Hunters, anglers and other Texas Parks and Wildlife Department constituents have until 5 p.m. on March 26 to register online comments regarding a number proposed regulation changes that will be under consideration when the TPW Commission meets for its annual workshop and regulatory hearing on March 26-27 in Austin. Comments can also be made in person during the March 27 meeting that gets underway a 9 a.m. at the department headquarters.
The proposed changes range in scope and could impact season lengths and/ or bag limits for migratory birds, upland game birds, big game as well as commercial size limits for amberjack. Additionally, the Commission will consider proposed amendments to digital licensing, stamp, and tag rules.
Here are some key proposals listed under the 2005-26 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Bird Proclamations with summaries of explanations from the department’s public comment web page, tpwd.texas.gov/ business/feedback/public_ comment/. Coverage on fishing and digital licensing proposals to follow: * Proposal 1: Expand archery season for mule deer from the Saturday closest to September 30 to the day prior to the opening of general mule deer seasons.
