Rule 12.9.608 - PHEASANT RELEASES BY DEPARTMENT(1) In order to meet the spending requirements set forth in 87-1-247, MCA, the department may enter into agreements with private pheasant rearing facilities to provide pheasants for release on areas throughout Montana that meet the habitat requirements as described for releases by private individuals.NEW, 2001 MAR p. 1752, Eff. 9/7/01.87-1-249, MCA; IMP, 87-1-248, MCA;