HIP: It's never too early to be a certified HIP hunter ... 
getting HIP with hunting on Passport to Texas.

PTT from TPWD and the SFWR Program

If you plan on hunting migratory game birds in Texas this 
fall, you need to be HIP - HIP certified, that is. HIP stands 
for Harvest Information Program. 
 
Its purpose is to gain information on waterfowl and migratory 
bird hunters nationwide. Basically a name and address and a 
little bit about their previous year's hunting activity -- as well as 
what they plan on hunting what they plan on hunting in the 
upcoming year. :15

Kevin Kraai is Assistant Waterfowl Program Leader. He 
says the HIP program helps wildlife professionals 
improve resource management practices as well as track 
various waterfowl populations throughout the country. 

It's a very useful tool in setting the future year hunting 
regulations and management decisions. :05

Being a HIP certified waterfowl hunter isn't just a good 
idea -- it's the law.

Officially, it is a requirement by law that every individual that 
plans on hunting migratory birds in the state of Texas us HIP 
certified. If you are not HIP certified and you are hunting 
migratory game birds, you are subject to game violations. :11

We have a link to information about becoming HIP 
certified at passporttotexas.org. 

That's our show for today ... made possible by a grant 
from the SFWR program ... funded by your purchase of 
fishing and hunting equipment and motorboat fuel

For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti.






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