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

1. (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. (2) Aircraft--A mechanical or other device used for flight in the air.
3. (3) Applicant--An individual who files an application for an AMP.
4. (4) Department--The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department or a specifically authorized employee of the department.
5. (5) FAA--The Federal Aviation Administration of the United States Department of Transportation.

6. (6) Gunner--

   1. (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
   2. (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. (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. (8) Landowner's authorized agent (Agent)--A person authorized by a Landowner to act on behalf of the Landowner.
9. (9) Observer--A person other than a pilot or gunner who is on board an aircraft during AMP activities.
10. (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. (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. (12) Subagent--A person designated by an Agent to act as a gunner for the purpose of taking of feral hogs, aoudad sheep, or coyotes.
13. (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.

Source Note:The provisions of this §65.151 adopted to be effective April 4, 2005, 30 TexReg 1952; amended to be effective October 30, 2011, 36 TexReg 7343; amended to be effective January 4, 2017, 41 TexReg 4037; amended to be effective January 1, 2023, 47 TexReg 8732; amended to be effective April 29, 2026, 51 TexReg 2768.