Call a game warden before you hunt?

It is always a good idea to establish a relationship with the game warden. I do not call him everytime I hunt but let him know what ranches I hunt and if a problem as ever occured. The only time I have had a land owner upset...the warden texts me and tells me to be careful where the dogs get and to watch out for the "wacko".

I just touched base with him on wednesday. A good game warden will see that you are a law abiding hunter and understand what you are doing.

I have taken many game wardens on hunts, their bosses, family, friends and even federal game wardens. Many of the guys from the TPWD headquarters in austin have gone and really enjoyed the hunts. Anything a person can do to shed a good light on hog doggers is a benefit to all doggers.

The local game warden and ajoining county warden has called me out to meet with land owners and even got me permission to hunt on several ranches. I think it is a good move.