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  • Regulations

    • 01.00 General Information
      • 01.00 General Information
      • 01.00-A Amendment No. 35
      • 01.00-B Duties And Authoritie…
      • 01.00-C Definition Of Terms
      • 01.00-D Confiscation And Seiz…
      • 01.00-E Statute of Limitation…
      • 01.00-F Prima Facie Evidence
      • 01.00-G Burden Of Proof For V…
      • 01.00-H Restitution
      • 01.00-I Penalties Upon Convic…
      • 01.00-J Enhanced Penalties
      • 01.00-K Point System For Viol…
      • 01.00-L Denial, Suspension, O…
      • 01.00-M Reward System
      • 01.00-N Exemption While Perfo…
      • 01.00-O Closure Of Public Acc…
      • 01.00-P No Liability For Wild…
      • 01.00-Q Interstate Wildlife V…
      • 01.00-R Administrative Hearin…
    • 02.00 Zone Regulations
      • 02.00 Zone Regulations
      • 02.01 Zone Regulation Requi…
      • 02.02 Wildlife Management A…
      • 02.03 Certain Waters Establ…
      • 02.04 Hunting Deer Prohibit…
      • 02.05 Entry During Closure …
      • 02.06 Waters And Submerged …
    • 03.00 License Regulations
      • 03.00 License Regulations
      • 03.01 License And Permit Re…
      • 03.02 Fishing License Requi…
      • 03.03 Resident Hunting Lice…
      • 03.04 Nonresident Hunting L…
      • 03.05 State Migratory Water…
      • 03.06 Nonresident Illegally…
      • 03.07 Possession Of License…
      • 03.08 Lending License Prohi…
      • 03.09 Counterfeiting Licens…
      • 03.10 Acceptable Proof Of L…
      • 03.11 Falsifying Informatio…
      • 03.12 License Dealer Permit…
      • 03.13 Charging Unauthorized…
      • 03.14 Resident Guide Licens…
      • 03.15 Nonresident Guide Lic…
      • 03.16 Hunter Education Cert…
      • 03.17 Boater Education Cert…
      • 03.18 Guiding While Intoxic…
    • 04.00 Season/Bag Limit/Poss…
      • 04.00 Season/Bag Limit/Poss…
      • 04.01 Game Animal/Bird Bag …
      • 04.02 Migratory Bird Daily …
      • 04.03 Falconry Daily Bag An…
      • 04.04 Snow, Blue And Ross’ …
    • 05.00 General Hunting And F…
      • 05.00 General Hunting And F…
      • 05.01 Hunting Wildlife In C…
      • 05.02 Night Hunting Prohibi…
      • 05.03 Use Of Artificial Lig…
      • 05.04 Selling Wildlife Rest…
      • 05.05 Hunting From A Public…
      • 05.06 Transporting Firearms…
      • 05.07 Hunting Wildlife From…
      • 05.08 Prohibited Methods Fo…
      • 05.09 Hunting Wildlife Flee…
      • 05.10 Depredation Permit Re…
      • 05.11 Hunting Prohibited In…
      • 05.12 Loaded Firearms In Co…
      • 05.13 Waterfowl Hunting Res…
      • 05.14 Transportation Or Con…
      • 05.15 Hunting Near A Reside…
      • 05.16 Hunting From A Moving…
      • 05.17 Alligator, Bear, Deer…
      • 05.18 Big Game Checking Req…
      • 05.19 Possession Of Handgun…
      • 05.20 Hunter Orange/Safety …
      • 05.21 Wasting Edible Or Mar…
      • 05.22 Requirements To Posse…
      • 05.23 Shipping Wildlife Req…
      • 05.24 Wildlife Records Requ…
      • 05.25 Littering Prohibited
      • 05.26 Importation Of Cervid…
      • 05.27 Endangered Species Pr…
      • 05.28 Predator Control Perm…
      • 05.29 Immediate Disclosure …
      • 05.30 Interfering With Comm…
      • 05.31 Fleeing A Wildlife Of…
      • 05.32 Aiding Or Abetting Pr…
      • 05.33 Hunting Or Fishing Wh…
      • 05.34 Suspension Of Commerc…
      • 05.35 Hunting, Fishing, Tra…
      • 05.36 Hunting/Fishing Endan…
      • 05.37 Obstruction Of Huntin…
      • 05.38 Failure To Report A H…
      • 05.39 Violation Of Commissi…
      • 05.40 Use Of Natural Deer U…
    • 06.00 Killing Device, Firea…
      • 06.00 Killing Device, Firea…
      • 06.01 Certain Killing Devic…
      • 06.02 Certain Firearms And …
