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[talltex]

I'm quite sure that I couldn't tell the difference between detention and arrest in some circumstances. However, I'm pretty sure Texas law requires you to id yourself when you are detained, not just when you're arrested.

The only way I know to differentiate is to ask: "Am I free to leave?"
TX law requires you to ID yourself if you're asked while detained.

I've never been stopped by a game warden for a tag check. Do they usually ask for ID in addition to the hunting license?

Not in my experience...never been asked for anything but the license

[talltex]

I would think they'd ask for id. Otherwise folks could use your buddys fishin license....

Possible, but seriously doubt there are many cases of people going out with a fake fishing license just on the off chance they'll run into a Game warden...

[cb1000rider]

I got a ticket my first time out back ten years ago. It was a little over 100. Licenses I think are about 40.

Point taken.

[talltex]

I got a ticket my first time out back ten years ago. It was a little over 100. Licenses I think are about 40.

I wasn't advocating going without a license by any means...I've had unexpected contacts with them many times as an avid hunter and fisherman...just saying that anyone worried about it enough to consider carrying a fake license would probably go ahead and just buy one. You were lucky to get out that light, because they will usually assess an additional penalty for each fish/bird/animal you have in possession at the time. Sounds like you were extraordinarily unlucky your first time out!

[srothstein]

I'm quite sure that I couldn't tell the difference between detention and arrest in some circumstances. However, I'm pretty sure Texas law requires you to id yourself when you are detained, not just when you're arrested.

Nope, just when arrested. Check for yourself. It is Section 38.02(a) of the Penal Code, available at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/D ... .htm#38.02" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

Section 38.02(b) prevents you from giving a fake name when detained, but the only mention of refused is in 38.02(a). This is how you get anonymous witnesses to crimes also.

[brainman]

I'm quite sure that I couldn't tell the difference between detention and arrest in some circumstances. However, I'm pretty sure Texas law requires you to id yourself when you are detained, not just when you're arrested.

Nope, just when arrested. Check for yourself. It is Section 38.02(a) of the Penal Code, available at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/D ... .htm#38.02" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

Section 38.02(b) prevents you from giving a fake name when detained, but the only mention of refused is in 38.02(a). This is how you get anonymous witnesses to crimes also.

And there it is in black and white. You're absolutely right. Brainfart on my part.