1. (1) Wild raptors held by a permittee may be permanently transferred to a resident authorized to possess raptors for falconry purposes provided:

   1. (a) the permittees submit a federal form 3-186A or submit the information electronically as authorized by the department;
   2. (b) no money, barter or any other consideration is involved in the transfer.

2. (2) Wild raptors held by a permittee may be permanently transferred to a nonresident authorized to possess raptors for falconry purposes provided:

   1. (a) the permittees submit a federal form 3-186A or submit the information electronically as authorized by the department;
   2. (b) an export permit has been issued by the department in advance of export from the state; and
   3. (c) no money, barter, or any other consideration is involved in the transfer. The species and number of raptors transferred, held, or replaced is limited in accordance with the permit classes section of this regulation.
3. (3) Captive-bred raptors held by a permittee may be permanently transferred to residents or nonresidents authorized to possess raptors, provided the permittees submit a federal form 3-186A or submit the information electronically as authorized by the department in accordance with the reporting requirements of ARM 12.6.1103.

Authorizing statute(s): 87-5-204, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 87-5-204, MCA

History: NEW, 1992 MAR p. 2381, Eff. 10/30/92; AMD, 2009 MAR p. 1470, Eff. 8/28/09.