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the next year's crop. Too, this in- formation serves as a guideline for the Commission in determin- ing open seasons and bag limits for each species. So long as the research and management programs on the various wildlife management areas result in the production of surplus game, the Parks and Wildlife Department is faced with the necessity of removing the an- nual sur plus. This removal is necessary to keep the sex ratio in balance, prevent range depletion, and reduce the waste of game animals. Management areas were not purchased for public hunting, but
for wildlife research and demon- stration purposes. However, hunt- ing is the logical and proper way for removal of surplus game. Cen- suses are conducted each year in September to determine the con- dition of the game population and the desired number of hunting permits to be issued. The public then is invited to submit requests for application forms. When duly completed, the forms will qualify applicants to participate in a drawing for a permit. The minimum age for hunters is 17 years. A maximum of four may apply as a hunting party, but none of these should apply for hunting on a second area. Num-
ber of the 1967-68 hunting license must be given along with the full name and address of the hunter. Do not forget to indicate the area in which you wish to hunt. If this is left blank, the management area nearest you will be entered. There must be an area indicated for your application to be eligible for the drawing. If you fail to have your name drawn for the quail or deer hunt- ing, remember there still is hunting for squirrels and ducks. Hunting on management areas helps wildlife biologists determine what is best for the animals and the hunters. And besides that, it doesn't cost a cent. **
Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.Texas Parks & Wildlife, Volume 25, Number 9, September 1967,
periodical,
September 1967;
Austin, Texas.
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1568919/m1/11/:
accessed July 17, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.