Duck Hunting Season Opens December 6 in Texas
The Fish and Wildlife Service regs set a 24 day season starting December 6 with a two duck daily bag limit plus one mallard, two wood ducks, or one hooded merganser. Two sea duck daily may be taken and possession limits increase to four with four more sea ducks allowed. No redhead or canvasback season. bluebill concerns noted as season length and limits discussed amid hunting culture and regional variability.
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Texas
Normnar
Mallard Bill
Elther
Etin
Venison Needed for Benefit Xmas Banquet
A local appeal urges hunters to donate venison for a Christmas benefit banquet for the forgotten or neglected children at Guadalupe Fair camp near Seguin. Ray Helsinger notes bluebills and duck hunts support the effort, with season activities aiding weekends for needy youths. Contact A C Sutton at Capital 6-7284 to contribute.
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A. C. Sulton
Cherry
Ray Helsinger
Sutton
Dean
Old Guadalupe
Seguin
Fein County
Ray
Ibis
Aml
Seaders
Sultan
Hunters Urged To Learn Ducks In Species by Species Plan
Hunters urged to identify waterfowl on the wing to prevent shooting protected ducks. Redhead, canvasback, and mallard stocks are in critical short supply, necessitating species by species management per Fish and Wildlife Service guidance.
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Rome
Gorl
Fragmented calendar note from an old edition
The text appears as a garbled calendar or timetable with scattered dates and times across days of the week. It mentions December dates, times such as 7:43 and 116, and references to weekdays like Monday Tuesday Friday and Saturday with unclear context and many misspellings.
Waterfowl management and hunting seasons in 1962 debate
Sunday December forecasts note high 104 and low 27. The article discusses waterfowl protection since 1860 and the 1916 Migratory Bird Treaty Act, with 1962 hints of bag limits and closed seasons under species management. It argues this approach aims to balance resources and human enjoyment amid hunting pressure and habitat loss.
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Wisconsin
Dwcks
Texan Nominated for Big Game Trophy Title
Fragmented text describes weather, hunting, and trophy aims involving a Texan, named individuals, and places like Wichita and San Antonio. Mentions of a season hunt, a big game trophy, and a trophy mule duck reference appear amid garbled OCR.
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Yustdey
Dee
Mane
Wichita
San Antonians
Atilia
Ptaw
Aarm Falls
Simone
Serodletti
Harry Spear
Pelel
Pace
Schweitzer
Carh Hoss
Ae 5
Navhardt
Lion
Starkt
Colo
Bullate
Secrets of Bass Lure Tricks From Mercury Gutboard
A splintered guide reveals covert bass fishing hacks. It discusses altering plugs by removing fins or spinners, converting lures into divers, and adding rubber strips or balloons for flash. The piece urges experimentation to improve catches, suggesting tandem lure setups and lip modifications to swing outcomes.
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Oll
Ealing
Gird Against Those Snakes and Gear Choices
The article discusses protection against rattlesnakes for Texas hunters, noting two leggings styles canyon enclosed wire mesh and lightweight fabric, plus boots for brush work. It mentions snake bite kits and antivenom as insurance and references duck hunting limits and a person named Mr. Greenheat Ningels and his wife.
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Texas
Quail Season Opens Across Counties Through January
Quail season begins with most Texas counties open through January 16 while Guadalupe and some nearby counties limit or extend hunting days. Officials note Sunday and Wednesday restrictions in some areas and the overall status remains unsettled as hunters plan the season.
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Texas
Guadalupe County
Pera
LVL
Ghotguny Ginca Noy
Down
Pankandte
East
Mule Deer on Shooting List in Texas Pecos Region
Hunters are reminded that the Pecos region in Texas limits mule deer to one buck per season while a doe may be hunted only with restrictions. Mule deer, often mistaken for whitetail, are described as larger but not always heavier than white tails, with the season and bag limits outlined for the area.
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Texas
Vines
Younis
Fatsaik
Aline
Marfa
Sanderson
Ute
Radar Tech Records Unlikely Bird Speed Feats
A radar unit tracked speeds of various birds on a highway mock test with speeds such as black duck at 55 mph, ring-necked duck at 66 mph, seagull at 294 mph, wild turkey at 317 mph, and a white quail at 44.5 mph, noting the quail’s sprint lure despite general beliefs about its speed.
Floating Office For Marina Firm
A McAlester Oklahoma firm known as Marine Sineering and Equipment Company, maker of marinas boat houses and waterfront gear, unveils a unique floating office built to resemble a marina structure. The 60 by 100 foot miniaturized building sits 2 to feet deep and remains at a constant water level with city water.
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Betithe
Deat of Marine Sineering and Equipment Company
McAlester
Oklo
Wae Tor
What is a duck stamp and how to use it
A quirky guide explains duck stamps costing $3 available at post offices, and lists slang terms for waterfowl and gear. It warns hunters to display the stamp to avoid penalties and mentions a gold badge may appear silently in the mail.
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Paine
Athenant Blin Sportsmien
Grealey
Ted Meuinry
Natio da Si
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