Abbott Says Hunting, Fishing “Essential Activities”
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Today, Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order implementing Essential Services and Activities Protocols for Texas that will override previous local orders and be in effect through April 30th.
The protocols allow exceptions for essential activities and services based on the Department of Homeland Security’s guidelines on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce, which includes “workers supporting the operation of firearm or ammunition product manufacturers, retailers, importers, distributors, and shooting ranges.”
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The governor also mentioned in his press release that it does not prohibit people from engaging in essential daily activities, such as hunting or fishing, provided that the necessary precautions are maintained to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and to minimize in-person contact with people who are not in the same household.
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34 Comments
So do we need fishing license to fish still in Texas
No
Where did you read this, Betty? As far as I understand, yes, you do still need a fishing license. I hope I’m wrong!!
Tes. You ALWAYS need a fishing license. You cant get out of that.If you dont get one and go fishing better hope you dont get caught.
Kevin here yes you have to have a valid Texas fishing license to legally fish in Texas.
Where did you hear that ? I don’t believe that to be true.
Guides are using this as an excuse to take the public out from other cities and counties. Out of towners have to eat and use public facilities. To me this should not be allowed. Hairdressers are now shut down. This should be too
Some people don’t have enough money to buy food so they have to go hunting and fishing for food. I have always said that Texans should never go hungry. Hunt for meat and fowl. Fish or crabs, oysters, shrimp and fish.
It’s true that guides should be stopped because their clients usually come from other cities but what about the residents? There’s nothing better at social distancing than being on a boat away from everyone. Just doesn’t seem right.
Well you can do without your “hairdresser,” but you can not go without eating !
People need to have some activities that they can do or they will start going crazy. Gun ranges have the proper clearance to keep people in the safe clearance so they wouldn’t infect others. I think you’ll see other things relaxed as time goes on.
Funny how liquor stores are still open. Keep that whiskey flowing for alcoholic politicians and jobless people for domestic violence to rise to the occasion.
The problem is if liquor stores closed it would cut off the supply to alcoholics and put them into severe withdrawals and they would flood our hospitals taking up resources that are needed for this virus. I don’t like it but it makes sense not to add to our already big issue. Just my 2 cents, I don’t know.
Do you think your statement is really true? Listen, the govt. get a very hefty tax on all alcohol sales across the country. in this particular time, it needs all it can get, we are paying trillions of dollars out to everyone unemployed by this crazy pandemic. Some people are dependent on alcohol, whether you think they are alcoholics or not. People may need the extra booze to deal with it, or because they now realize, the teacher was not the problem. But you must also understand, some people, a lot of people, may need alcohol. I am not condoning the excess use of alcohol but check this out.
If liquor stores are closed and the options for alcoholic beverages become more limited, it might cause withdrawals for those people.
Those withdrawals can lead to symptoms such as agitation, a rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure and possibly even hallucinations. If that occurs, then trips to the hospital are a near-certainty, with some cases forcing patients to be placed into a medically induced coma that requires intubation and ventilators.
With some hospitals already being full and ventilators in short supply due to COVID-19, having to admit patients for withdrawal symptoms is the last thing doctors and nurses want to do.
plus, a lot of distilleries are now making hand sanitizer, because a lot of people are hoarding that product. If they get to keep selling their product, they can keep helping our communities out with things we all need.
Bringing in people from large cities to our small communities, for their entertainment is not safe or considerate for the people of these communities. It just spreads the virus to places that might not otherwise get it.
This needs to be reconsidered !!
That is a great point Wanda.
if its public it belongs to everyone ..if you was fishing for entertainment there are much better places in the city’s…fishing and hunting is about feeding your family it’s not about entertainment and if you are doing right social distancing you pose not threat of spreading anything …
Domestic violence will rise to the occasion even if there’s no alcohol!!!
Yes you still have to buy a fishing license except if you are fishing from a bank in A Texas state park.
If you fish in any public waters no matter what kind of fishing your doing you must have a fishing license.
Glen, Amy is correct. From the Texas Parks & Wildlife website, “You don’t need a fishing license to fish from shore or pier in a Texas state park.”
Is recreational boating on the list of acceptable activities
Fishing guides like myself are providing social distancing outdoors and provide fish filets for families to enjoy in this crazy time. Minimal public contact and very clean boats to fish from. If everyone does their part to stay clean we can all be happy and still enjoy gods creations without spreading the virus to others. Guides should only be taking small parties to minimize exposure and offer hand sanitizers before and after the trip.
Some of us are small business owners, keeping safe and distant, I also rescue animals and depend on taking my dogs to run and swim, when possible at our lake, I go by myself with the dogs only, distancing, hopefully that is acceptable,? Just need to know the rules of course, during these times, Thank you
Since food and necessities are a little harsh to come by.. hinting and fishing is a way of some people to get their food .. like l have started a garden.. and my useing chickens for eggs and staying away from stores..
I need to hunt now, for food I normally buy. One of the problems I’ve encountered is land owners now charging exhorbitant fees to hunt things like wild hog, which cause a LOT of property damage if not contained. Can’t buy the meat, and CERTAINLY can’t afford to hunt it.
You can come shoot all the hogs you want at my house for free! Bring you’re own tent, gun and skinning knife. 600 acres
U do not need a fishing licence as long as u do not use a real on ur pole. Its been like this for years people.
Shaun. That is 100% WRONG.
Do you have to fish within the county you live? My understanding is that you can not leave your county.
Just don’t allow Chinese products to benefit by exporting ANYTHING Fishing or hunting without 2 or 3 hundred % Tarrifs .
When are we (Americans) going finally tell them to take flying($$@#%€) at their goals aimed at destroying America? . COVID 19,fentynol,opioids, intelligent properties,?and who knows what else?
I am confused because even though Governor Abbot allows fishing, our County Judge said NO in a press conference today.
I am confused because even though Governor Abbot allows fishing, our County Judge said NO in a press conference today. We can’t get a straight answer!
Governor decree over rules county/city decrees.