040-52 Wyo. Code R. §§ 52-5 - Taking of Nongame Wildlife From Within Wyoming

No person shall take any nongame wildlife except as provided in this regulation.

(a) Scientific, educational or special purpose take of nongame wildlife species, or other species as specified in this regulation, shall only be authorized with a permit issued under, and in accordance with Commission Regulation Chapter 33, Scientific Research, Educational or Special Purpose Permits.

(b) Any take of a federally listed endangered or threatened species as listed in 50 CFR § 17.11, and which does not include any later amendments or editions of the incorporated matter, shall be in accordance with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulations governing endangered or threatened species.

(c) Except for unintentional motor vehicle collisions, if any gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), or swift fox (Vulpes velox) that is otherwise unintentionally taken, or injured in such a way that the injury may result in death of the animal the person taking such wildlife shall notify a Department law enforcement officer as soon as is reasonably possible.

(i) Pelts from unintentionally taken gray fox or swift fox may be retained or sold if authorized by a Department law enforcement officer.

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040-52 Wyo. Code R. §§ 52-5

Amended, Eff. 9/6/2016. Amended, Eff. 9/15/2022.