N.M. Code R. § 19.35.2.8 – Use of Legally Propagated Game Birds in Training Bird Dogs; Call Pens

A. In conjunction with bird dog training, a person may daily possess, liberate and kill up to ten (10) legally propagated game birds raised or obtained in accordance with New Mexico laws and regulations.
B. While engaged in this activity, a person must have in possession a proper propagator's receipt for the birds being used. If a person is using birds he has raised, he must have in possession a copy of his propagation permit.
C. This regulation does not address or affect activities associated with protected wildlife for purposes other than those herein described.
D. If a call pen is to be used in association with this activity, a call pen permit is required. Application must be submitted to the deparatment, stating the name of the person and the location of the call pen. The call pen shall be permanently marked with the permittee's name, address, and permit number.
[7/8/92, 12/30/95; Recompiled 12/31/01]