Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 040 - Game and Fish Commission
Sub-Agency 0001 - Game and Fish Commission Regulations
Chapter 33 - SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL OR SPECIAL PURPOSE PERMITS
Section 33-3 - Application Requirements

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 33-3

Current through September 21, 2024

Unless otherwise exempted, a permit is required for the take of wildlife for educational, scientific research, or special purpose use. Applications may be considered from duly authorized agents of educational institutions, governmental entities, non-governmental scientific research entities, accredited colleges or universities, or qualified persons as determined by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (Department).

(a) An application for a permit shall be submitted on a Department provided form. The application shall be completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications, or applications containing false statements or misrepresentations, shall be denied and may be revoked. When applicable, the application shall state the name of the educational institution, governmental entity, or non-governmental scientific research entity for which the applicant is an agent and the title or position said applicant holds. The application shall designate the name of the individual responsible as the permittee and any other person(s) authorized for the activities conducted under the permit. The application shall include in detail:

(i) A list of the species to be taken;

(ii) The numbers to be taken;

(iii) The specific Department administrative region(s) where species are to be taken. The applicant may be asked to provide specific locations by quarter (1/4) section, section, township and range or Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates or to an equivalent level of precision;

(iv) Approximate dates when species will be taken;

(v) Method(s) of take to be used;

(vi) A description of any invasive procedures proposed to be utilized, with or without instruments, that break the surface of the skin, mucosal barrier or that physically enter the body, including contact with an internal body cavity.

(vii) The purpose for which such taking will be made;

(viii) The expected benefits to science, research, education or Department management goals;

(ix) A complete description of wildlife holding facilities to be used (if any);

(x) The method of euthanasia to be used (if any); and,

(xi) A detailed study plan that contains:
(A) A statement of the need for the study, expected management application and benefit to the state of Wyoming or the general knowledge of wildlife;

(B) A description of study area(s), data collection and analytical methodologies that demonstrate ability to meet study objectives;

(C) A description of financial and other resources that demonstrate ability to meet study objectives; and,

(D) A description of the final disposition of any wildlife or wildlife parts taken into possession while conducting activities described in the permit.

(b) The Department may require the applicant to provide certification demonstrating the applicant is proficient in the methods or techniques to be utilized while conducting activities authorized by the permit. Copies of any required federal permit(s) for the take of wildlife, if applicable, shall accompany the permit application, or be submitted to the Department prior to conducting permit activities.

(c) The application for a permit must be received by the Department at least thirty (30) consecutive days prior to the expected initiation of the permit activity.

(d) When an application for a permit has been denied, the Department Permitting Officer shall send a certified, registered letter with return receipt to the applicant indicating the Department's decision to deny the permit application and the reason(s) for the denial.

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