      • 06.03 Certain Firearms Proh…
      • 06.04 Archery Tackle Restri…
      • 06.05 Firearms Prohibited W…
      • 06.06 Certain Firearms And …
      • 06.07 Certain Killing Devic…
      • 06.08 Certain Killing Devic…
      • 06.09 Certain Killing Devic…
      • 06.10 Certain Weapons And A…
      • 06.11 Certain Ammunition Pr…
    • 07.00 Baiting/Feeding Wildl…
      • 07.00 Baiting/Feeding Wildl…
      • 07.01 Alligator Baiting And…
      • 07.02 Bear Baiting And Feed…
      • 07.03 Hunting Bear Over Bai…
      • 07.04 Hunting Migratory Gam…
      • 07.05 Hunting Turkey Over B…
      • 07.06 Baiting And Feeding P…
    • 08.00 Hunting Dog Regulatio…
      • 08.00 Hunting Dog Regulatio…
      • 08.01 Hunting Dog Requireme…
      • 08.02 Dogs Chasing Wildlife…
      • 08.03 Deer Dog Training Res…
      • 08.04 Hunting Deer With Dog…
      • 08.05 Chasing Elk With Dogs…
      • 08.06 Bird Dog Training Res…
      • 08.07 Retrieving Dog Traini…
    • 09.00 Captive Wildlife And …
      • 09.00 Captive Wildlife And …
      • 09.01 Possession Of Certain…
      • 09.02 Possession Of Non-Nat…
      • 09.03 Release Of Wildlife P…
      • 09.04 Hunting Of Captive Wi…
      • 09.05 Commercial Wildlife H…
      • 09.06 Game Bird Shooting Re…
      • 09.07 Wildlife Breeder/Deal…
      • 09.08 Shoot-to-Kill Bird Do…
      • 09.09 Scientific Collection…
      • 09.10 Wildlife Importation …
      • 09.11 Importation Of Certai…
      • 09.12 Wildlife Rehabilitati…
      • 09.13 Shoot-to-Kill Retriev…
      • 09.14 Native Wildlife Pets …
      • 09.15 Falconry Permit Requi…
      • 09.16 Live Fox/Coyote Permi…
      • 09.17 Venomous Reptile Poss…
      • 09.18 Conservation Educatio…
    • 10.00 Compliance With Feder…
      • 10.00 Compliance With Feder…
      • 10.01 Compliance With Feder…
      • 10.02 Compliance With Feder…
      • 10.03 Federal Migratory Bir…
      • 10.04 RESERVED
      • 10.05 Migratory Game Bird S…
      • 10.06 RESERVED
      • 10.07 Harvest Information P…
      • 10.08 Compliance With USDA …
    • 11.00 Youth Hunt Regulations
      • 11.00 Youth Hunt Regulations
      • 11.01 Special Youth Modern …
      • 11.02 Special Youth Modern …
      • 11.03 Special Youth Turkey …
      • 11.04 Special Youth Waterfo…
      • 11.05 Adult Supervision Dur…
      • 11.06 Age Restrictions For …
    • 12.00 Alligator Regulations
      • 12.00 Alligator Regulations
      • 12.01 Taking Of Alligator P…
      • 12.02 Possession Of Alligat…
      • 12.03 Methods Of Taking All…
    • 13.00 Bear Regulations
      • 13.00 Bear Regulations
      • 13.01 Disturbing/Shooting B…
      • 13.02 Chasing Bears With Do…
      • 13.03 RESERVED
    • 14.00 Bird Regulations
      • 14.00 Bird Regulations
      • 14.01 Taking Of Birds And E…
      • 14.02 Taking Or Harassing B…
      • 14.03 RESERVED
      • 14.04 Taking Of Raptors Pro…
    • 15.00 Deer Regulations
      • 15.00 Deer Regulations
      • 15.01 Legal Buck Deer Requi…
      • 15.02 Hunting Doe Deer Proh…
      • 15.03 Antler Requirements
      • 15.04 Hunting Swimming Deer…
      • 15.05 Urban Bowhunting Deer…
      • 15.06 Hunting Deer From A V…
    • 16.00 Elk Regulations
      • 16.00 Elk Regulations
      • 16.01 Taking Or Possessing …
      • 16.02 Prohibited Methods Fo…
      • 16.03 Driving Or Herding El…
    • 17.00 Furbearing Animal Reg…
      • 17.00 Furbearing Animal Reg…
      • 17.01 Regular Furbearing Se…
      • 17.02 Trap Checking Require…
      • 17.03 Trap Identification R…
      • 17.04 Unlawful Possession O…
      • 17.05 RESERVED
      • 17.06 Bobcat And Otter Pelt…
      • 17.07 Fur Purchasing And Se…
      • 17.08 Fur Dealer Reports Re…
      • 17.09 Nonresident Trapper R…
    • 18.00 Wild Turkey Regulatio…
