Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 12 - FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PARKS
Chapter 12.9 - WILDLIFE DIVISION
Subchapter 12.9.3 - Bird Permits
Rule 12.9.301 - WILD BIRD PERMITS
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) The director of fish, wildlife, and parks may issue a certificate or permit for the taking, capturing, and possession of birds protected under 87-5-201, MCA, for the purposes herein specified, as follows:
(2) No certificate or permit will be issued for the killing of such birds as a means of collection, except as may be authorized under 87-2-806, MCA, relating to scientific collector's permits.
(3) No certificate or permit shall allow raptors to pass into private ownership.
(4) The director may set standards for determining if the merits of a project justify a certificate or permit being issued. He may limit the species and numbers of birds to be taken as well as the means used in taking or capturing. He may limit the period of possession. He may set a time limit during which the certificate is valid and may require a report of any or all activities conducted pursuant to the certificate or permit.
(5) No fee will be collected in connection with the issuance of such certificate or permit.
87-1-201, MCA; IMP, 87-5-201, MCA;