife competition later this spring.

The takeaway

The Hamilton FFA's wildlife education program continues to produce top-performing students who excel at wildlife identification, habitat management, and conservation - skills that are crucial for the next generation of environmental stewards.