      • 18.00 Wild Turkey Regulatio…
      • 18.01 Prohibited Methods Fo…
      • 18.02 Wild Turkey Hen Restr…
      • 18.03 Wild Turkey Jake Rest…
    • 19.00 Commission Controlled…
      • 19.00 Commission Controlled…
      • 19.01 Activities Prohibited…
      • 19.02 Damage To Commission …
      • 19.03 RESERVED
      • 19.04 Camping Restrictions
      • 19.05 Signs Prohibited
      • 19.06 Fire Restricted And D…
      • 19.07 Commercial Activities…
      • 19.08 Access Prohibited Aft…
      • 19.09 RESERVED
      • 19.10 Firearm Restrictions …
      • 19.11 Outboard Motor Size A…
      • 19.12 Skiing On Lakes Prohi…
      • 19.13 Compliance With Land …
      • 19.14 Boat Dock Lease And O…
      • 19.15 Obstruction Of Access…
      • 19.16 Removal Of Objects Pr…
      • 19.17 Livestock Ranging Pro…
      • 19.18 Geocaching
      • 19.19 Fireworks Restriction…
      • 19.20 Possession Of Certain…
    • 20.00 Wildlife Management A…
      • 20.00 Wildlife Management A…
      • 20.01 Killing Or Capturing …
      • 20.02 Firearm Restrictions …
      • 20.03 Loaded Firearms Prohi…
      • 20.04 Cutting Devices And C…
      • 20.05 Baiting Or Hunting Ov…
      • 20.06 Structures And Person…
      • 20.07 Permit Requirements O…
      • 20.08 RESERVED
      • 20.09 Killing Or Capture De…
      • 20.10 Hunting From Roads Pr…
      • 20.11 Deer Hunting Prohibit…
      • 20.12 Mobility-Impaired Acc…
      • 20.13 Dog Training Restrict…
      • 20.14 Compliance With Camp …
      • 20.15 Hunting From Motorize…
      • 20.16 Compliance With Terms…
      • 20.17 Season Restrictions D…
      • 20.18 RESERVED
      • 20.19 Vehicle Restrictions …
      • 20.20 Horse And Mule Restri…
      • 20.21 Hunting And Camping P…
      • 20.22 Use Or Possession Of …
      • 20.23 RESERVED
      • 20.24 Feral Hog Restriction…
      • 20.25 Restrictions On All N…
      • 20.26 RESERVED
      • 20.27 Boating Restrictions …
    • 21.00 Wildlife Management A…
      • 21.00 Wildlife Management A…
      • 21.01 Deer Seasons And Bag …
      • 21.02 Deer Permit Requireme…
      • 21.03 Buck Deer Restriction…
      • 21.04 Bear Seasons And Bag …
      • 21.05 Alligator Seasons And…
      • 21.06 Turkey Seasons And Ba…
      • 21.07 Turkey Permit Require…
      • 21.08 Elk Seasons And Bag L…
    • 22.00 Dog Regulations On Wi…
      • 22.00 Dog Regulations On Wi…
      • 22.01 Dog Restrictions On W…
    • 23.00 Wildlife Management A…
      • 23.00 Wildlife Management A…
      • 23.01 Quail Season Restrict…
      • 23.02 Rabbit Season Restric…
      • 23.03 Squirrel Season Restr…
      • 23.04 Dove Season Restricte…
      • 23.05 Non-Toxic Shot Requir…
      • 23.06 Furbearer Seasons And…
      • 23.07 Crow Season Closed On…
    • 24.00 Wildlife Management A…
      • 24.00 Wildlife Management A…
      • 24.01 Migratory Waterfowl H…
      • 24.02 Special Usage Restric…
      • 24.03 Boat Motor Restrictio…
      • 24.04 Migratory Waterfowl H…
      • 24.05 Leaving Waterfowl Dec…
      • 24.06 Hunting From Duck Bli…
      • 24.07 Waterfowl Shot Shell …
      • 24.08 Guiding Prohibited On…
      • 24.09 Nonresident Waterfowl…
      • 24.10 Waterfowl Hunting Per…
      • 24.11 Certain Waterfowl Dec…
    • 25.00 Game Fish Daily Limit…
      • 25.00 Game Fish Daily Limit…
      • 25.01 Game Fish Daily Limit…
      • 25.02 Game Fish Possession …
      • 25.03 Game Fish Length Limi…
    • 26.00 General Fishing Regul…
      • 26.00 General Fishing Regul…
      • 26.01 Taking Fish With Elec…
      • 26.02 Trapping Fish Prohibi…
      • 26.03 Dip-Netting For Fish …
      • 26.04 Gaffing Fish Prohibit…
      • 26.05 Hogging And Noodling …
      • 26.06 Taking Fish With Bow …
      • 26.07 Fishing Below Dam Res…
