[Bossbowman]

Does anyone have a problem with the way TPWD is proposing to use money allocated from the archery stamp, there is a new proposal out there to have money allocated from various stamps (freshwater fishing stamp, saltwater fishing stamps, migratory game bird stamp, upland game bird stamp, archery stamp). As a result, the net proceeds from the sale of each stamp, except for the archery stamp, are to be used in a way that is directly related to the type of stamp sold. It might just be me but I feel like us archers might be getting the short end of the stick on this deal. Seems to me money from the archery stamp should be going to things like the archery in schools program among other things that might promote wildlife habitat utilized by archers. As a card carrying member I would like to see the LSBA get involved with this.

Here is a direct quote from the wording

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (the department) proposes an amendment to §53.130, concerning Super-Combination License Revenue Allocation.

The proposed amendment would alter the title of the section and implement a new schedule for conducting the surveys used to determine stamp utilization by purchasers of super combination (hereafter, "supercombo") license packages, and shift to use of averages to estimate utilization of each stamp

Under Parks and Wildlife Code, §11.302, all revenue received from the sale of all types of hunting licenses, fishing licenses, and stamps must be placed in the Game, Fish, and Water Safety Account. Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 43, further specifies how the department deposits and spends the proceeds from the sale of each type of stamp. Under §43.405, the net receipts from the sale of saltwater fishing stamps shall be spent for coastal fisheries enforcement and management. Under §43.656, the net proceeds from the sale of the migratory game bird stamp may be used only for the management of and research concerning migratory game birds; the acquisition, lease, or development of migratory game bird habitats; contracts, donations, and grants; and only in a manner that addresses the needs of migratory birds in this state. Under §43.658, the net proceeds from the sale of the upland game bird stamp may be used only for the management of and research concerning upland game birds; the acquisition, lease, or development of upland game bird habitats; contracts, donations, and grants; and only in a manner that addresses the needs of upland game birds in this state. Under §43.805, the net receipts from freshwater fishing stamp sales may be spent only for the repair, maintenance, renovation, or replacement of freshwater fish hatcheries in this state; the purchase of game fish that are stocked into the public water of this state; or the restoration, enhancement, or management of freshwater fish habitats. The net proceeds from the archery stamp must be deposited in the Game, Fish, and Water Safety Account and may be spent for any purpose authorized for that account. As a result, the net proceeds from the sale of each stamp, except for the archery stamp, are to be used in a way that is directly related to the type of stamp sold.