12.6.1136    APPLICATION AND PERMITTING FOR NONRESIDENT RAPTOR TAKE

(1) Three take permits for each species of raptor allowed to be removed from the wild will be available to nonresidents through a drawing.

(2) Nonresidents may only possess one take permit.

(3) Nonresidents applying for a take permit must submit to the department by March 15:

(a) a completed application;

(b) a $5 application fee; and

(c) a copy of their valid federal or state falconry license.

(4) Upon notification, successful applicants may purchase a nonresident take permit for $200. The permit must be purchased by May 1 or will be made available to other applicants.

(5) Permits are valid from June 1 through March 31 and only for the species specified on the permit.

(6) Nonresidents must comply with the reporting requirements of ARM 12.6.1123.

History: 87-5-204, MCA; IMP, 87-5-204, 87-8-208, MCA; NEW, 2012 MAR p. 501, Eff. 3/9/12.