      • 26.08 Waters Restricted To …
      • 26.09 Sportfishing Season R…
      • 26.10 Blocking Streams Proh…
      • 26.11 Screening Requirement…
      • 26.12 Release Of Native Or …
      • 26.13 Certain Exotic Specie…
      • 26.14 RESERVED
      • 26.15 Taking Suckers Restri…
      • 26.16 Gigging Of Game Fish …
      • 26.17 Snagging Game Fish Pr…
      • 26.18 Sale, Possession, And…
      • 26.19 Baiting With Common C…
      • 26.20 Sale Of Game Fish Pro…
      • 26.21 Yo-Yo, Freefloating, …
      • 26.22 RESERVED
      • 26.23 RESERVED
      • 26.24 Possession Of Fillete…
      • 26.25 Family And Community …
      • 26.26 Aquatic Wildlife Pet …
      • 26.27 Wild-Caught Baitfish …
      • 26.28 Alligator Gar Tag Req…
      • 26.29 Take Of Grass Carp Pr…
      • 26.30 Possession of Certain…
    • 27.00 Trout Fishing Regulat…
      • 27.00 Trout Fishing Regulat…
      • 27.01 Trout Permit Requirem…
      • 27.02 Trout Limit And Posse…
      • 27.03 RESERVED
      • 27.04 Transfer Of Trout By …
      • 27.05 Trout Retention Restr…
      • 27.06 Specific Trout Water …
      • 27.07 Importation Of Trout …
    • 28.00 Spearfishing Game Fis…
      • 28.00 Spearfishing Game Fis…
      • 28.01 Spearing Game Fish Re…
      • 28.02 Diver's Flag Requirem…
      • 28.03 Cleaning Speared Fish…
    • 29.00 Bullfrog Regulations
      • 29.00 Bullfrog Regulations
      • 29.01 Bullfrog Season/Limit…
      • 29.02 Prohibited Methods Fo…
      • 29.03 Sale Of Bullfrogs Pro…
      • 29.04 License Requirements …
    • 30.00 Commercial Fishing Re…
      • 30.00 Commercial Fishing Re…
      • 30.01 Resident Commercial F…
      • 30.02 Sale of Wild-Caught A…
      • 30.03 Commercial Fishing Re…
      • 30.04 Commercial Tackle Tag…
      • 30.05 Illegal Commercial Ta…
      • 30.06 Net Lead Or Wing Requ…
      • 30.07 Blocking Streams With…
      • 30.08 Commercial Tackle Che…
      • 30.09 Possession of Game Fi…
      • 30.10 Possession Of Undersi…
      • 30.11 Possession Of Fillete…
      • 30.12 Possession Of Rare An…
      • 30.13 Commercial Fishing Se…
      • 30.14 Possession And Use Of…
      • 30.15 Resident Roe Taker/Se…
      • 30.16 Roe Buyer/Exporter Re…
      • 30.17 Roe Buyer/Exporter Re…
      • 30.18 Cutting Or Mutilation…
      • 30.19 Paddlefish And Sturge…
      • 30.20 Paddlefish And Sturge…
      • 30.21 Harvest Restriction O…
      • 30.22 RESERVED
      • 30.23 RESERVED
      • 30.24 RESERVED
      • 30.25 RESERVED
      • 30.26 RESERVED
      • 30.27 RESERVED
    • 31.00 Fresh-Water Mussel Re…
      • 31.00 Fresh-Water Mussel Re…
      • 31.01 Mussel Shell Taker/Se…
      • 31.02 Mussel Shell Size Res…
      • 31.03 Mussel Taker Tackle R…
      • 31.04 Nonresident Mussel Bu…
      • 31.05 Harvest Of Mussels Re…
      • 31.06 Diver's Flag Requirem…
      • 31.07 Mussel Harvest Restri…
      • 31.08 Mussel Sanctuary Zone
    • 32.00 Baitfish Regulations
      • 32.00 Baitfish Regulations
      • 32.01 Commercial Baitfish T…
      • 32.02 Retail Bait Dealer Li…
      • 32.03 Exporting Baitfish Fr…
      • 32.04 Baitfish Tackle Restr…
      • 32.05 Taking Baitfish Immed…
      • 32.06 Taking Baitfish For C…
    • 33.00 Alligator Farmer Regu…
      • 33.00 Alligator Farmer Regu…
      • 33.01 Alligator Farmer/Deal…
      • 33.02 Alligator Farmer/Deal…
      • 33.03 Specifications And Fa…
      • 33.04 Restrictions On Harve…
    • 34.00 Aquatic Turtle Regula…
      • 34.00 Aquatic Turtle Regula…
      • 34.01 Aquatic Turtle Permit…
      • 34.02 Qualifications For Ce…
      • 34.03 Nonresident Aquatic T…
      • 34.04 Commercial Aquatic Tu…
      • 34.05 Aquatic Turtle Tackle…
      • 34.06 Aquatic Turtle Tackle…
      • 34.07 Aquatic Turtle Transa…
      • 34.08 Possession Of Fish By…
