The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Amendment--A specific alteration or revision of currently permitted activities, the effect of which does not constitute, as determined by the department, a new trapping, transporting and transplanting operation.
2. (2) Certified Wildlife Trapper--An individual who receives a department-issued permit pursuant to this section and agrees by signature, subject to applicable penalties, to abide by all conditions listed on the permit.
3. (3) Department--The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department or any authorized employee thereof.
4. (4) Game Animal--An animal listed in Parks and Wildlife Code, §63.001.
5. (5) Game Bird--A bird listed in Parks and Wildlife Code, §64.001.
6. (6) Natural Habitat--The type of site where a game animal or game bird normally occurs and existing game populations are not dependent on manufactured feed or feeding devices for sustenance.
7. (7) Nuisance Squirrel--A squirrel that is causing damage to personal property.
8. (8) Overpopulation--A condition where the habitat is being detrimentally affected by high animal densities, or where such condition is imminent.
9. (9) Release Site--The specific destination of game animals or game birds to be relocated pursuant to a permit issued under this subchapter.
10. (10) Stocking Policy--The policy governing stocking activities made or authorized by the department as specified in §§52.101-52.105, 52.201, 52.202, 52.301 and 52.401 of this title (relating to Stocking Policy).
11. (11) Trap Site--The specific source of game animals or game birds to be relocated pursuant to a permit issued under this subchapter.
12. (12) Trap, Transport and Transplant Permit--A permit issued by the department that authorizes an individual to relocate game animals or game birds for wildlife management purposes.
13. (13) Trapping Period--A timeframe designated by the department, but not to exceed one year, during which the trapping, transporting, and transplanting of a specific game animal or game bird by individuals will be allowed.
14. (14) Urban White-Tailed Deer Removal Permit--A permit issued by the department that authorizes an individual to relocate white-tailed deer from areas where human health and safety concerns preclude adequate harvest of deer.
15. (15) Wildlife Management Purposes--Factors including, but not limited to, propagation, distribution, population reduction or enhancement, sex-ratio manipulation and genetic enhancement with respect to the relocation of game animals or game birds.
16. (16) Wildlife Stocking Plan--A document prepared by an applicant for a permit authorized through this subchapter that fulfills criteria and conditions specified on the permit application and justifies permit issuance.

Source Note:The provisions of this §65.101 adopted to be effective December 1, 1995, 20 TexReg 9569.