### Question
Can you define what taking means?


### Answer
**Taking** is defined as the following in *16 U.S.C. § 3371*:

> the act by which fish, wildlife, or plants are taken

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3371*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-CONTROL OF ILLEGALLY TAKEN FISH AND WILDLIFE**

