ORIGINAL: txjourneyman
ORIGINAL: kingvjack
ORIGINAL: txjourneyman
Why can't there be federal hunting properties?
I think there are. National forests, U.S. ARMY Corps of Engineers land, etc. Though they are not designated specifically for hunting the option is there. Oh yeah, don't forget BLM lands.
Most national forests and Army Corps. properties I've seen are strictly off limits, most public hunting opportunities I've seen have been state funded, therefor suffer.
Its pretty much the opposite here in Tx. There is very little public land. The best I've found has been federal land. The state run WMAs are very highly pressured and cost an extra $48 a year to hunt. ( I know $48 isn't much but you sure don't get much) The federal land is also pressured but not so badly. I've done some research, ( and research is a must!), and found some USACE lands that don't get such heavy pressure. A lot of folks don't know hunting is allowed or where to get the proper permits. I will find the links I have at home if anyone is interested in them. I have managed to get maps and even been told of some potential hot spots. All it takes is some work.
One good thing about forums like these is that you can get information on areas. Here, It's completely different. I have literally thousands of acres of Public and WIHA areas available to use at whim for free. It just depends on the state and what they throw at their budget. Hunting overall would greatly benefit from what our state has done.... besides the shortage of game wardens and the abundance of poachers.