Snippits from the TPW statement sent to Frolow:



"A person hunting nongame on a public road or rights of way would be clearly in violation if they do not have a Texas Parks and Wildlife permit authorizing collection on a public road or rights of way.



This bill will not prohibit entities such as schools from obtaining a collection permit for zoological collections, scientific research or educational display."



Are they referring to the same permit in each sentence? What is this permit and how do I get one (that's a joke). And, doesn't the "advertised" availability of this permit take some steam out of the "loss of info for sound management decisions" argument, unless we can demonstrate that hobbyists, not educational institutions, are and have been, the primary source for information gathering about reptiles and amphibians?



But, then there's very little need for info for sound management decisions (I assume you mean when developing resource usage regulations) if everything will already be 99% conserved.



Just playing devil's advocate, Troy. I've got two trips planned to Fort Davis this year. One in July with a friend, the other in August with my wife to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary(and you know I'll be laying down some serious money that trip). Both trips will be cancelled if this bill gets over two-thirds vote. I haven't purchased my annual nonresident permit yet, but what about those that have? Do they get issued partial refunds?



Finally, has TPW returned your calls? Just curious about the face they're putting on for you



Robert

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