(1) Recapturing pen-reared gamebirds that have been released or escaped is permitted only:
- (a) within CHA release area boundaries for approved species listed on the CHA Wildlife Document as not established in the wild in the area; or
- (b) to capture birds who escaped from a registered personal use pen-reared gamebird facility or commercial gamebird facility.
- (2) Any pen-reared gamebird that exits a designated release area becomes the property of the state and may not be recaptured.
- (3) Any pen-reared gamebirds recaptured may not be recounted or added to the total number of birds released for annual reporting purposes.
KEY: wildlife, birds, game laws, aviculture
Date of Last Change: August 7, 2025
Notice of Continuation: April 4, 2022
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-5-302; 23A-2-305; 23A-2-304