(1) Any nongame wildlife species that is not provided for in 635-044-0130, or is not otherwise
protected by statute or rule, is nonprotected.
(2) Any nonprotected wildlife taken from the wild and possessed shall be maintained in a humane
manner as follows:
(a) Food and water of sufficient quantity and quality to allow for normal growth or maintenance of
body weight, shelter sufficient to protect the animal from adverse elements, and any other requirement
particular to the animal's survival shall be provided;
(b) Sufficient space for exercise necessary for the health of the animal shall also be provided;
(c) Confinement areas shall be kept reasonably clean and free from excess waste or other
contaminants which could affect the animal's health;
(d) A level of care deemed necessary by a reasonably prudent person shall be provided to prevent
distress from captivity, injury, neglect or disease;
(3) It is unlawful for any person possessing wildlife to cause or allow such wildlife to be chased,
injured, harmed, harassed, molested, worried, frightened, or neglected, except wildlife taken under a
Scientific Taking Permit.