5 AAC 92.042 - Permit to take foxes for protection and enhancement of migratory birds

(a) The department may issue a permit to take foxes for the purposes of protecting or enhancing the recovery of nesting migratory birds. The issuance of a permit must

(1) be supported by a plan of operations that includes an adequate justification for fox removal, such as protection of threatened or endangered species, restoration of secure breeding areas, and enhancement of diminished nesting colonies; and

(2) demonstrate sufficient positive benefits to migratory birds.

(b) A permit issued under this section must include

(1) the name of the permittee and authorized subpermittees;

(2) the species and number of foxes to be taken;

(3) methods and means that may be employed;

(4) duration of the permit;

(5) location of the permitted activities;

(6) disposition of the foxes that are taken; and

(7) reporting requirements.

(c) The department must provide annually, to the Board of Game, a report of program activities and permits issued during the preceding 12 months.

Notes

5 AAC 92.042

Eff. 4/12/2006, Register 178

Authority:AS 16.05.255

AS 16.05.920