It is unlawful to bring a coyote into the State in any manner, except one brought into the State and kept in captivity for exhibition purposes, or to release a coyote within the State. Any violation of this section is punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year or by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars.

It is lawful for any person to trap or kill any coyote in this State at any time, but a permit must be obtained from the department before trapping coyotes outside the trap distance limits as prescribed in Section 50-11-2410.