1. (1) If prey is killed by a falconry bird without the permittee's intent, including an animal taken outside of a regular hunting season, the permittee:

   1. (a) may allow the falconry bird to feed on the animal;
   2. (b) may not take possession of the animal; and
   3. (c) must report take of any federally listed threatened or endangered species to the service field office in which the kill occurred.

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

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

History: NEW, 2009 MAR p. 1470, Eff. 8/28/09.