      • 34.09 Taking Or Possession …
      • 34.10 Take Of Chicken Turtl…
      • 34.11 Importation Of Alliga…
      • 34.12 Take And Possession O…
    • 35.00 Live Fish Trade Regul…
      • 35.00 Live Fish Trade Regul…
      • 35.01 Live Fish Trade Permi…
      • 35.02 Fish Farmer Sales Rec…
      • 35.03 Fish Farmer Bill Of L…
      • 35.04 Fish Farmer Tackle Re…
      • 35.05 Bull Frog Permit Requ…
      • 35.06 Rearing Or Propagatin…
      • 35.07 Fishing In Fish Farm …
      • 35.08 Operating Lakes As A …
      • 35.09 Possession, Rearing, …
      • 35.10 Paddlefish And Sturge…
      • 35.11 Viral Hemorrhagic Sep…
      • 35.12 Aquatic Animal Health…
      • 35.13 Importation Of Wild-C…
      • 35.14 Additional Penalty
    • 36.00 Put-And-Take Pay Lake…
      • 36.00 Put-And-Take Pay Lake…
      • 36.01 Put-And-Take Pay Lake…
      • 36.02 Put-And-Take Pay Lake…
      • 36.03 Isolation Of Put-And-…
      • 36.04 Put-And-Take Pay Lake…
    • 37.00 Boating Regulations
      • 37.00 Boating Regulations
      • 37.01 Vessel Operation And …
      • 37.02 Vessel Operation And …
      • 37.03 Boating Restrictions …
      • 37.04 Boating Restrictions …
      • 37.05 Skiing Prohibited In …
      • 37.06 Skiing Restrictions O…
      • 37.07 Skiing Prohibited In …
      • 37.08 Outboard Motor Restri…
      • 37.09 Vessel Restrictions I…
      • 37.10 Boat Drain Plug Remov…
      • 37.11 Possession Or Use Of …
      • 37.12 Boat Motor Restrictio…
    • 38.00 Temporary And Emergen…
      • 38.00 Temporary And Emergen…
      • 38.01 Closure To All Commer…
      • 38.02 RESERVED
      • 38.03 RESERVED
      • 38.04 RESERVED
      • 38.05 RESERVED
      • 38.06 RESERVED
    • 39.00 Crayfish Regulations
      • 39.00 Crayfish Regulations
      • 39.01 Crayfish Harvest Rest…
      • 39.02 Illegal Recreational …
      • 39.03 Crayfish Harvest Loca…
      • 39.04 Rearing, Propagation,…
    • Code Addendum
      • Code Addendum
      • A1.00 Game Seasons And Limi…
        • A1.00 Game Seasons And Limi…
        • A1.01 Deer Season And Limits
        • A1.02 Wild Turkey Season An…
        • A1.03 Quail Season And Limi…
        • A1.04 Rabbit Season And Lim…
        • A1.05 Furbearer Season And …
        • A1.06 Squirrel Season And L…
        • A1.07 Crow Season And Limits
        • A1.08 Bear Season And Limits
        • A1.09 Elk Season And Limits
        • A1.10 Alligator Hunting Sea…
      • B1.00 Migratory Game Bird S…
        • B1.00 Migratory Game Bird S…
        • B1.01 Mourning, White Winge…
        • B1.02 Special Early Teal Se…
        • B1.03 Rail (Virginia And So…
        • B1.04 Woodcock Season And L…
        • B1.05 Wilson's Snipe Season…
        • B1.06 Purple Gallinule Seas…
        • B1.07 Common Gallinule Seas…
        • B1.08 Duck, Coot, And Merga…
        • B1.09 White-Fronted Goose S…
        • B1.10 Snow, Blue, And Ross’…
        • B1.11 Canada Goose Season A…
        • B1.12 Falconry Season And L…
        • B1.13 Special Youth Waterfo…
        • B1.14 Snow, Blue, And Ross’…
        • B1.15 Veteran And Active Du…
      • C1.00 Wildlife Management A…
        • C1.00 Wildlife Management A…
        • C1.01 Deer Season and Limit…
        • C1.02 Bear Season and Limit…
        • C1.03 Alligator Seasons and…
        • C1.04 Wild Turkey Seasons a…
        • C1.05 Quail Season and Limi…
        • C1.06 Rabbit Season and Lim…
        • C1.07 Squirrel Season and L…
        • C1.08 Mourning, White-Winge…
        • C1.09 Furbearer Season And …
        • C1.10 Crow Season and Limit…
        • C1.11 Mobility-Impaired Acc…
        • C1.12 Special Usage Restric…
        • C1.13 Deer Permit Requireme…
        • C1.14 Buck Deer Restriction…
        • C1.15 Elk Seasons and Bag L…
