The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter,
shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise.
(1) Aerial Management Permit (AMP)--A permit issued
by the department to count, photograph, relocate, capture, hunt or
take wildlife or exotic animals by the use of aircraft.
(2) Aircraft--A mechanical or other device used for
flight in the air.
(3) Applicant--An individual who files an application
for an AMP.
(4) Department--The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
or a specifically authorized employee of the department.
(5) FAA--The Federal Aviation Administration of the
United States Department of Transportation.
(6) Gunner--
(A) A Landowner, Agent, or Subagent who captures, takes,
shoots, or attempts to capture, take, or shoot wildlife or exotic
animals from an aircraft; and
(B) any person who participates in the capture, take,
shooting, or attempted capture, take, or shooting of feral hogs as
a result of the use of a drone to locate feral hogs for purposes of
eventual take or capture.
(7) Landowner's authorization (LOA)--Signed consent
from the Landowner or Agent to manage a specified number of wildlife
or exotic animals from an aircraft on certain property.
(8) Landowner's authorized agent (Agent)--A person
authorized by a Landowner to act on behalf of the Landowner.
(9) Observer--A person other than a pilot or gunner
who is on board an aircraft during AMP activities.
(10) Pilot--An individual who controls an aircraft
to count, photograph, relocate, capture, or take wildlife or exotic
animals, and includes a co-pilot.
(11) Qualified Landowner, Agent, or Subagent--A person
who is not prohibited from acting as a gunner under the provisions
of §65.154(d) of this title (relating to Issuance of Permit;
Amendment and Renewal).
(12) Subagent--A person designated by an Agent to act
as a gunner for the purpose of taking of feral hogs or coyotes.
(13) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV, or drone)--An aircraft
that is remotely controlled or flown by an operator who is not physically
present in the aircraft while it is flying.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §65.151 adopted to be effective April 4, 2005, 30 TexReg 1952; amended to be effective October 30, 2011, 36 TexReg 7343; amended to be effective January 4, 2017, 41 TexReg 4037; amended to be effective January 1, 2023, 47 TexReg 8732 |
