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MASTERWADER
Finger Mullet
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 Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 7:39 pm Post subject: Bird Island |
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Planning on wading the area early in the morning but have a question about getting there before the front station opens.
Is there a way to pay the fee before entering when it's closed, or do I have to wait till it opens? Trying to avoid getting a ticket but dont want to miss the early morning bite |
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Franklin
Horse Mullet
Joined: 09 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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If they are closed when you get there just pay when you leave. You don't have to wait til they open. They won't ticket you, may leave a letter on your truck reminding you to pay when leaving. If you don't pay when you leave they may mail you a ticket.
The real trick to avoiding a ticket is to not park in the boatramp area in a spot marked for truck with trailer only. There is only 4 spots for cars without trailers.
You are allowed to park over in the day use only area of the windsurfing side if you are wade fishing the area.
I have been going over their wade fishing more frequently lately and talked to one of the NPS folks about the best way to do it and avoid issues.
good luck |
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Bluffer
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Location: The Bluff...Bring back the Porch!
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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What if they are closed again on your way out? Pins runners go back thru late sometimes after they are closed again.
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Franklin
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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I didn't ask about that. I suppose I'd call them to make sure all was good if that happened.
I went ahead and bought annual pass so I didn't get too much more in depth on all the what ifs regarding paying.
I focused more on the parking rules.
Maybe if they are open when I go through tomorrow I will ask them |
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MASTERWADER
Finger Mullet
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| Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 12:00 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks I'll post a report tomorrow |
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Mad Dog
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Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Skillzzz9
Member White Shrimper Boot Club
Joined: 10 Apr 2008
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Location: Mustang Island
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| Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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Buying the annual PINS pass is like buying the annual STAR fishing tournament. It's just a given every year.
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ziacatcher
Full Grown Flour Bluffian
Joined: 22 Dec 2008
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Location: The Bluff
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| Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Mad Dog wrote: | Buy an annual pass next time they are open and leave the card on your dash. Of course park where it's legal.
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Then when you're old like me you can get a lifetime pass for $10 |
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