Texas Parks & Wildlife News, August 31, 1988 Page: Page2
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In South Texas, the average count was 14 birds per mile, which is well
below the 39 counted in the 1987 survey and below the long-term average of
20 However, counts in Zavala, Frio, LaSalle, McMullen, Jim Wells and
Starr Counties rated as "excellent" compared to previous surveys
The Cross Timbers of North Central Texas, which produced a whopping 34
birds per route in 1987 fell to an average of 15, which is roughly the
long-term average The Rolling Plains of West Texas and Eastern Panhandle
dropped from 28 birds to 17 5, and the Trans-Pecos fell dramatically from
24 birds in 1987 to six in 1988
Counts in the Edwards Plateau remained at about 1987 levels, while the
Gulf Prairies was the only ecological area sampled that showed an increase,
growing from 9 5 birds per route in 1987 to 12 birds in 1988
The statewide quail bag limit for 1988-89 is 15 per day, with a
possession limit of 45
JC 8/31/88
FREE PERMITS REQUIRED TO
HUNT PRAIRIE CHICKENS
AUSTIN -- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials said anyone
planning to hunt lesser prairie chickens during the Oct 15-16 season must
obtain a free permit
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