---
kind: "unit"
title: "16"
title_heading: "Conservation"
key: "ch7/schII"
level: "subchapter"
label: "Subchapter II"
heading: "Migratory Bird Treaty"
release: "119-102"
date: "2026-07-12"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/16/ch7-schII"
sections_count: 11
---

# Subchapter II — Migratory Bird Treaty

Title 16 — Conservation › Chapter 7 — Protection of Migratory Game and Insectivorous Birds

## Sections

- [§703. Taking, killing, or possessing migratory birds unlawful](/usc/16/703.md)
- [§704. Determination as to when and how migratory birds may be taken, killed, or possessed](/usc/16/704.md)
- [§705. Transportation or importation of migratory birds; when unlawful](/usc/16/705.md)
- [§706. Arrests; search warrants](/usc/16/706.md)
- [§707. Violations and penalties; forfeitures](/usc/16/707.md)
- [§708. State or Territorial laws or regulations](/usc/16/708.md)
- [§709. Omitted](/usc/16/709.md)
- [§709a. Authorization of appropriations](/usc/16/709a.md)
- [§710. Partial invalidity; short title](/usc/16/710.md)
- [§711. Breeding and sale for food supply](/usc/16/711.md)
- [§712. Treaty and convention implementing regulations; seasonal taking of migratory birds for essential needs of indigenous Alaskans to preserve and maintain stocks of the birds; protection and conservation of the birds](/usc/16/712.md)