1. (1) A person must obtain a permit before taking any migratory game bird, except for:

   1. (a) American Crow;
   2. (b) Mourning Dove;
   3. (c) White-winged Dove; and
   4. (d) Waterfowl except for Tundra swan.
2. (2) Tundra swan permits are issued pursuant to Section R657-62-22.
3. (3) Band-tailed pigeon permits may be obtained from division offices, through the mail, and through the division's internet address by the first week in August, free of charge.

4. (4)(a) Sandhill crane permits will be issued pursuant to Section R657-62-21.

   1. (b) Residents and nonresidents may apply.
   2. (c) The application period for Sandhill crane is published in the guidebook of the Wildlife Board for taking Waterfowl and migratory game birds.
   3. (d) A person may obtain only one Sandhill crane permit each year.

KEY: wildlife, birds, migratory birds, waterfowl

Date of Last Change: June 23, 2026

Notice of Continuation: June 2, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-2-304; 23A-2-305; 50 CFR part 20