Started in 1981, Operation Game Thief has paid out over $195,000 in rewards for the conviction of those who have been convicted of wildlife crimes. The black bear above was illegally killed in Menard County at least 10 years ago, according to Warden Murr. In addition, the various buck antlers on the walls were also illegally taken throughout different Texas counties. On the other side of this trailer are the results of Operation Game Thief on the fishing side of TPWD, such as alligator, shocking devices, cages, etc. Besides guns and rifles, boats and fishing equipment have been confiscated by game wardens during illegal activity of perpetrators.