        • C1.16 Turkey Permit Require…
        • C1.17 Dove Permit Requireme…
      • D1.00 License
        • D1.00 License
        • D1.01 Licenses, Permits, St…
        • D1.02 Application Requireme…
        • D1.03 AGFC License Dealer P…
      • E1.00 Zone Descriptions
        • E1.00 Zone Descriptions
        • E1.01 Deer Zone Descriptions
        • E1.02 Turkey Zone Descripti…
        • E1.03 Bear Zone Descriptions
        • E1.04 Flood Prone Regions
        • E1.05 Core Private Land Elk…
        • E1.06 Establishment of Urba…
        • E1.07 Canada Goose Zone Des…
        • E1.08 RESERVED
        • E1.09 Alligator Zone Descri…
        • E1.10 Public Land Elk Zone …
        • E1.11 Statewide Elk Managem…
        • E1.12 CWD Management Zone
      • F1.00 Captive Wildlife/Hunt…
        • F1.00 Captive Wildlife/Hunt…
        • F1.01 Commercial Wildlife H…
        • F1.02 Game Bird Shooting Re…
        • F1.03 Wildlife Breeder/Deal…
        • F1.04 Wildlife Importation …
        • F1.05 Wildife Rehabilitatio…
        • F1.06 Shoot-To-Kill Bird Do…
        • F1.07 Falconry Permit Requi…
        • F1.08 Venomous Reptile Poss…
        • F1.09 Scientific Collection…
        • F1.10 Conservation Educatio…
        • F1.11 Shoot-to-Kill Retriev…
      • G1.00 Depredation Permit Ge…
        • G1.00 Depredation Permit Ge…
        • G1.01 Depredation Permit Ge…
      • H1.00 Reciprocal License Ag…
        • H1.00 Reciprocal License Ag…
        • H1.01 Reciprocal Hunting An…
        • H1.02 Reciprocal License Ag…
        • H1.03 Reciprocal License Ag…
        • H1.04 White River Border La…
      • I1.00 Aquatic Animal Health…
        • I1.00 Aquatic Animal Health…
        • I1.01 Definitions
        • I1.02 Viral Hemorrhagic Sep…
        • I1.03 Fish Health Requireme…
      • J1.00 Approved Aquatic Spec…
        • J1.00 Approved Aquatic Spec…
        • J1.01 Approved Commercial A…
        • J1.02 Approved Species For …
        • J1.03 Approved Stocking Spe…
      • K1.00 Land Use Policy
        • K1.00 Land Use Policy
        • K1.01 Policies On Land Use …
      • L1.00 RESERVED
        • L1.00 RESERVED
        • L1.01 RESERVED
        • L1.02 RESERVED
        • L1.03 RESERVED
      • M1.00 Geocaching
        • M1.00 Geocaching
        • M1.01 Geocache Requirements
      • N1.00 Game Fish Restriction…
        • N1.00 Game Fish Restriction…
        • N1.01 Game Fish Daily Limits
        • N1.02 Length and Protected …
        • N1.03 Specific Trout Water …
      • O1.00 Alligator Farmer Rest…
        • O1.00 Alligator Farmer Rest…
        • O1.01 Alligator Farmer/Deal…
        • O1.02 Specifications And Fa…
        • O1.03 Restrictions On Harve…
      • P1.00 Endangered Species Li…
        • P1.00 Endangered Species Li…
        • P1.01 Endangered Species Li…
      • Q1.00 Restitution Values Fo…
        • Q1.00 Restitution Values Fo…
        • Q1.01 Restitution Values Fo…
      • R1.00 Captive Wildlife Spec…
        • R1.00 Captive Wildlife Spec…
        • R1.01 Unrestricted Captive …
        • R1.02 Permitted Captive Wil…
        • R1.03 Prohibited Captive Wi…
      • S1.00 Elk Hunting Permit Re…
        • S1.00 Elk Hunting Permit Re…
        • S1.01 Public Land Elk Hunti…
        • S1.02 RESERVED
      • T1.00 Interstate Wildlife V…
        • T1.00 Interstate Wildlife V…
        • T1.01 Interstate Wildlife V…
      • U1.00 Wildlife Violator Com…
        • U1.00 Wildlife Violator Com…
        • U1.01 Wildlife Violator Com…
      • V1.00 Trout Importation And…
        • V1.00 Trout Importation And…
        • V1.01 Trout Stocking Permit…
        • V1.02 Trout Importation Per…
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Approved On: Jan. 19, 2023
Effective On: Jan. 30, 2023

