NSSF Profile Q&A: Congressman Jodey Arrington (R –Texas)

By Jim Grant

Editor’s Note: We are pleased to post the latest of our occasional Q&A features with an elected official who supports hunting and the shooting sports. NSSF thanks U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) for agreeing to talk with us.

Who introduced you to hunting/shooting sports and at what age?

I grew up in a strong hunting culture in West Texas with a family that loved to hunt. My earliest memories are bird hunting. West Texas has one of the most prolific pheasant populations and is one of the most popular places to go pheasant hunting. I also grew up spending time with my grandfather in the Texas Hill Country hunting whitetail and axis deer. However, the first animal I ever killed was a fox with my uncle and it still hangs on the wall in my childhood home in Plainview.

What was your most recent shooting sports/hunting experience?

Most recently I was pheasant hunting in Tulia, Texas and look forward to the next chance I have to hunt wild turkey in the Hill Country. I try to work a hunt in every year.

Describe your favorite shooting sport/hunting activity? Which firearm?

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