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    #91
    Originally posted by Etxbuckman View Post
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      #92
      Originally posted by Etxbuckman View Post
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      I joined a couple weeks ago.

      Seems like there is a lot of work ahead.

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        #93
        Originally posted by Knot at work View Post
        Should be free for feral hogs on any public land just my 2 cents.


        Agree


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          #94
          There should be hunting on almost all the tracts as well. Post card/ Lottery or something. It isn't like we just go in there and shoot every **** one of them. I wish it was that easy. From the 30 years of experience I have hunting, it is pretty **** hard to outwit an old mature whitetail in their own environment. And getting close enough to shoot one with a bow is even more challenging.


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            #95
            Originally posted by jbhunting39 View Post
            There should be hunting on almost all the tracts as well. Post card/ Lottery or something. It isn't like we just go in there and shoot every **** one of them. I wish it was that easy. From the 30 years of experience I have hunting, it is pretty **** hard to outwit an old mature whitetail in their own environment. And getting close enough to shoot one with a bow is even more challenging.


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            There should be Deer hunting


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              #96
              Originally posted by Froggy View Post
              All federal public land management agencies are required to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act.

              Land management agencies are required by law to notify the public of all proposed projects or changes in regulations. They must send out a scoping letter (public notice) to all interested citizens asking for comments on the proposed action.

              Interested citizens/groups are given the opportunity to comment with substantive concerns and issues during the scoping period. Once comments are received they must be addressed in the Environmental Assessment (EA) and decision document. Commenters then have status to appeal the decisions.

              You must ask to be placed on the interested citizen list at each land management unit to receive the scoping letters.

              Here's a link to the National Forest and Grasslands in Texas "Schedule of Proposed Actions".



              I'm not familiar with the Corp of Engineers NEPA process but it will be similar to the Forest Service.

              Partnering with these agencies by groups and individuals is one of the best ways to have our voices heard.
              I've asked to be added to that list in the past. I was told there was no such thing.

              However a friend was placed on it. However he has recently discovered he has been removed.

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                #97
                501c(4)

                Originally posted by Texas Grown View Post
                That opening page looks great!

                To establish the organization with funding, and help pay for expenses such as advertising, web-sight, travel, ect, I'd suggest create a set of by-laws and a mission statement. Then filing it with the IRS and opening it as a 501c3, non-profit. Even though it is a "non-profit" per say, the entity would still be able to make some increases per year in holdings per year. It will also help keep funding from intermingling with personal interest/assets. I've had to do this before with a triathlon club I helped in founding in Ft. Worth. Then managed it for a few years. I'm beyond that capacity now. But it would be a great opportunity for some younger persons. And you can always add it to your resume for future job prospects.
                I would go with a 501c(4) corporation. That is the non-profit structure that allows lobbying and activity to influence legislation. If you go this route you can't get in trouble for saying something if a (fill in the blank) candidate is running who would be against increased public hunting land. I would really like to see the organization grow to a point where we could actually be invited to the table with the other groups that can actually influence TPWD policies. One of the biggest tragedies (in my opinion) is the fact that none of the monies raised for public draw hunts as well as those raised from APH permits go to the WMAs that host the hunts. I think this is a big part of the reason so many State Parks choose not to host public hunting. They have no incentive to do so. In fact, when they do they lose money by closing down the park to other patrons. I don't see this problem being fixed any time soon but maybe in the future...

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                  #98
                  The National Infrastructure Report Card has been released and it is not so great, as expected: D+

                  The American Infrastructure Report Card from ASCE provides a look at America's infrastructure problems, such as bridge, water, transportation, and more.



                  The National Public Parks, Which include OUR PUBLIC LANDS, came in looking unacceptable as well: D+

                  Explore ASCE's 2021 infrastructure grade on public parks in the U.S. here.



                  The Texas grade has yet to released, but you can check different aspects ($86.71 million in unmet needs for the parks system):

                  Click to learn more and to help improve Texas infrastructure. Infrastructure report card presented by the American Society of Civil Engineers.



                  If you would like to voice your opinion to our legislators, about how you feel about how all of this stands now, Here is the link:



                  This would also be great to add to http://www.keeptexaspublic.com/ !!!

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                    #99
                    Originally posted by huntinfool View Post
                    I've asked to be added to that list in the past. I was told there was no such thing.

                    However a friend was placed on it. However he has recently discovered he has been removed.

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                    Contact them again and ask for the District Ranger. Demand to be put on the scoping list. By law they must give all interested citizens the opportunity to respond to all proposed projects.

                    You can also go to this link to see and reply to scoping letters for the Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA).

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                      Originally posted by Froggy View Post
                      Contact them again and ask for the District Ranger. Demand to be put on the scoping list. By law they must give all interested citizens the opportunity to respond to all proposed projects.

                      You can also go to this link to see and reply to scoping letters for the Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA).

                      https://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110813
                      I've sent two emails asking to be put on that list.

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                        Originally posted by huntinfool View Post
                        I've sent two emails asking to be put on that list.

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                        It may be time to walk in the office. Ask for the NEPA Specialist and/or the District Ranger.

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                          Originally posted by huntinfool View Post
                          I've sent two emails asking to be put on that list.

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                          Warrens got you on a list alright. It just happens to have "****" in front of it.

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                            Originally posted by Etxbuckman View Post
                            Warrens got you on a list alright. It just happens to have "****" in front of it.
                            I believe that...

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                              Saw this link, showing introduced bills etc.

                              I noticed a couple of them talked about closing NWR's in Alaska.

                              Didn't get to read them all...But it's pretty interesting.

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                                This week!

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