I expect more than 350,000 visitors will visit TFFC in the first year. I'd say it's visionary and innovative. Largemouth bass are the number-one game fish in the United States. Governor Bush recognized this in a recent speech when he said the TFFC is a big deal for Texas and the nation. It's a fabulous combination.
Some people expect it.
The key here is matching the audience to the program. The buzz word is Edu-tainment. The average age of anglers in the U.S. is 41. In Texas, it's 42. TPWD derives its operating revenue mainly from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses.