The taking of threatened, endangered, or otherwise prohibited species is strictly

The taking of threatened, endangered, or otherwise prohibited species is strictly prohibited, unless proper authority is received from the controlling regulating federal/state agency. A copy of said authority must be submitted to the MDMR along with the initial application of the appropriate permit. MISS. CODE ANN. §§49-15-11, 49-15-15, 49-15-64, 49-15-303, 49-15-304, 49-15-307.