Texas Parks & Wildlife Laws

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  1. 4. No person may catch fish by method from private ponds without __ of the owner.
  2. 6. Chapter 66 prohibits fishing from __ maintained by the State Highway Department;
  3. 7. Public waters belong to the __ of the state.
  4. 9. Access to the water does not automatically give the occupants of a vessel access to __.
  5. 13. Local governments can charge entry, launch and __.
  6. 18. Canoes, rowboats, sailboats, and rubber rafts only need __ and Class A vessel lights.
  7. 19. But since [private waters] are privately owned, __ of the landowner must be obtained before fishing.
  8. 21. [Game wardens] have authority to enforce ___.
  9. 22. __ waters are part of coastal water.
  10. 25. The department employs two levels of law enforcement __.
  11. 26. Management of an animal population is weakened each time a hunter exceeds the bag limit or the angler keeps __ fish.
  12. 27. Texas Parks and Wildlife Laws __ the natural resources and guarantee their future.
  13. 28. The jurisdiction [of game wardens] is __ and extends to the coastal waterways, bays, and estuaries of the state.
  14. 30. Chapter 66 prohibits importing, possessing, selling, or __ harmful tropical fish into state waters;
  15. 31. The first ___ in June is the annual Free Fishing Day.
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  1. 1. Town, village, city and county government can control the use of __ within its jurisdiction.
  2. 2. __ and safe handling of a vessel is required for a fun-filled outing.
  3. 3. They may only operate these vessels when accompanied by a person __ years of age or older.
  4. 5. ___ and coastal waters are the same.
  5. 8. A person must have a ___ or tag to take certain species or use certain equipment.
  6. 10. Any angler can harvest game fish by the __ method.
  7. 11. Fishing in ___ does not require a fishing license.
  8. 12. Everyone must become active in the support and in __ those who violate the laws.
  9. 14. Texas has no less than ___ distinct ecosystems make up the state.
  10. 15. Tags and stamp endorsements are in addition to a valid ___.
  11. 16. __ fishing areas are all coastal or tidal waters.
  12. 17. Illegal fish or game includes those animals taken out of season, under sized or too many in __.
  13. 20. Any fish or game taken legally becomes illegal when in possession with __ fish or game.
  14. 23. If the species [caught] is not legal, it must be __.
  15. 24. __ fishing areas consist of all lakes, lagoons, rivers, and streams.
  16. 29. Ignorance of the law is no __.