Report Wilderness Crime

1. Document the violation: Note date, time, location, and what you observed. Take photos or video if safe.
2. Identify the right agency: Use the contact list below. Wildlife and habitat issues go to TPWD or USFWS; water/air pollution to TCEQ.
3. Call or submit a report: Provide your documentation. You can report anonymously in many cases.
4. Follow up: Ask for a reference number. You may be contacted if more information is needed.

Reach out to these agencies to report wildlife and environmental violations. Replace placeholder numbers with current contacts as needed.

• Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)

  Report wildlife violations, habitat destruction, and illegal taking of game.

  1-800-792-1112Website
• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

  Federal violations: endangered species, migratory birds, wetlands.

  1-800-344-9453Website
• Hood County Game Warden

  Local TPWD game warden for Hood County.

  817-573-3713
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

  Water pollution, air quality, and environmental permits.

  1-800-687-4040Website

These are types of violations that can occur during data center or industrial construction. If you observe similar activities, consider reporting.

• Illegal clearing or destruction of habitat (trees, brush, wetlands) without required permits
• Harassment, harm, or killing of protected species (endangered species, migratory birds, bats)
• Water pollution from construction runoff affecting streams, ponds, or aquifers
• Unauthorized discharge of wastewater or pollutants into water bodies
• Disturbance of known nesting sites or denning areas during construction
• Illegal taking of game (deer, turkey) or destruction of wildlife without permits
• Violations of environmental permits or conditions of approval for development