3 CSR 10- 4.136: Giving Away Wildlife

Purpose

This rule establishes the provisions by which the taker may give wildlife to another person.

Summary:

This amendment adds provisions for black bears taken during the black bear hunting season. 

Title 3 – Department of Conservation
Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Proposed Amendment

Wildlife, except black bear gallbladders, that is legally taken and possessed may be given to another only by the taker after completion of the day’s fishing or hunt. Any wildlife given to another shall continue to be included in the daily limit of the taker for the day when taken. Wildlife, except black bears, deer, elk, and turkeys taken in Missouri, shall be labeled with the full name, address and permit number of the taker, species, and the date when taken. Black bears, [D]deer, elk, and turkeys taken in Missouri shall be labeled with the full name and address of the taker, the date taken, and the Telecheck confirmation number of the black bears, deer, elk, or turkeys. Wildlife received as a gift shall be included in the possession limit of the recipient.

 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed Aug. 17, 1966, effective Dec. 31, 1966. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed September 4, 2020.

 

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

 

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

 

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

Official public comment period: October 16, 2020 to November 14, 2020