Texas hunter laws loosened with new season changes
The 62nd Legislature and Parks and Wildlife Commission enact liberalizations in Texas hunting rules. Changes include removing shotgun plugs for more than three shots in non migratory targets, legalizing hunting from private property vehicles but not on public roads, and prohibiting aircraft hunting. New bans cover .22 jetguns for big game statewide. a buffalo permit requirement is repealed. The Hunting Guide will summarize all changes before the 1971 season.
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Austin
Texas
Parks and Wildlife
Crappie Turns Out To Be Common Drum In Dallas
A North Texas woman who believed she caught the world’s biggest white crappie reported it to game management officer James S. Scarborough. He deemed the catch a five pound freshwater drum and filed the memo noting the current drum record exceeds twenty pounds and no action was taken.
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Dallas
North Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
James S. Scarborough
Scarborough
Austin
Fisheries Centennial Year Proclaimed by President Nixon
President Nixon proclaims 1971 as Fisheries Centennial Year to honor the origin of fishery conservation efforts. The proclamation notes the 1871 creation of the Commission of Fisheries and Baird’s Woods Hole research, launching agencies across the Commerce Department NOAA and Interior bureaus. Citizens are urged to support federal and state administrators, scientists, and private groups in protecting national fisheries.
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United States of America
Wider Use Okay For Highway Rights of Way
The Texas Highway Commission approves expanded use of highway right of way for parking areas recreational spaces and parks under overpasses and other areas. Projects may include trails courts playgrounds and boat launching facilities with state local and federal cooperation. Uses may be halted if traffic safety or public interest is compromised.
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Austin
Texas Highway Commission
Highway Department
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