1. (1) A person using captive-reared game birds for which a commission-approved hunting season exists for dog training or a field trial shall retain proof of purchase that the birds were legally obtained from a licensed game bird farm as established in 87-4-903, MCA.

2. (2) Proof shall be in the form of a receipt or, alternatively, the birds may be banded with a leg band approved by the department. The receipt must state the following:

   1. (a) name of the species;
   2. (b) quantity of birds;
   3. (c) sex of birds (if known);
   4. (d) name of the game bird farm; and
   5. (e) name of the purchaser and date of purchase.

Authorizing statute(s): 87-3-604, 87-4-913, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 87-3-603, MCA

History: NEW, 2021 MAR p. 172, Eff. 2/13/21.