Fins and Feathers in Panhandle 1963 hunting plan changes
Paul Timmons reports on proposed 1963 Texas Panhandle hunting rules to widen quail opening to Nov 16 and push closing to Jan 31. Biologists cite fall die-off and conservation needs while hearings address uniform statewide dates. A Barbary sheep hunt is planned for Palo Duro Canyon Dec 13 to 15 with rancher permits. Governor Connally challenges diversion of $300,000 from the Special Game Fund for screwworm eradication and urges Game and Fish Commission oversight. Buffalo Lake levels rise, fish move to new shallows along the shoreline.