Montana § 87-5-208 - Nonresidents Allowed Raptors In State -- Capture
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§ 87-5-208. Nonresidents Allowed Raptors In State -- Capture
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.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 87-5-208 ("Nonresidents Allowed Raptors In State -- Capture") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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