Airborne Hunting Act (16 U.S.C. 742j1). Country/Territory United States of America Document type Legislation Date 1971 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source United States Code - Title 16 - Conservation. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Act prohibits shooting or attempting to shoot or harassing any bird, fish, or other animal from aircraft except for certain specified reasons, including protection of wildlife, livestock, and human life as authorized by a Federal or State issued license or permit. States authorized to issue permits are required to file reports with the Secretary of the Interior containing information on any permits issued. The Act also provides with respect to enforcement measures. Full text English Website www.fws.gov References - Legislation Implemented by 50 CFR § 12.1 - 12.51 - Taking, Possession, transportation, Sale, Purchase, Barter, Exportation, and Importation of Wildlife and Plants - Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures. Legislation | United States of America | 1980 (2022) Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Birds, Endangered species, Internal trade, International trade, Marine mammals, Migratory species, Precautionary principle, Procedural matters, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora Source: FAO, FAOLEX