event_title: Adopt an Access 2023-2024

event_time_zone: America/Chicago

event_start: September 01, 2023 06:00

event_duration: 129600

event_end: November 30, 2023 05:00

event_address: Beaumont, TX, United States

event_description: Many 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 2023-2024 hunting season. To adopt a VPA lease, select a property from the APH map here. 2023-24 Texas Public Hunting (arcgis.com) VPA properties are represented by the gold stars and clicking the star will show you the name and unit number. After selecting a property, complete the form here:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C45ABA923A0FC1-adoptPLEASE SIGN UP TO ADOPT A LEASE BY NOVEMBER 30, 2023!By adopting a VPA lease, a BHA member is pledging to:Purchase your 2023-2024 Annual Public Hunting (APH) PermitEnjoy 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.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.Please note that this program does not only encompass the VPA program properties, any public access sight 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 up their property to the public.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 in close proximity to 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.