Who is a member of a WMA?

[Huntin Addict]

I am gathering info from any and all who want to give it about the WMA that they belong to. Do you like the organization? Do you even participate? What would you change?


Any and all opinions are welcome.

I’ll start!! I am a current member of the Harvey Creek WMA in Colorado County, and I am impressed with the organization as a whole. WE have some great members who take control and interest in where we are headed and good leadership to help get there. The only negative would be how do we recruit and maintain the new members as well as revive the members who don’t participate in the meetings.

Thanks

[Tex]

I'm a member in Lee county. It has been a great thing for us. It allows you to meet your neighbors and understand that you don't "have" to shoot a deer because "If I don't my neighbor will". I always go to the end of the year banquet. It allows you to see what nice bucks folks have taken.

[Huntin Addict]

ttt

[tglaser]

I'm a member of the Harper area WMA. It covers the entire Harper school district, so it touches on four counties out there. Honestly I'm just getting involved in it, although our ranch had been a member since inception. It seems to be a really great concept - for low fenced landowners to get together and share wildlife management info - peers teaching each other how to grow bigger deer, properly manage the range, etc.

One issue I can see in our group is the generational gap, and how they look at deer management. A lot of the older ranchers still have preconceived notions about does, or spikes and it can be a little like moving a mountain on some of these things.

In the end, I think it's all about what you make it. There's a certain amount of leeway for group dynamics when trying to work together, but WMAs have the advantage of all working toward the same goal.

Thanks for bringing this up. I'm interested to hear about others' experiences.

[rwittliff]

We just formed one in Blanco County - good enthusiasm so far

[Huntin Addict]

Come on Fellas Only three of us??

[Team me]

Just set my applicant in yesterday for Alum Creek WMA in Bastrop county. Looking forward to going soon.

[TransPecos]

I am a member of the Jordan Springs WMA in Brown/Mills county. Have been for years. We report our harvests and try to follow their harvest recommendations. I think it is a good thing, we had AR years before Brown county instituted real antler restrictions.

[BTLowry]

I am a member of all of the Texas public WMAs, I paid my yearly $48 fee

[Huntin Addict]

I am a member of all of the Texas public WMAs, I paid my yearly $48 fee

Thanks!!

[Mister Bubba's bulletman]

Don't go to many meetings but do do the spotlight survey every summer.

[JW]

We are. I was told its the oldest one in the state. Cave Creek WMA. Started in 1972 near Stonewall.

[BTLowry]

Thanks!!

When I first read your post I thought you were asking about everyone's favorite state WMA. When I figured it out I decided to make an attempt at being funny

[swedige]

I'm a member of the Harper area WMA. It covers the entire Harper school district, so it touches on four counties out there. Honestly I'm just getting involved in it, although our ranch had been a member since inception. It seems to be a really great concept - for low fenced landowners to get together and share wildlife management info - peers teaching each other how to grow bigger deer, properly manage the range, etc.

One issue I can see in our group is the generational gap, and how they look at deer management. A lot of the older ranchers still have preconceived notions about does, or spikes and it can be a little like moving a mountain on some of these things.

In the end, I think it's all about what you make it. There's a certain amount of leeway for group dynamics when trying to work together, but WMAs have the advantage of all working toward the same goal.

Thanks for bringing this up. I'm interested to hear about others' experiences.

I'm a member of the same WMA. Some of the meetings are good, some are purely social, which is fine unless you're driving 90 minutes to get there. I wish more hunters leasing properties would become involved, as opposed to just the landowners.