Game Laws Flashcards

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What documents must reflect the applicant’s name and address in Texas?

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All documents must reflect the applicant’s name and a physical address in Texas.

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What additional residency documentation is required for Texas residents at the time of purchase?

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Except for a valid driver’s license or other state-issued identification card, additional residency documentation is not required.

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How are non-residents under 17 years of age classified for the purchase of a youth hunting license?

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Non-residents under 17 years of age are considered residents for the purchase of the youth hunting license.

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What is the validity period for most hunting and fishing licenses sold?

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Most hunting and fishing licenses are valid from the date of sale through August 31, 2025.

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What types of licenses do not meet the August 31, 2025 validity date?

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The following do not meet the date:
* Temporary hunting and fishing licenses
* Year-from-Purchase fishing license
* Lake Texoma fishing license

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What is required to hunt during an archery-only season?

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Archery Endorsement is required to hunt during an archery-only season.

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Which endorsement is required to hunt migratory game birds?

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Migratory Game Bird Endorsement is required.

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What endorsements are required to fish in different water types?

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The endorsements required are:
* Freshwater Fishing Endorsement for public fresh water
* Saltwater Fishing Endorsement for salt water

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What must be done to replace lost or destroyed licenses?

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Lost or destroyed licenses can be replaced by signing an Application for Replacement License affidavit.

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What is unlawful regarding hunting or fishing licenses?

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It is unlawful to:
* Hunt or fish without a valid license
* Use another person’s license
* Let someone else use your license
* Purchase more than one license for the same activity

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What is mandated by federal and state law regarding Social Security Numbers?

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Collection of Social Security Number is mandated for child support collection enforcement, exempting persons 13 years and younger.

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What does the ‘Super Combo’ package include for Texas residents?

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The ‘Super Combo’ includes:
* Resident Hunting License
* Resident Fishing License
* Five state endorsements

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What is the fee for the ‘Super Combo’ license package?

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$68

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What is the fee for a Senior Super Combo license package?

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$32

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What are the qualifications for obtaining a Texas Resident Active Duty Military License Package?

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Available to any Texas resident on full-time active military service.

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What is the fee for the Super Combo Hunting and All-Water Fishing Package for active duty military?

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FREE

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What is required for a disabled veteran to qualify for the license package?

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Must have a disability rating of 50% or more and provide proof of disability.

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What does a lifetime license include?

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Lifetime licenses include all state endorsements except the Reptile and Amphibian endorsement.

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What is the fee for a Lifetime Resident Combination Hunting and Fishing License?

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$1,800

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Fill in the blank: A lifetime license is not valid for _______.

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commercial fur trapping or for other commercial fishing and hunting uses.

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True or False: Digital tags for lifetime licenses are available at an additional fee.

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False

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What must all fish landed in Texas comply with?

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Texas bag and length limits

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In Arkansas waters of the Red River, what requirements apply?

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Requirements of Arkansas

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What is required to fish in Oklahoma waters of the Red River?

