SECTION 65.204. Recreational Use of Wildlife Management Areas

(a) Hunting is allowed on wildlife management areas and public hunting lands only as provided in this subchapter.

(b) The following recreational uses may be allowed on a wildlife management area if authorized by the executive director:

(1) camping;

(2) equestrian activities, including horseback riding;

(3) hiking;

(4) bicycling;

(5) water recreation, which may include, but is not limited to boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming;

(6) nature viewing (wildlife watching, wildflower viewing, etc.);

(7) fishing;

(8) educational and demonstration programs; and

(9) other recreational uses consistent and compatible with the purposes for which the wildlife management area was purchased, leased or otherwise acquired.

(c) Any recreational use allowed under subsection (b) of this section is subject to conditions and restrictions, including dates, times, and locations, prescribed by the executive director,

(d) No person may engage in any of the recreational uses listed in subsection (b) of this section on a wildlife management area unless such use is expressly authorized by the executive director.

Source Note: The provisions of this §65.204 adopted to be effective July 2, 2006, 31 TexReg 5137; amended to be effective July 17, 2017, 42 TexReg 3542