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Federal law enforcement officers ensure the safety of the public and the protection of natural resources. They address illegal activities, including poaching, taking of endangered species, dumping of trash, illegal operation of all terrain vehicles, trespassing, and more.
Keep in mind, refuge regulations also apply to McFaddin beach.To report a violation on McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge:
For injured wildlife, please contact a qualified wildlife rehabilitation facility near you.
Helpful Links: Digest of Federal Resource LawsTexas Parks and Wildlife Boater Registration Texas Department of Public Safety
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Blue crab are bottom-dwellers and can be found in every type of habitat in the Gulf of Mexico -- from back bays and estuaries to the saltiest and deepest of waters, they thrive in the low tide line or at depths of 120 feet. Throughout the various stages of their lives, they are an important food source for many species, including humans.
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