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Growing revenue from a growing sport.

Growing revenue from a growing sport.

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Started by Anonymous 20 years, 5 months ago
Ladies and gentlemen, Bowfishing is a rapidly growing sport in Texas that combines elements of fishing and archery. It is a family friendly sport exciting enough to keep younger children engaged and can also provide parents an opportunity to connect with their children or simply relax and enjoy time with friends. Bowfishers, by regulation, fish for nongame fish such as gar, carp, and tilapia. Some of these fish are excellent table fare. Bowfishing provides additional revenue for the Texas Parks and Wildlife service. Bowfishing can take pressure off of common game species. Bowfishing also makes species often considered

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March 5, 2006

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is still ignoring the obvious benefits of this growing sport while they leave potential revenue on the table. I have been pushing their office for a real explanation regarding these outdated regulations and they have absolutely nothing to say for themselves. We are not backing down until they acknowledge that bowfishing deserves a seat at the table.

March 5, 2006

The momentum behind this effort is undeniable and it proves that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department can no longer ignore the bowfishing community. They have sat on their hands for too long while our sport continues to grow and thrive across the state.

Reached 100 supporters

March 5, 2006

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Travis Wang
20 years ago Featured

Just another way for the state to make some cash and keep folks outdoors. makes total sense to me.

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Jason Snyder
20 years ago Featured

Been bowfishing in texas for years. We need to stop acting like it is some fringe activity. It is growing fast and brings in serious money.

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Rachel Patterson
20 years ago Featured

Great way to get the gar out of the lakes. They eat all the bass anyway. Let us handle them.

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Sarah Espinoza
20 years ago Featured

my kids love going out on the boat with us. its good clean fun and keeps them off the ipads for a few hours.

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Mike Wells
20 years ago Featured

Finally some recognition for bowfishing. It is a blast and way better than sitting on a pier all day doing nothing.

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David Obi
20 years ago Featured

THESE FISH ARE A NUISANCE ANYWAY. LET US HUNT THEM AND STFU ABOUT IT.

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