AUSTIN Texans now have a faster, easier and completely anonymous way to report fishing, wildlife and boating violations — putting the power to protect our natural resources right at their fingertips. Operation Game Thief (OGT), Texas’ wildlife crime-stoppers program, has launched Tip411 — a new mobile app, text line and online web form that makes reporting wildlife crimes more accessible than ever.

Whether in the field, on the water, or scrolling on a phone at home, anyone can now report suspicious activity in seconds.

“Protecting Texas wildlife and our natural resources is a shared responsibility,” Col. Ron VanderRoest, TPWD law enforcement director, said in a news release. “This new system makes it easier than ever for the public to speak up and make a difference while staying complete

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