Current through October 22, 2024
Section 1660-01-16-.04 - RESTRICTIONS(1) Pursuant to T.C.A. 70-4-201, wildlife captured may not be sold. Thus, all wildlife taken under authority of the Wildlife Capture and Release Permit must be released back into the wild.(2) Wildlife captured, transported, and released must be handled in a manner that minimizes risk of injury to the animal.(3) Wildlife may only be released into the wild onto areas approved by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and only in the same county or adjacent county where captured. The release of wildlife, captured under the provisions of this rule, onto private wildlife preserves is specifically prohibited.(4) Wildlife must be released within 12 hours after capture.(5) All traps left unattended by the permit holder must be clearly marked with the permit holder's name and permit number.(6) Only the types of traps listed in the Manner and Means for Taking Wildlife Proclamation as approved by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission will be allowed for the capture of furbearers.(7) Bobwhite quail may only be captured in traps approved by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Only banded pen-reared birds may be used for call birds. All migratory and/or non-target birds captured in these traps must be released.(8) Wildlife captured, transported, and released shall be taken only during periods specified in a proclamation promulgated by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission.(9) The Executive Director may require that the captured wildlife be marked with an identifying band or tag prior to release.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1660-01-16-.04
Original rule filed December 6, 1978; effective April 2, 1979. Repeal filed November 24, 1999; effective February 7, 2000. New rule filed January 9, 2004; effective March 24, 2004.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 70-1-206 and 70-4-120.