Montana § 87-5-208 Nonresidents Allowed Raptors In State -- Capture

Montana Statutes

§ 87-5-208 — Nonresidents Allowed Raptors In State -- Capture

Montana § 87-5-208

Title 87FISH AND WILDLIFE

Ch. 5WILDLIFE PROTECTION

Part 2Wild Birds -- Regulation of Raptors

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Bluebook

Mont. Code Ann. § 87-5-208 (2026).

Text

87-5-208 . Nonresidents allowed raptors in state -- capture.

(1)A nonresident who possesses a valid federal falconry license may practice falconry in the state of Montana with legally acquired and permitted raptors. A nonresident is allowed to hunt with falcons in the state of Montana subject to all Montana laws and rules.

(2)Nonresidents may capture raptors in Montana for falconry or captive breeding purposes pursuant to rules adopted under 87-5-204 .

(3)A resident of a state that does not allow Montana residents to trap raptors in that state may not obtain a trapping permit in Montana.

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87-5-208 . Nonresidents allowed raptors in state -- capture. (1) A nonresident who possesses a valid federal falconry license may practice falconry in the state of Montana with legally acquired and permitted raptors. A nonresident is allowed to hunt with falcons in the state of Montana subject to all Montana laws and rules.
(2) Nonresidents may capture raptors in Montana for falconry or captive breeding purposes pursuant to rules adopted under 87-5-204 .
(3) A resident of a state that does not allow Montana residents to trap raptors in that state may not obtain a trapping permit in Montana.

Legislative History

En. Sec. 3, Ch. 309, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 34, Ch. 511, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 34, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 39, Ch. 9, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-501.1(16); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 243, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 118, L. 2011.