87-5-205. Restrictions on species allowed for falconry. (1) Bald eagles, any raptors listed pursuant to 50 CFR, part 17, and any species that has been listed pursuant to 87-5-107 may not be captured in this state for the sport of falconry.
(2) Species of raptors that are native to North America may be brought into Montana for the purpose of falconry unless that action is specifically prohibited by this part, the laws of other states, or the rules of the federal government. Those raptors may be possessed, subject to this part. A person bringing a raptor into this state must be able to show proof of the area of origin.
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(4), (7); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 422, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 383, L. 1999.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 5. Wildlife Protection
Part 2. Wild Birds -- Regulation of Raptors
87-5-201. Protection of wild birds and their nests and eggs
87-5-202. Definition of raptors
87-5-203. Regulation of raptors
87-5-204. License and rules for falconry and raptors
87-5-205. Restrictions on species allowed for falconry
87-5-207. Restrictions on use of raptors
87-5-208. Nonresidents allowed raptors in state -- capture
87-5-209. Destruction of eagles or predatory hawks and owls
87-5-210. Captive breeding of raptors -- permit -- transfer and revocation -- rules