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Requirements of Oklahoma

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What license is required to fish on Lake Texoma?
Appropriate license from Texas or Oklahoma or Lake Texoma fishing license (Item 208)
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What is needed to fish from the Texas bank from Denison Dam to Shawnee Creek?
Valid Texas fishing license
27
What fishing license is required for wade-fishing or fishing from a boat in Texas waters from Denison Dam to Shawnee Creek?
Oklahoma fishing license
28
Who is exempt from fishing license requirements in Texas?
Oklahoma residents 65 years of age or older
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What marks the upstream boundary of Lake Texoma?
Sycamore Creek at Latitude 33°53.663’, Longitude -96°59.009’
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What is the fee for the Lake Texoma License (Item 208)?
$12
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Until when is the Lake Texoma License valid?
Until December 31 following the date of issuance
32
What is required to fish in the lakes and rivers forming a common boundary between Louisiana and Texas?
Properly licensed or exempt residents of either state or valid non-resident fishing licenses
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What is required to fish in Mexican state or federal waters?
Recreational fishing license or Permiso de Pesca Deportiva
34
When is Free Fishing Day?
June 7, 2025
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What fishing opportunity exists on the first Saturday in June each year?
Everyone can fish recreationally without licenses or endorsements
36
Where can anglers fish for free all year?
More than 70 state parks
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What is not required to fish on waters completely enclosed within private property?
Fishing license
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What is the validity period for all hunting licenses?
From date of purchase until August 31
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Who is exempt from hunting license requirements?
Coyotes attacking livestock, feral hogs on private property, commercial trappers with a license, and landowners taking depredating fur-bearing animals
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What is the fee for a Resident Hunting License (101)?
$25
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What is the fee for a Youth Hunting License?
$7
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What is the fee for a Non-resident General Hunting License (105)?
$315
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What is the fee for a Non-resident Spring Turkey License (118)?
$126
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What is required for Non-residents purchasing the Spring Turkey License?
$7 Upland Endorsement
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What is the fee for a Non-resident Special Small Game/Exotic Hunting License (107)?
$132
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What is the fee for a Trapper’s License for residents (106)?
$19
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What is required to hunt fur-bearing animals?
Trapper’s License
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What is the fee for a Hunting Lease License for 1 through 499 acres?
$79
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What is the fee for a Hunting Lease License for 500 through 999 acres?
$147
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What is the fee for a Hunting Lease License for 1,000 acres or more?
$252
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Who is required to have a Hunting Lease License?
Landowner or landowner’s agent leasing hunting rights for pay or other consideration
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Where must the Hunting Lease License be displayed?
On the property
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What is required to hunt sandhill cranes in Texas?
Federal Sandhill Crane Hunting Permit issued by TPWD
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Is the Federal Sandhill Crane Hunting Permit free?
Yes
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What must you keep a record of when hunting sandhill cranes?
Hunting activities for the federal harvest survey
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What is the fee for the Archery Endorsement?
$7
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What is required to hunt game animals during an Archery-Only open season?
Archery Endorsement
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What is the fee for the Texas Migratory Game Bird Endorsement?
$7
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What is required to hunt migratory game birds?
Texas Migratory Game Bird Endorsement
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What is required for waterfowl hunters 16 years of age or older?
A valid Federal Duck Stamp
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What is the fee for the Federal Duck Stamp?
$25 plus fulfillment
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What is the fee for the Upland Game Bird Endorsement?
$7
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What is the fee for the Reptile and Amphibian Endorsement?
$10
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What is required for an adult to access designated public hunting lands in Texas?
Annual Public Hunting Permit
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What is required for titling motorized vessels in Texas?
Title application, bill of sale, and either MSO or original signed title
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Which vessels must be titled in Texas?
* All motorized vessels * All non-motorized vessels 14 feet or longer * All internal combustion outboard motors
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What is the titling requirement for trailers in Texas?
Registered/titled through the local county tax office
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How long do you have to submit applications for title after purchase?
Not later than 45 days
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What vessels are exempt from titling?
* USCG documented vessels * Non-motorized vessels under 14 feet
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What is the validity period for a Texas boat registration?
Two years
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What is the tax rate for vessels purchased in Texas?
6.25% of the sales price
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What is required for every transfer of ownership of a vessel?
A signed bill of sale or invoice
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What is the New Resident tax for bringing a boat into Texas?
$15.00
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Where must the TX number be displayed on a vessel?
Each side of the forward half
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What is the minimum height for the TX number characters?
Three inches
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How must the TX number be formatted?
In BLOCK characters, separated by hyphens or equivalent spaces
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Where should the validation decal be affixed on a vessel?
Three inches towards the rear from the TX number
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What must the number printed on the decal match?
The number listed on the certificate of number card issued for the vessel described on the card.
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Where can antique boats display the registration decal?
On the left portion of the windshield or attached to the certificate of number if there is no windshield.
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What must USCG Documented vessels display on both sides of the bow?
Only the Validation Decal.
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What must always be aboard and available for inspection by an enforcement officer?
The certificate of number (registration).
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What is required for homemade boats?
An affidavit of origin and proof of materials used in construction.
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What must be issued to homemade boats by a TPWD game warden?
A Hull Identification Number (HIN).
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Is it legal to possess a vessel with an altered hull identification number?
No, it is illegal.
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What must accompany a sworn statement for a vessel with an altered number?
A fee of $25.00 and an inspection certificate from a game warden.
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What is the registration fee for vessels less than 16 feet in length?
$32.
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What is the fee for transferring ownership of any Texas registered vessel?
$11.
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What is the fee for a replacement Certificate of Number Card?
$11.
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What is the fee for a Certificate of Title for a vessel or outboard motor?
$27.
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What is the New Resident Tax for owners relocating to Texas?
$15.
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What is the sales/use tax percentage in Texas?
6.25%.
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What is the fee for a Game Warden Inspection or State Assigned Hull Identification Number?
$25.
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What is the annual fee for a Party Boat Inspection?
$132.
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What is the fee for a new marine dealer license application?
$500.
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How long does the recorded owner have to notify TPWD after selling a vessel?
20 days.
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Who is required to take a Boater Education course in Texas?
Those born on or after September 1, 1993.
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What is required to operate a vessel powered by a motor of more than 15 horsepower?
Successful completion of a TPWD-certified boater education course and possession of a valid photo I.D.
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What happens to a person guilty of operating violations?
They must complete an approved boater education course and pay a fine.
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Fill in the blank: A person may not operate a PWC or motorboat powered by a motor of more than 15 horsepower on public waters unless they are at least ______.
13 years of age.
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True or False: Proof of completion of the requirements to obtain a vessel operator’s license issued by the USCG satisfies the requirement for completing a boater education course in Texas.
True.