Transporting Wild Animals; Generally

Subdivision 1. General authority; residents. A resident may transport wild animals to any place in the state if the resident and the animals are in the same vehicle. Subd. 2. General authority; nonresidents. A nonresident may transport wild animals taken in the state if the nonresident and the animals are in the same vehicle. Subd. 3. Wild animals in containers. A person that transports wild animals in a container must mark or identify the container as prescribed under the game and fish laws or by commissioner's rule. Subd. 4. Animals that may be lawfully sold. During the open season a person may transport a protected wild animal within the state, and to a destination outside the state, if the animal may be lawfully sold and the transportation is not otherwise prohibited. Subd. 5. Transporting unlawfully obtained animals. A person may not transport wild animals taken, bought, sold, or possessed in violation of the game and fish laws.