87-3-307. Contests based on size of game animals unlawful.


     87-3-307. Contests based on size of game animals unlawful. (1) Except as provided in this section, it is unlawful for any person, as defined in 87-2-101, to conduct or sponsor in any manner a contest in which any monetary prize or any certificate or award in excess of $50 is offered to a person who kills a game animal possessing the largest antlers or horns, carrying the greatest weight, or having the longest body or any similar contest based upon the size or weight of a game animal or part of a game animal.
     (2) This section does not apply to recognition given by the nationally established and recognized Boone and Crockett trophy institute.

     History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 133, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 47, Ch. 9, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 26-811; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 424, L. 2005.