1. (a) A permittee shall release all wildlife capable of surviving in the wild in accordance with the provisions of this section, unless specifically authorized in writing by the department to do otherwise.
2. (b) A permit holder shall not release wildlife in such a manner or at such a location so that the released animals are likely to become a nuisance or a depredation threat.
3. (c) Wildlife releases shall not be made in or to fenced or enclosed areas that prevent the animal from leaving at will.
4. (d) Protected wildlife shall be released only to habitat appropriate for the species.
5. (e) Permittees may not release wildlife on department property without the permission of the department.
6. (f) A permittee commits an offense if the permittee is on private property and fails to have on their person the written permission of the landowner, lessee, or operator to be on that property.

Source Note:The provisions of this §69.51 adopted to be effective January 30, 1997, 22 TexReg 902; amended to be effective April 23, 2001, 26 TexReg 3025.