Texas Quail Season Going on Now

By Vanessa Torres

Texas -( about this year’s quail season in Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine’s digital extra, Texas Hunting 2015.

Do you need a place to hunt? Consider Public Hunting Lands for quail hunting opportunities, available with a $48 Annual Public Hunting permit.

Take Three Things on Your Quail Hunt

When you go into the field to hunt for quail, you’ll need to have these three things with you:

• valid hunting license
• Upland Game Bird Endorsement
• proof of Hunter Education

Licenses and endorsements may be purchased at a license retailer near you. They may also be purchased online or by phone (800-895-4248) with a $5 administrative fee required for each transaction.

Every hunter (including out-of-state hunters) born on or after September 2, 1971 must carry proof of Hunter Education Certification or deferral on their person while hunting.

Skill Builder: Safe Zones-of-Fire
Safe zones of fire

“Swinging on game” incidents lead the list of hunting accidents in Texas. To avoid becoming a statistic this upcoming season, quail hunters need to establish “Safe Zones-of-Fire” and stick to them. Always keep the swing of your gun within your “safe zone-of-fire.”

Establishing a safe zone involves communicating …Read the Rest

Source:: AmmoLand