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Report Illegal Activity

Help Stop Crimes Against Texas Wildlife

If you see illegal activities or crimes against fish, wildlife and other natural resources, you can do your part. When you report illegal activity, you're helping Game Wardens protect wildlife and uphold the outdoor traditions of ethical sportsmanship.

Your participation isn't just helpful – it's critical! It's easy to send an anonymous tip to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Game Wardens, who will handle it from there.

Note: You can also report boating violations.

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Earn rewards up to $1000

If your tip leads to a conviction, you may be offered a reward of up to $1,000, which you can decline. The amount of the reward is based on factors like the severity of the violation, the number and type of animals involved, and the assistance you provide.

Crimes and Illegal Activities to Report – Anonymously

Your security and identity are safe-guarded by our Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. Game Wardens. And the information you give is only used to apprehend the offender.

Hunting Crimes & Illegal Activities

  • Hunting out of season
  • Untagged deer
  • Road hunting and hunting without landowner's permission
  • Hunting migratory game birds over bait or with unplugged shotguns
  • Exceeding the bag limit

Fishing Crimes & Illegal Activities

OGT fish seizure

Boating Crimes & Illegal Activities

  • Driving a boat while intoxicated
  • Children under 13 not wearing a lifejacket - Water Safety Act
  • Operating PWC (jet ski) after sunset/at night
  • Reckless operation of a boat that endangers life, limb or property
  • Exceeding headway speed when operating boat within 50 feet of any vessel, person, shore, stationary platform or other object

Examples of Helpful Tips

Not all ‘tips’ are helpful. To ensure that you are contributing useful information, be sure to include as much information as you can that answers the questions: Who, What, When, Where, and How you know.

Dos and Don'ts for Helpful Tips

  • Not-in-progress emergencies

    • Do: "I've seen people hunting from the road around FM 2770 and town this week."
    • Don't: "I need help now!"

  • Suspicious activity

    • Do: "My neighbor has a deer hanging in his backyard – and it’s not deer season!"
    • Don't: "I’m suspicious of my neighbor."

  • Stay safe

    • Do try to observe without being seen – be safe and watch from a distance
    • Do avoid direct confrontation - don't take the law into your own hands

Send Your Anonymous Tip

Choose from 4 easy options to send your tip:

Option 1: Text message

Text your tip to to 847411, add the keyword "TXOGT"

Option 2: Mobile app

Download the Texas OGT (Operation Game Thief) mobile app for free on Android or iPhone.

Download at the App Store Get it on Google Play

Watch this video on how to submit tips using the mobile app

Option 3: Online form

Submit your tip through the online form on the Tip411.com website

Option 4: Phone call

Call 1-800-792-GAME (4263)