Take is defined as pursuing, hunting, shooting, poisoning, wounding, killing, capturing, trapping, or collecting. Migratory bird hunting regulations, established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, allow the taking, during designated seasons, of ducks, geese, doves, rail, woodcock, and some other species. Possessing, selling, delivering, carrying, transporting, or shipping any such species unlawfully taken within the United States or on the high seas. Delivering, receiving, carrying, transporting, or shipping in interstate or foreign commerce in the course of a commercial activity. Selling or offering for sale in interstate or foreign commerce.
Prohibitions apply to endangered species, their parts, and products.
Most of these restrictions also apply to species listed as threatened unless the species qualifies for an exception. The Act also requires that wildlife be imported or exported through designated ports and that special declarations be filed. Permits may be granted for scientific or propagation purposes or for economic hardship situations involving endangered or threatened species. Fish, wildlife, plants, and vehicles and equipment used in violations may be subject to forfeiture. The Eagle Protection Act Bald Eagle protection began in 1940 with the passage of the Eagle Protection Act.