31 Tex. Admin. Code § 65.151 - Definitions
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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