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Commission OKs 2025–26 public hunting season; commissioners press wildlife division on screwworm response
Summary
Commission authorized the public hunting open season for 2025–26 and approved specific hunting activities on state parks, while commissioners sought detailed agency coordination and public guidance on New World screwworm surveillance and response.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission authorized an open season on public hunting lands from Sept. 1, 2025, through Aug. 31, 2026, and approved specified hunting activities on units of the state park system.
Bridal Lands and Public Hunting Program Director Kevin Mote presented the two requested actions. The department reported six public comments on the proposals, five in support and one disagreeing…
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