event_title: Adopt an Access

event_time_zone: America/Chicago

event_start: September 01, 2024 07:00

event_duration: 220320

event_end: February 01, 2025 06:00

event_address: Beaumont, TX 77705, United States

event_description: 2024-2025 Adopt an Access Program Purpose:To get BHA and non-BHA members involved with cleaning up public land by adopting a public access hunting, fishing, or outdoor recreation site of their choosing.Access sites:Any access site that is used to access public land and/or waters for any outdoor recreation activity. Emphasis should be placed on Voluntary Public Access sites enrolled with TPWDMany of the dove fields and small game hunting properties included as part of the Annual Public Hunting (APH) permit are private lands which are leased as part of the Voluntary Public Access (VPA). As a sign of appreciation, Texas BHA is looking for members to adopt a VPA lease for the 2024-2025 hunting season.To adopt a VPA lease, select a property from the APH map found on the TPWD webpage. VPA properties are represented by the gold stars and clicking the star will show the name and unit number. After selecting a property, complete the form here.About the Voluntary Public Access Program:Each year, landowners across the state participate in the Voluntary Public Access (VPA) program, leasing their land to the state so it can be opened for public hunting access for all Texans who purchase the Annual Public Hunting (APH) permit with their Hunting License for $48. VPA leases can be found in all areas of the state, with many near our largest cities. These properties are typically leased for the September/October dove season but may also be leased for other game as well, including waterfowl, upland birds, and other small game.Ask of Adopters:By adopting a VPA lease, a BHA member is pledging to:Purchase your 2023-2024 Annual Public Hunting (APH) PermitPlace a BHA Adopt an Access sign on the siteEnjoy the public land! Get out and hunt at least once, and preferably at least once after opening weekend.Bring a trash bag during your visit and collect trash on or adjacent to the public hunting grounds (after a morning hunt or before an afternoon hunt)For each bag of trash collected during the month of September, log the collection on the BHA Public Lands Month portal.Write a thank you note that can be delivered to the landowner (if enrolled under the VPA program).We also ask that you send photos of yourself and your hunt party enjoying our Public Lands to Texas BHA or tag Texas BHA on social media.Ask of Sponsor:Help with the cost of the signs (see attached invoice)Potential discount code offered to those who adopt an access sitePush the program on social media***Please note that this program does not only encompass the VPA program properties, but any public access site is welcome to enroll. However, it is strongly encouraged to find the VPA’s and enroll them as a show of thanks to the private landowner’s for opening their property to the public.Adopt an Access sign up form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEhyLiXTPyaOykhRmnDkyPsJ7soraQE3IZs48wN5KinZyN4Q/viewform?usp=sf_linkSocial Media Post:The 2024-2025 Adopt and Access Program is underway! This year we are asking BHA members to either adopt their favorite or a problem public access site and keep up with it throughout the year. These can be boat ramps, hiking trails, WMA walk-in parking areas, or a TPWD public hunting area. Members that sign up will get a TX BHA adopt an access sign mailed to them and a 15% off discount code to Sure Shot Game Calls!Sign-up link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEhyLiXTPyaOykhRmnDkyPsJ7soraQE3IZs48wN5KinZyN4Q/viewform?usp=sf_linkBy adopting a VPA lease, a BHA member is pledging to:Purchase your 2023-2024 Annual Public Hunting (APH) PermitPlace a BHA Adopt an Access sign on the siteEnjoy the public land! Get out and hunt at least once, and preferably at least once after opening weekend.Bring a trash bag during your visit and collect trash on or adjacent to the public hunting grounds (after a morning hunt or before an afternoon hunt)