### Question
How is the term taking defined?


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

> 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**

