Bowfishing for Catfish

walking eagle · 04-07-2006, 09:48 AM

04/06/2006
By a vote of 6 to 3, bowfishing for catfish was approved by TP&W Commissioners. Bag limits and size restrictions will be the same for all fishermen.
I guess this will add 3 new categories to the records system:
Channel Cat
Blue Cat
Flathead Cat.
Ron

Ken Carter · 04-07-2006, 08:44 PM

It's just for one year, isn't it? Sort of a trial period so TPWD can study how it impacts catfish populations.

Hot4huntin · 04-10-2006, 02:54 PM

According to TPWD news release, the Commission legalized bowfishing for catfish on an experimental basis for a year. Can the categories be added on an "experimental basis"? :?

Tomme · 04-11-2006, 05:30 PM

Wow a chance for another award at the banquet. Now it's not just for Mullet anymore....... :P

tsadler · 05-18-2006, 07:52 AM

When does that take effect?

A better question - how do you bowfish for cats?

Hot4huntin · 05-18-2006, 01:44 PM

Tracy-I believe it goes into effect on September 1, 2006. It will be up for renewal in a year. TPWD Commissioners really debated over the passage of this regulation.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business...ons_committee/

Don't have a clue on the other. I've only seen one catfish while bowfishing.

I bet Mr. Collier can tell you!

Chew · 05-19-2006, 11:13 PM

I've bowfished Lake Conroe and Lake Houston this past year and saw a few really nice cats and a bunch of 1-2 pounders. You could definitely stock up on filets for a fish fry if the water is clear enough. THe guy I bowfish with has seen the monster flatheads at Conroe in 1 foot of water out around the islands. The ones I saw seemed to offer a much better shot because they didn't take off as quick as the gar and carp. I'm looking forward to it. I don't think bowfishermen will put any dent whatsoever in the overall population.