HuntingThe following are brief descriptions of regulation changes. This summary of regulation changes is intended to be used as a reference only. You are required to be familiar with all the changes to regulations that apply to each of these items.New methods of take are available during open rifle seasons, for more information please see below. Spotlighting/Headlighting Coyotes/Feral Hogs: See General Hunting Regulations. Quail Season on Department Managed Land: Closed to non-resident hunting February 1-15 on western Wildlife Management Areas. See Special Area Regulations.Trapping on Department Managed Land: Open same as statewide regulations from February 1 to the end of February. See Special Area Regulations.Camping on Department Managed Land: Limited to a maximum of 16 consecutive days, and for no more than 21 days in any 30 day period on the same WMA. Leaving a campsite unattended for a period longer than 48 hours is prohibited. Unattended camp items will be removed.. See Department Managed Area Rules.Mergansers now included in duck daily bag limit. See Migratory Game Bird Regulations. Squirrel: Season open year-round for falconry. See Small Game Regulations. Guidance for Arrow Rifle Hunters to Reduce Wounding Loss Air-powered arrow rifles function much differently than centerfire rifles or shotguns most hunters have traditionally used to hunt game birds and animals. Therefore, a hunter’s understanding of the limitations of arrow rifles is critical to minimize or avoid wounding loss when hunting and taking game.FishingLargemouth and/or Smallmouth Bass rule changes do not go into effect until September 11, 2022. Click HERE for additional information. The following are brief descriptions of regulation changes. This summary of regulation changes is intended to be used as a reference only. You are required to be familiar with all the changes to regulations that apply to each of these items. In addition to general housekeeping changes and reorganization of Title 800, fishing regulation changes for 2022-2023 include the following: The key change to fishing regulations involves a modification of the statewide size and bag limits for largemouth and smallmouth basses. Specifically, the statewide limit for largemouth and smallmouth basses (in aggregate) is six (6) fish per day, only one (1) of which may exceed sixteen (16) inches in length (See page 12). Public fishing waters with special area regulations may differ from the statewide limits, therefore, see pages 24-27 for special area regulations. When an individual angler possesses a tournament exemption authorized by the Department, daily bag ...
