The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is recommending changes to next year’s hunting and fishing regulations, expanding upon the success of several resource management initiatives. The department is seeking comment on these proposed changes to the state’s hunting and fishing regulations during a series of public hearings. Each year, TPWD considers changes in hunting and fishing regulations to achieve resource management objectives and maximize outdoor recreation opportunities consistent with good stewardship. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will make final decisions on the proposals.

Opportunities for Public Comment

Commission Meetings, Agendas and Transcripts

Sort by City — Sorted by Date

All meetings begin at 7 p.m.



City

Date

Location



Alpine

March 4, 2013

Kokernot Lodge, 400 N Harrison St.



Jacksonville

March 4, 2013

Norman Activity Center, 526 E Commerce St.



Dickinson

March 5, 2013

Dickinson Marine Lab, 1502 FM 517 E



Fort Stockton

March 5, 2013

Pecos County Civic Center, N Hwy. 285



Dallas/Fort Worth

March 6, 2013

Cabela's Allen, #1 Cabela's Dr.



Corpus Christi

March 7, 2013

Texas A&M Corpus Christi, NRC Rm. 1003, 6300 Ocean Dr.



Van Horn

March 7, 2013

El Capitan Hotel, 100 W Broadway



Lubbock

March 11, 2013

Texas Agrilife Research and Extension Center, 1102 E. FM 1294



Lufkin

March 11, 2013

Angelina County Courthouse, 159th District Courtroom, 606 E Lufkin Ave.



Dalhart

March 12, 2013

Dallam County Courthouse, 414 Denver Ave.



San Antonio

March 12, 2013

Lions Field Community Center, 2809 Broadway



Houston

March 13, 2013

Sheldon Lake State Park Regional HQ, 14500 Garret Rd.



Austin

March 14, 2013

TPWD Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Rd.



Pampa

March 14, 2013

Gray County Courthouse, 2nd Floor Courtroom, 205 N Russell


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Recent News Releases Involving Public Comment

(Back One Year)
•Feb. 26, 2013 — Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Mulls Options on Red Snapper Issue
•Feb. 19, 2013 — TPWD Scoping Potential Special White-Winged Dove Area Regulations
•Feb. 19, 2013 — Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to Meet on Red Snapper Issue
•Feb. 4, 2013 — TPWD Proposes Changes to Mule Deer, Pronghorn Seasons
•Jan. 25, 2013 — TPW Commission Approves Land Transfer to Aid Construction of New Franklin Mountains State Park Entrance
•Jan. 11, 2013 — New Devils River Access Permit Process Takes Effect Feb. 1
•Jan. 2, 2013 — TPWD Scoping Potential Coastal Fisheries Regulations
•Dec. 20, 2012 — TPWD Seeks Input on Possible Coastal Fisheries Regulation Changes
•Sept. 25, 2012 — TPWD Gearing Up for CWD Response during Deer Season
•Sept. 5, 2012 — Wildlife Officials Considering New Deer Movement Rules in Response to CWD
•Aug. 30, 2012 — TPWD Sets Waterfowl Seasons for 2012-13
•Aug. 20, 2012 — Hill Country River and Stream Angler Survey Underway
•July 11, 2012 — Texas Early Migratory Seasons Set for Dove, Teal and Canada Geese
•June 25, 2012 — First Range-Wide Lesser Prairie-Chicken Aerial Survey Concluded
•May 25, 2012 — Public Meeting Set for June 13 on Lake Texana State Park
•May 24, 2012 — TPWD Outlines Course of Action for Quail
•May 23, 2012 — TPWD Seeks Public Comment on 2012 Texas Outdoor Recreation Plan
•May 3, 2012 — New Regulations to Affect Boaters, Anglers on Texoma, Lavon, Red River
•April 18, 2012 — Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Trustees Announce Major Progress in Gulf Restoration Effort
•April 12, 2012 — TPW Commission Looks to Science for Solution to Quail Woes
•April 4, 2012 — Public Input Sought on Proposed Devils River State Natural Area Public Use Plan
•March 30, 2012 — TPWD Opens Deer Season in Metro Dallas Counties, Approves Silencers
•March 29, 2012 — Texas wild-rice now protected in segment of San Marcos River
•March 29, 2012 — TPWD Adopts Rules to Curb Spread of Exotic Species

what should we expect at these meetings?

If you go you can input on all or any of the topics that you have a need to see changed. They held in public places to get feedback for you to get a chance to voice your opinions.

So those past dates are to give us an idea of some of the recent issues?

The large list cover subjects and matters discussed, or to be discussed, changes that might be made, or problems areas, suggestion, etc, over the past year. Sorry the hot link to each subject do not work in my OP.. You can go here and find out what the subject is about. You can also make a comment or suggestion to TPWD via Internet. Or even Better attend the meetings in your area. The meeting will be focused on matter that affect the area they are held in generally. But most all subject of recent matters could be brought up.

The 11 day Federal Red Snapper Season for Tx, FL, LA, is a real hot button right now.

SEE LINKS HERE
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/feedback/meetings/statewide_hearings/

Correct


http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/feedback/meetings/statewide_hearings/

Interesting that they have separate meetings in both Alpine & Ft Stockton but only one at Cabela's to cover all of N. Texas with the variety of lakes, etc in this area.

Good point.. Take it to their comment section and see what they say



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