It shall be unlawful for any person to propagate, possess, or release on any shooting preserve any bird or animal except bobwhite quail, chukar or red-legged partridge, coturnix or Japanese quail, pheasant, mallard, and black duck unless the person has received prior written approval from the department. Importation of any bird or animal for purposes of propagation, possession, or release on a shooting preserve shall be in conformance with the requirements of Article 3 of this chapter regarding transportation of wildlife, the requirements of Code Section 27-2-11 regarding game species, and the requirements of Chapter 5 of this title regarding wild animals.