Posted By: PaulsBunyan
Changes for Whitney hunting - 07/16/13 10:30 PM
For those that hunt Whitney or aquilla they say changes are coming for next season. They allow baiting for deer. It's not a draw hunt for deer. No bowhunters Ed required. Could it go to draw hunt for deer or no more baiting allowed? I doubt bowhunter Ed required with such short notice. Any ideas on what changes are being made?
Posted By: Aggieduck
Re: Changes for Whitney hunting - 07/17/13 12:19 AM
Maybe map?
Sep1-mar31 hunting only
Posted By: PaulsBunyan
Re: Changes for Whitney hunting - 07/17/13 12:42 AM
Map? The march 31st would take out turkey season...or am I wrong?
Posted By: crankbait745
Re: Changes for Whitney hunting - 07/17/13 05:10 AM
Been hunting there 5 yrs. Also wondering what the changes are.
Posted By: Branden
Re: Changes for Whitney hunting - 07/19/13 03:41 AM
Maybe be adding General firearms
Posted By: Sneaky
Re: Changes for Whitney hunting - 07/19/13 05:06 AM
Maybe be adding General firearms
I doubt it. You never know, but it seems unlikely to me.
Posted By: Caviel
Re: Changes for Whitney hunting - 07/19/13 05:18 AM
I hope its general firearms... their policy on not allowing slugs for hogs sucks
Posted By: txhunter1010
Re: Changes for Whitney hunting - 07/19/13 01:42 PM
changes for this season 2013/2014 or 2014/2015
Posted By: PaulsBunyan
Re: Changes for Whitney hunting - 07/19/13 11:32 PM
Changes are for this coming season. 2013 2014 per their website. I doubt a general firearm season. It used to be shotgun with slug or muzzleloader for hog and deer when I first started hunting there. I think residential areas have caused it to be archery only for big game. I predict either it goes to draw hunt or they get rid of baiting for deer. I know the baiting has caused lots of problems with folks "claiming spots" even if its public land. Those are my guesses at least.
Posted By: red draw
Re: Changes for Whitney hunting - 07/20/13 10:12 PM
Why do they say be aware of changes and not post anything? Sep 1 permits issued? Crazy, that they won't offer them in august in order to eliminate crowds. Map shouldn't change. It's corps land.. They have to have it for flood control. No baiting? No problem....
Posted By: red draw
Re: Changes for Whitney hunting - 07/30/13 04:22 PM
Anyone heard any more news?
Posted By: red draw
Re: Changes for Whitney hunting - 08/01/13 02:28 PM
Looks like crossbows are now legal. See paste from Whitney website.
New for 2013-2014 Season
Crossbows will be allowed as legal archery equipment in accordance with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regulations. See the TPWD Outdoor Annual for specific crossbow regulations.
Posted By: PaulsBunyan
Re: Changes for Whitney hunting - 08/01/13 03:57 PM
I was just about to comment on the crossbow thing. So no medical waiver for a crossbow it seems. Nice. Hope we read that right. The date says 2012 2013 regulation though. I wonder if that will apply for 2013 2014 season.
Posted By: red draw
Re: Changes for Whitney hunting - 08/01/13 05:29 PM
The site is still setup for 2012 13.. looks like u can get permits on the 20th of this month. The x bow is for this year. They just haven't updated the sire yet for registration. No medical release required.
Posted By: PaulsBunyan
Re: Changes for Whitney hunting - 08/01/13 05:52 PM
Well that's good news for those that have a crossbow laying around. Ill stick to my bow for now.