Presenter: Vernon Bevill

Commission Agenda Item No. 9
Briefing
Waterfowl Update
August 2004

I. Executive Summary: Report on the status of waterfowl for 2004, and review the options available to TPWD for state waterfowl hunters, with information on public comments. Provide a brief review of the 2003 season and outlook for the 2004 season. Discuss emerging issues that may impact Texas waterfowlers. Texas again has a liberal package of duck season options, and goose regulations similar to last year. Staff will brief the Commission on the details of what this means for Texas waterfowlers.