50 CFR 20.38 - Possession of live birds.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries last revised: Jan 22, 2026

View all text of Subpart D [§ 20.31 - § 20.40]

§ 20.38 - Possession of live birds.

Every migratory game bird wounded by hunting and reduced to possession by the hunter shall be immediately killed and become a part of the daily bag limit. No person shall at any time, or by any means, possess or transport live migratory game birds taken under authority of this part.

authority: 16 U.S.C. 703

source: 38 FR 22021, Aug. 15, 1973, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 50 CFR 20.38