PUBLIC HUNTS: More than a million acres of land for 
hunting, and all for only 48 dollars ... Details ahead on 
Passport to Texas
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PTT from TPWD and the SFWR Program

For the price of an inexpensive meal for two - including 
tip - [cha-ching sfx] you can have access to more than a 
million acres of public hunting land for an entire year.

Public hunting is basically you hunt on either owned or leased 
public properties that Texas Parks and Wildlife manages. :07

Vickie Fite is public hunting coordinator. A public hunting 
permit costs only 48 dollars, and gives users access to 
diverse terrains.

Also, once you purchase the permits, you're going to get 
booklets. The booklets are going to contain phone numbers and 
information on how to get a hold of some of these areas. I 
strongly recommend that you call the areas and find out what 
they say their forecast is going to be for this year, or what the 
hunters have been able to do so far this year. :16

Whether you hunt deer, upland game birds, or waterfowl, 
you'll find these opportunities and others on public lands.

And, remember, with the forty-eight dollar annual public 
hunting permit, it offers a great opportunity for day hunts and 
even weekend hunts during the holidays. And once you 
purchase the permit, you can take kids under seventeen hunting 
for free - which is a great deal for families. :15

Visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife's web site for detailed 
information about public hunting.

That's our show ... supported by the Sport Fish and Wildlife 
Restoration Program ... funded by your purchase of 
fishing and hunting equipment and motor boat fuels.