Despite a long standing tradition that defined animal as a terrestrial vertebrate for purposes of hunting a bird or animal in Texas, it appears that TWPD is willing to sacrifice any remaining political capital it might have in an unenforceable attempt (IMO) to close the loophole that exists for invertebrates under HB12!

Three to four weeks ago, a friend of mine who was coming with me to Texas to collect beetles and other insects, was given assurances by Robert McDonald, Regulations Coordinator-TPWD, that Section 44, HB12, DID NOT APPLY TO INSECTS AND OTHER INVERTEBRATES. This morning, MR. McDonald changed his tune.
Apparently, he changed his tune because wardens were suddenly encountering quite a few bug collectors out in the field and were reporting having problems enforcing the new law-lol.

What a disgraceful attempt to bend the law to fit enforcement. I think the proverbial @#@# is about to hit the fan!!!!

R

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