87-5-104. Investigations by department. The department shall conduct investigations on nongame wildlife in order to develop information relating to population, distribution, habitat needs, limiting factors, and other biological and ecological data to determine management measures necessary for their continued ability to sustain themselves successfully. The department shall conduct ongoing investigations of nongame wildlife.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 461, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 417, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-1804(part).
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 5. Wildlife Protection
Part 1. Nongame and Endangered Species
87-5-103. Legislative intent, findings, and policy
87-5-104. Investigations by department
87-5-105. Regulations to manage nongame wildlife
87-5-107. List of endangered species
87-5-108. Establishment of programs
87-5-109. Taking of species for educational, scientific, or other purposes
87-5-110. Department to issue regulations
87-5-111. Enforcement and penalty
87-5-113. through 87-5-115 reserved
87-5-116. Limited taking of certain nongame wildlife for commercial purposes -- exceptions
87-5-117. through 87-5-120 reserved
87-5-121. Nongame wildlife account
87-5-122. Duties of commission
87-5-123. through 87-5-130 reserved
87-5-131. Process for delisting of gray wolf -- management following delisting
87-5-132. Use of radio-tracking collars for monitoring wolf packs