from Texas Parks and Wildlife comments section Hunting Proclamation
"The department has now determined that the practice of hunting deer with dogs is no longer a resource threat anywhere, but is concerned that a complete removal of regulatory provisions designed to thwart that practice in certain counties could result in a resurgence of the activity. Therefore, the proposed amendment would allow not more than two dogs to be used to trail wounded deer in all counties in Texas, but in Jasper, Newton, Sabine, and San Augustine counties, a person using a dog to trail a wounded deer would be required to keep dogs on a leash held by a person at all times the dog is used to trail a wounded deer."
https://tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/public_comment/proposals/202103_hunting_proclamation.phtml The comment section is at the very bottom of the page
Proposed Amendment to 65:19 would allow 2 unleashed dogs for blood trailing purposes in all counties except those listed before in East Texas.
In Jasper, Newton, Sabine and San Augustine counties up to two dogs would be allowed, on leash at all times.
I think this is a great move as I have good buddies who have a lease in Jasper county and are starting to take some nice deer thanks to a self imposed 15" rule that's been in effect for 5 years now.
If anyone is interest in helping me start a group to advocate for Texas dog hunters of ALL types please send me a message.
I contacted Stormy King several months ago when I considered trying to start a group like this and wanted to lobby for this exact change to the law about blood trailing dogs in east Texas.
He told me the issue would actually be up for debate very soon and to keep my eye out and organize once the comment period was announced so here we are.
I have a real interest in this issue because my first effort into hunting dog training was blood trailing with my cur, and I used a tracking lead because I was without GPS at the time.
But I also want to work with all hunting dog owners of all types to not just keep our rights, but to expand them when we have the opportunity.
My name is Monty Hanson, I may have introduced myself before not sure lol
You can message me here or email @
HuntingismyHeritage@gmail.com If you do not want to be involved with a group please take the time to comment in favor of this change to allow the deer hunters in East Texas every tool to recover their harvest and participate in hunting with dogs.
