Fishing and Hunting Regulations Quiz

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What is the cost of a freshwater fishing stamp endorsement?

What is the daily bag limit of red drum?

What is the length window in which spotted sea trout may be kept?

15"-25"

What is the number to the rewards hotline for reporting poaching and other illegal activities?

800-792-4263 Signup and view all the answers

State law requires ____ for each person on board a boat.

Life jacket Signup and view all the answers

Public hunting lands require _ square inches of daylight fluorescent orange, with __ square inches appearing on both chest and back.

400; 144 Signup and view all the answers

Dogs may or may not be used in this state.

True Signup and view all the answers

Define an antler point.

A projection that extends at least one inch from the edge of a main beam or another tine. Signup and view all the answers

Provide the dates of the short-lived deer general season in Harris County for deer with antlers.

Nov. 2 - Dec. 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the daily bag limit of spotted seatrout?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the length window in which red drum may be kept?

20" - 28" Signup and view all the answers

What is the cost of a saltwater fishing stamp endorsement?

$10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the daily bag limit of largemouth bass?

5 Signup and view all the answers

Describe the seasonal bag limit of white-tailed deer in Harris County.

4, no more than 2 with antlers or 2 without antlers Signup and view all the answers

Provide the address and phone number to the North Houston Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Regional & Field Law Enforcement Office.

800-792-1112 or 512-389-4800; 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744 Signup and view all the answers

What is included in a 'Super Combo' combination license package?

Includes: resident hunting & fishing license, archery endorsement, freshwater fishing endorsement, saltwater fishing endorsement with red drum tag, game bird endorsement, migratory game bird endorsement; Cost: $68 Signup and view all the answers

The first Saturday in ___ of each year is the annual Free Fishing Day.

June Signup and view all the answers

What is the cost of the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, also known as the 'Duck Stamp'?

$25 plus fulfillment; must have valid hunting license, HIP certification, & TX migratory game bird endorsement Signup and view all the answers

Provide the dates of the squirrel season and the daily bag limit in Harris County.

General: Oct. 1, 2019 - Feb. 23, 2020; May 1-31, 2020; Youth: Sep. 28-29, 2020; Bag Limit: 10 Signup and view all the answers

When hunting game animals and game birds, the projectile may not be ____.

poisoned, drugged, or explosive Signup and view all the answers

Broadhead hunting points must be used for turkey and all game animals except ____.

squirrel Signup and view all the answers

What is a fatal disease that has been discovered in white-tailed deer, mule deer, and elk in localized portions of Texas?

CWD Signup and view all the answers

Where do infectious prions concentrate in infected animals?

brain, spinal cord, eyes, lymph nodes, and spleen Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing

Freshwater fishing stamp endorsement costs $5.
Saltwater fishing stamp endorsement costs $10.
Annual Free Fishing Day occurs on the first Saturday in June; no license or stamp is required.

Fishing Regulations

Daily bag limit for red drum is 3.
Daily bag limit for spotted seatrout is 5.
Daily bag limit for largemouth bass is 5.
Length window for spotted sea trout is 15"-25".
Length window for red drum is 20"-28".

Hunting Regulations

Seasonal bag limit of white-tailed deer in Harris County: 4 total, with no more than 2 with antlers or 2 without.
Short-lived deer general season in Harris County:
- With antlers: Nov. 2 - Dec. 1
- Without antlers: Dec. 2 - Jan. 5
Squirrel season:
- General: Oct. 1, 2019 - Feb. 23, 2020; May 1-31, 2020
- Youth: Sep. 28-29, 2020
- Daily bag limit is 10.

Safety and Reporting

Life jackets are required for each person on board a boat.
Report poaching, pollution, dumping, arson in parks, and intoxicated boaters at hotline 800-792-4263.
Public hunting lands require 400 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange with 144 square inches visible on chest and back; headwear must also be fluorescent orange.

Equipment and Hunting Practices

Define antler point: A projection at least one inch extending from the edge of a main beam or another tine.
Broadhead hunting points must be used for turkey and all game animals except squirrel.
Projectiles may not be poisoned, drugged, or explosive when hunting game animals and birds.

Diseases and Health

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) affects white-tailed deer, mule deer, and elk in parts of Texas.
Infectious prions concentrate in the brain, spinal cord, eyes, lymph nodes, and spleen.

Contact Information

North Houston Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Regional & Field Law Enforcement Office:
- Phone: 800-792-1112 or 512-389-4800
- Address: 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744

Licensing

"Super Combo" combination license package includes:
- Resident hunting and fishing license, archery endorsement, freshwater fishing endorsement, saltwater fishing endorsement with red drum tag, game bird endorsement, migratory game bird endorsement.
- Cost of the resident package is $68.

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Test your knowledge on the latest fishing and hunting regulations. This quiz covers essential information such as bag limits, seasonal guidelines, and safety requirements. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to stay informed!