Md. Code Regs. 08.03.15.25

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 08.03.15.25 - Disposition of Trapped Wildlife - Killing

A. Killing, as allowed in Regulation .25 of this chapter, shall be done:

(1) On-site; or

(2) After transport, by:

(a) The permittee;

(b) The local humane society;

(c) The local animal control entity; or

(d) A licensed veterinarian.

B. Allowed methods of killing birds include:

(1) Barbiturates;

(2) Carbon monoxide or dioxide:

(a) From compressed cylinders;

(b) In a metered chamber; and

(c) With the wildlife damage control operator observing the wildlife and confirming death;

(3) Cervical dislocation;

(4) Decapitation;

(5) Gunshot; and

(6) Inhalant anesthetics.

C. Allowed methods of killing mammals include:

(1) Barbiturates;

(2) Blunt force trauma;

(3) Carbon dioxide or monoxide:

(a) From compressed cylinders;

(b) In a metered chamber; and

(c) With the wildlife damage control operator observing the wildlife and confirming death;

(4) Cervical dislocation;

(5) Gunshot;

(6) Inhalant anesthetics; and

(7) Penetrating captive bolt.

Md. Code Regs. 08.03.15.25