History of archery only season in texas?

[Bossbowman]

Does anyone know the first year there was an archery only season for deer in texas, and what the bag limits were back then. I have heard the state used to be 2 bucks 2 does state wide, all counties regulations were the same.

[biggen]

I'm am not sure and would like to know also! I'm sure some of the more knowledgable (old) would know like Tomme or Ron Collier!!

[LostHawg]

'74 was the year one of, or two things took place. LSBA started and bow season. Membry's hindered so, I'm not sure.

[DEER KILLER]

Von Evans kept it alive

[Walking_Eagle]

1962-63
Only 9 counties in the hill country
Bag limits same as regular season
Ron

[BOBSTER]

Not sure when the season started, but I started bowhunting in 1974. That is also when I was introduced to the LSBA. At that time, they sent out a newsletter to everyone that bought a archey stamp. Thought it was neet to have our own state bowhunting organization so I joined. Still think it is neet to have our own state bowhunting organization. Bob

[Huntinfool]

I started bowhunting in '84 , however I do not remember anything being mailed out from the LSBA...but who knows, maybe they did and I just don't remember.

[Tomme]

I think you'll find that Ron is right on the first bowseason and that Bobster on when LSBA started.

My first season was 1976. At that time we hunted October 1 -31 and it stayed that way for years. The bag limit was the same as for any county. In many counties you had to have doe permits to take a doe, even during archery season. That was a time when doe were "protected", even in counties where there was an overabundance of doe. In Burnet County where I hunted on a Texas Vet tract you had to have 75 acres to get a doe tag even though there was an overpopulation of doe in the county.

[bo-n-aro]

Not sure when it all started, but I know in 1974 you had to have your name and address marked on each arrow. I also remember the only camo around was bought at a Gibsons and it was the WWII pattern and made in China! The extra large pant hit me just above my boots!!
I remember climbing a tree and standing on a limb for hours hoping a deer would walk by.
My first "deer stand" was a 2X8 about 18 or 24 inches long with "V" notches cut out of both ends and I would wedge it between two limbs to sit on. The year I wrapped it with foam I thought it just could not get any better.
Those were the days!