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Texas Parks and Wildlife Code - PARKS & WILD § 43.252. Field Trial Permit

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A person may apply to the department in the manner prescribed by commission rules for a permit under this section exempting registered participants in a field trial held by the person from the hunting license requirements of Chapter 42 while the individuals are participating in the field trial.

(b) The department may issue a permit under this section only for a field trial held on privately owned land or on public land authorized under commission rules adopted under Section 43.253(a).

(c) An application for a field trial permit must:

(1) be on a form prescribed by the department;  and

(2) contain the following information:

(A) the name and address of the applicant;

(B) the address of the property on which the field trial is to be held;

(C) the species of wildlife to be pursued in the field trial;

(D) if applicable, the name of the hunting dog club or organization sanctioning the field trial;  and

(E) any other information required by the department.

(d) The fee for a field trial permit is $50.

(e) A field trial permit is valid:

(1) for a period of nine consecutive days; and

(2) only on the land specified in the permit.

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