ARCHERY AND CROSSBOW

All deer zones: Fourth Saturday in September through the last day in February (Codes 06.04 – 06.05).
EXCEPTIONS:

  1. In compliance with WMA regulations (Addendum C1.01).
  2. Urban Deer Permits (Code 15.05).

MODERN GUN

Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11: Second Saturday in November for 23 days.
Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15: Second Saturday in November for 30 days.
Zones 4 and 5: Second Saturday in November for 9 days.
Zones 9, 12 and 13: Second Saturday in November for 37 days.
Zones 16, 16A and 17: Second Saturday in November through Christmas Day.
EXCEPTIONS:

  1. In compliance with WMA regulations (Addendum C1.01).
  2. Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) Deer Management Tags.
  3. Private Land CWD Management Tags.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MODERN GUN DEER HUNT

All deer zones: December 26-28, Annually.
EXCEPTIONS:

  1. WMAs closed during modern gun deer season are excluded from the Christmas Holiday Deer Hunt (Addendum C1.01).
  2. WMAs requiring a permit for the modern gun or muzzleloader deer season are excluded from the Christmas Holiday Deer Hunt (Addendum C1.01).
  3. In compliance with applicable WMA regulations (Addendum C1.01).
  4. Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) Deer Management Tags.
  5. Private Land CWD Management Tags.

