[quote=Double Naught Spy]... Gives the term on the License plate, "EXEMPT", a whole new meaning.

Almost fraud..........

I wish THF and other Texas hunting groups, would petition the TP&W and Governor Abbot to terminate this Warden and the supervisory staff that accepted this behavior. Them condoning this because it is the "standard used against civilians" is IMO, BS. He is not a civilian in his capacity and what he was involved in. I am former LEO and this stinks to high heavens. Gives the term on the License plate, "EXEMPT", a whole new meaning.

I am thinking same thing. The agent will look better in public eyes if they claim their guys get a free permit as part of benefit package.
Just make sure it is the combo permit.

I start to understand why the warden is not fired. Because TWPD will likely have to terminate half of its work force if they enforce such a strict penalty.

It's probably better if you contact your state reps yourself. Of course, how many of us actually will?? I just did.

It's probably better if you contact your state reps yourself. Of course, how many of us actually will?? I just did.

I also think organizations like THF, with a membership (signed petition), gets noticed more than individual complaints.

This just sent to all my Reps of both districts I have property in...copy if you like.

Dear Sirs,

I write to you concerning the apparent impropriety of the TPWD and its dealings with GW Fried. As a citizen that does business that is regulated by TPWD, the reports of GW Fried's poaching numerous times and that of his fellow employees doing the same has me concerned for the integrity of the agency and the industry.

The example set by GW Fried is bad enough. We have dealt with our fair share of poachers in this area, and it is a very frustrating ordeal. Now to learn that those authorized to enforce game laws are taking part in the same illegal behavior, only leads me to believe his behavior will embolden poachers. The appearance of how things were handled gives the impression that he got away with it with only a slap on the wrist. To most poachers, if they were to receive the same treatment, it would be no deterrent at all. At the very least he should have been removed from the TPWD force. How can anyone, superiors and civilians alike, ever trust a law enforcer who breaks the very laws he enforces? All those who guide for me, or enter my property, know full well they will be removed and/or lose their employment if I catch them breaking game laws, much less the Game Warden.

On top of this, TPWD resources were used to raise money for GW Fried's hospital bills and recovery. In my estimation fraud was committed in doing so. Reports explain that Fried confessed, while laying in his hospital bed, to poaching moments before he was shot. Yet this information was kept quiet and fund raising was conducted with this full knowledge. I suggest a full investigation be made into the matters and restitution be made to those that contributed.

In this day and age of heightened scrutiny of enforcement agencies, issues like these must be handled with the utmost integrity. I do not believe the TPWD has done so in these matters.

We Texas hunters pride ourselves on being upstanding members of a long held Texan tradition. We in the industry of hunting strive to keep our profession up held in an honorable light. I'm afraid the TPWD has just given Texas hunting and hunters a big black eye.

Thank you for your time.

Faithfully Texan,
Steve Valentine

Than I'm cold. Because it sure should take away his privilege to use agency resources to do so. No one has the right to defraud another out of money without full disclosure. BTW, when are we going to stop making up rights?

I've seen people have fund raisers for a whole lot harder to justify reasons. Not saying he probably shouldn't move on to another line of work though.

I've seen people have fund raisers for a whole lot harder to justify reasons. Not saying he probably shouldn't move on to another line of work though.

So what amounts to a class C misdemeanor takes away his right to have fund raisers done to offset medical and living expenses? Damn, that's cold.

"Chris Fried, a Texas Game Warden, was bow hunting on Sunday, December 29th, in the Cooper Wildlife Management Area near Sulphur Springs. During his hunt he observed suspicious activity. Thinking someone might be illegally hunting on the state property, Chris' law enforcement training kicked in and he left his stand to investigate.

One of our own was shot in line of duty serving our great State. Chris Fried '07 is a Texas Game Warden and was shot early this month. Since he was off duty during the incident (even though he was responding to local problem) him and his family do not get the full benefit of Texas's offered services to wounded uniform officers. Chris and his family need the Aggie network to help them in this time of need.

Two men were recently arrested and booked into the Delta County Jail in Cooper in connection with the shooting of Chris Fried, , who was injured while bow hunting in the federal Wildlife Management Area east of Cooper Lake.

And just because he told them he had done it twice previously doesn't mean he was charged with three counts. He was "caught" only the one time.