Legality of Wildlife Taken Outside of Missouri

PURPOSE: This rule establishes conditions where wildlife may be imported from other states. The laws in effect where wildlife is taken shall determine the legal take and possession limits, except that Missouri limits shall apply on Missouri waters unless otherwise provided by reciprocal agreement. Fish taken in another state on a sport fishing permit by methods not permitted in Missouri may not be possessed on waters of the state. This Code shall apply immediately when wildlife is transported into Missouri, except for interstate shipment neither originating in nor destined for Missouri. AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed Aug. 14, 1970, effective Dec. 31, 1970. Amended: Filed July 13, 1976, effective Dec. 31, 1976. Amended: Filed July 30, 1979, effective Jan. 1, 1980. Amended: Filed April 28, 1992, effective Jan. 15, 1993. Op. Atty. Gen. No. 32, Geekie (5-28-54). The state of Missouri extends its ownership or control of wildlife not only to that found or reduced to possession within this state, but also to that which may be imported and the Conservation Commission may lawfully require persons engaged in retail merchandising of fish to obtain a permit even though these fish may have been lawfully acquired from sources outside the state of Missouri.