Nongame Vertebrates Protected by Alabama Regulations

220-2-.92 Nongame Species Regulation

(1) It shall be unlawful to take, capture, kill, or attempt to take, capture or kill; possess, sell, trade for anything of monetary value, or offer to sell or trade for anything of monetary value, the following nongame wildlife species (or any parts or reproductive products of such species) without a scientific collection permit or written permit from the Commissioner, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, which shall specifically state what the permittee may do with regard to said species:

(a) FISHES

(b) AMPHIBIANS

(c) REPTILES

(d) BIRDS

All nongame birds are protected under the provisions of this regulation except crows, starlings, blackbirds, English sparrows, Eurasian collared doves, pigeons, and other non-native species.

(e) MAMMALS

(f) Other State or Federally protected nongame species.

In addition any required federal permits for federally protected species must be obtained.

(2) It shall be unlawful to possess more than one box turtle or to offer for sale, sell, or trade for anything of value any box turtle (Terrapene spp.), box turtle part or reproductive product except by permit as outlined in paragraph (1).

Section 2.  The penalty for the violation of any provision of this regulation shall be as provided by law.

Section 3.  This regulation shall become effective on the 36th day after filing with the Legislative Reference Service.

Federally Listed Threatened and Endangered Species in Alabama

Alabama's Nongame Wildlife Program

Very few state government program officials can say, "Alabama citizens donate the funds that make our program work."  But it's true of the Department of Conservation's Nongame Wildlife program, managed by the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries since 1984.  In less than ten years, the Nongame Wildlife Program has completed several major projects statewide.  We hope you will continue to support the worthwhile efforts to conserve Alabama's eagles, brown pelicans, shorebirds, and songbirds.  Help us continue to expand our projects by checking off for the Nongame Wildlife Fund on Form 40 or Form 40A on your state income tax form.  Return a Gift to Wildlife for all the pleasures wildlife gives you.

Some Results of the Nongame Wildlife Program

• Released 91 bald eagles to restore a nesting population of our national symbol in Alabama.
• Monitored bald eagle nesting activity. There are several successful eagle nests each year and productivity is now nearing recovery plan goals. See The Bald Eagle in Alabama
• Released 66 ospreys to restore this majestic bird to our inland rivers and lakes.
• Built more than 10,000 bluebird nest boxes and coordinated more than 1,000 volunteers to "Bring Back the Bluebird."
• Managed and protected Gaillard Island, Mobile Bay to produce more than 10,000 brown pelicans in eight years-more pelicans produced in Alabama than in the last century.
• Conducted annual shorebird surveys to help monitor the condition of valuable wetland habitat.
• Assisted in studies of turtles, nongame fish, mussels, rare frogs, bats, and salamanders.
• Initiated a monitoring program to conserve Alabama's songbirds.

For more information contact:
Mark Sasser, Nongame Wildlife Coordinator
Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
64 North Union Street
Montgomery, AL  36130
334-242-3469