It is unlawful to hunt, trap or capture, or attempt to hunt, trap or capture, any animal or bird within the town of Winthrop; provided, that this section shall not apply to the following persons or activities:
A.
Hunting, trapping, or capturing of animals or birds by law enforcement officers or game department personnel while engaged in the performance of their official duties;
B.
Hunting, trapping or capturing of rats, mice, moles, or similar vermin;
C.
The nonlethal trapping or capturing of animals or birds by means designed to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals.
(Ord. 543 § 1, 2002)