SPECIAL YOUTH MODERN GUN DEER HUNT

All deer zones: First Saturday in November for 2 days and the first Saturday in January for 2 days.
EXCEPTIONS:

  1. In compliance with WMA regulations (Addendum C1.01).
  2. WMAs requiring a WMA deer permit are closed to the Special Modern Gun Deer Youth Hunt (Addendum C1.01).
  3. Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) Deer Management Tags.
  4. Private Land CWD Management Tags.

PRIVATE LAND ANTLERLESS DEER ONLY MODERN GUN DEER HUNT

All deer zones: December 29-31 Annually.
EXCEPTIONS:

  1. In compliance with regulations (Code 11.02).
  2. In compliance with WMA regulations (Addendum C1.01).
  3. Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) Deer Management Tags.
  4. Hunters using archery equipment may harvest bucks.
  5. Private Land CWD Management Tags.
  6. Hunters may only possess one type of weapon.

MUZZLELOADER

Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and second Saturday in December for 3 days.
Zones 4A, 5A, 14 and 15: Third Saturday in October for 9 days and third Saturday in December for 3 days.
Zones 9, 12, 13, 16, 16A and 17: Third Saturday in October for 9 days.
EXCEPTIONS:

  1. In areas open during regular gun deer seasons.
  2. In compliance with WMA regulations (Addendum C1.01).
  3. Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) Deer Management Tags.
  4. Private Land CWD Management Tags.

LIMIT
Statewide seasonal limit of 6 deer, no more than 2 legal bucks using any legal method.

Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 13: Seasonal bag limit of 5 deer, no more than 2 antlered bucks. No more than 2 antlered bucks or up to 5 antlerless may be taken with archery tackle. No more than 2 antlered bucks and 3 antlerless deer may be taken with firearms. Zones 8 and 9 in Jackson and Independence County: Seasonal bag limit of 5 deer, no more than 2 antlered bucks or up to 5 antlerless deer may be taken with archery tackle. No more than 2 antlered bucks or up to 5 antlerless deer may be taken with firearms.

Zones 9, 14, 15, 16, and 16A: Seasonal bag limit of 4 deer, no more than 2 legal bucks. No more than 2 legal bucks or up to 4 does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than 2 legal bucks and 2 does may be taken with firearms. Zones 16A in Ashley County: Seasonal bag limit of 4 deer, no more than 2 antlered bucks or up to 4 antlerless deer may be taken with archery tackle. No more than 2 antlered bucks or up to 2 antlerless deer may be taken with firearms.

Zones 4 and 5: Seasonal bag limit of 3 deer, no more than 2 legal bucks. No more than 2 legal bucks or up to 3 does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than 2 legal bucks and 1 doe may be taken with firearms. Zone 4 in Jackson and Randolph County: Seasonal bag limit of 3 deer, no more than 2 antlered bucks or up to 3 antlerless deer may be taken with archery tackle. No more than 2 antlered bucks or up to 1 antlerless deer may be taken with firearms.

Zones 4A and 5A: Seasonal bag limit of 3 deer, no more than 2 legal bucks. No more than 2 legal bucks or up to 3 does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than 2 legal bucks or up to 2 does may be taken with firearms.

Zones 12 and 17: Seasonal bag limit of 5 deer, no more than 2 legal bucks. No more than 2 legal bucks or up to 5 does may be taken with archery tackle. No more than 2 legal bucks or up to 5 does may be taken with firearms. Zone 12 in Ashley, Bradley and Union Counties: Seasonal bag limit of 5 deer, no more than 2 antlered bucks. No more than 2 antlered bucks or up to 5 antlerless deer may be taken with archery tackle. No more than 2 antlered bucks or up to 5 antlerless deer may be taken with firearms.

Youths 6 to 15 years of age hunting during the Special Youth Modern Gun Deer Hunt may harvest bucks or does during the first full weekend Saturday/Sunday in November for 2 days and the first Saturday in January for 2 days in accordance with the zone firearm bag limits.
EXCEPTIONS:

  1. Commission-registered deer camps that participate in the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) receiving deer management tags and bonus deer on certain WMAs (Addendum C1.01) do not apply toward an individual seasonal limit.
  2. Subject to applicable limit restrictions on WMAs (Addendum C1.01).
  3. Private Land CWD Management Tags.
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