Sec. 43.073. AREA LIMITATIONS AND MARKINGS. (a) A private bird hunting area must consist of contiguous acreage owned by an individual, partnership, firm, or corporation.
(b) A private bird hunting area shall be distinguished from any other club, hunting lease, or other leased premises for hunting purposes by clearly marking its boundaries with wood, plastic, or metal signs bearing the words, "Private Bird Hunting Area," and the identification number. The lettering and identification number on these signs must be in block letters and arabic numbers not less than three inches high, and must be in a color that contrasts with the background.
(c) Signs must be placed at each entrance to a private bird hunting area to identify clearly the boundaries of each licensed area.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 512, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 992 (H.B. 2026), Sec. 8, eff. June 18, 2005.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 992 (H.B. 2026), Sec. 9, eff. June 18, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Wildlife and Plant Conservation
Subtitle A - Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Chapter 43 - Special Licenses and Permits
Subchapter F. Private Bird Hunting Areas
Section 43.072. Application for License
Section 43.0721. License Required
Section 43.0722. Issuance of License; Fee; Validity
Section 43.073. Area Limitations and Markings
Section 43.074. Taking of Pen-Reared Birds Authorized
Section 43.075. Game Birds in Captivity; Banding
Section 43.0763. Application for Field Trial Permit