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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-D Confiscation And Seiz…
      • 01.00-C Definition Of Terms
      • 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 RESERVED
      • 05.07 Hunting Wildlife From…
      • 05.08 Prohibited Methods Fo…
      • 05.09 Hunting Wildlife Flee…
      • 05.10 Nuisance Wildlife Con…
      • 05.11 Hunting Prohibited In…
      • 05.12 Loaded Firearms In Co…
      • 05.13 RESERVED
      • 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 RESERVED
      • 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 RESERVED
      • 05.30 Interfering With Comm…
      • 05.31 Fleeing A Game Warden…
      • 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, Harassme…
      • 05.38 Failure To Report A H…
      • 05.39 Violation Of Commissi…
      • 05.40 RESERVED
      • 05.41 Hunting Wildlife From…
    • 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 RESERVED
      • 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…
      • 08.08 Non-Resident Hunting …
      • 08.09 Dogs Locating Wounded…
    • 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 RESERVED
      • 09.12 Wildlife Rehabilitati…
      • 09.13 RESERVED
      • 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 Shooting Radio-Collar…
    • 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 RESERVED
    • 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 Hunting Or Trapping O…
      • 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…
      • 19.21 Vehicle Restrictions …
    • 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 Aquati…
      • 26.14 Recreational Netting …
      • 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 Passive Fishing Requi…
      • 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…
      • 26.31 Paddlefish Tag Requir…
    • 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 and L…
      • 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 Transport of Commeric…
      • 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 RESERVED
      • 33.00 RESERVED
      • 33.01 RESERVED
      • 33.02 RESERVED
      • 33.03 RESERVED
      • 33.04 RESERVED
    • 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 RESERVED
      • 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…
        • J1.04 Prohibited Exotic Aqu…
      • 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 RESERVED
      • 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 Permit Required Capti…
        • 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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F1.05 -- Wildife Rehabilitation Permit Requirements

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  1. Eligibility and Application Requirements:
    1. A Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit applications must comply with the following:
      1. The applicant must be at least 18 years old and shall not have been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere for, violating any federal, state or municipal law governing captive wildlife, illegal appropriation or commercialization of wildlife, or cruelty to animals within 5 years of the application date.
      2. The applicant shall be a resident of Arkansas with a bona fide or actual residence within the state.
      3. The applicant shall provide to the Commission, in writing, proof from the county judge or sheriff and any municipal planning commission or board with jurisdiction, stating that the applicant’s facility shall be in compliance with all local ordinances.
      4. An application for the permit shall be submitted on a form supplied by the Commission.
      5. Applications will include the signature, address and phone number of a licensed veterinarian who will assist the applicant by providing consulting and referral services regarding animal rehabilitation and treatment.
    2. General Class Wildlife Rehabilitation Permits may be issued based upon documented applicant experience in accordance with one of the following methods:
      1. Persons who submit written documentation (on a form supplied by the Commission) of at least two years of experience in the care of sick, injured, orphaned or otherwise impaired wildlife obtained in accordance with an Apprentice Class Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit. Such documentation must include a description of the specific training or experience acquired, and the dates and locations where acquired. The applicant also shall submit a reference from a General Class Wildlife Rehabilitator based upon personal knowledge. Additional documentation may consist of records of prior permits for rehabilitation issued by other states or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, employment records of wildlife rehabilitative facilities, training course certificates, or other documentation of experience.
      2. Persons who held a General Class (or equivalent) rehabilitation permit issued by the Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, or any other state within the last five years.
      3. Successful completion of the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council’s Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Class with proof of completion and a letter of recommendation from an instructor, General Class Rehabilitator, or veterinarian.
    3. Apprentice Class Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit applicants shall meet all the eligibility and application requirements of Addendum F1.05(A)(1) and shall have a sponsor with a current General Class Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit.
  2. Permit Requirements:
    1. Wildlife shall be cared for at the location listed in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit. This limitation shall not prevent the temporary care of wildlife at a medical facility under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian for the purposes of stabilizing, diagnosing, providing specialized treatment, or humanely euthanizing wildlife in coordination with a licensed rehabilitator.
    2. Apprentice class wildlife rehabilitators under the supervision of a general class wildlife rehabilitator may possess or care for no more than 20 baby opossums or six other individual animals at a time.
    3. Wildlife undergoing rehabilitation or medical treatment shall not be hunted, bred or displayed to the public.
    4. Rehabilitated native wildlife shall be released at a time and into a habitat suitable to sustain it in, or adjacent to, the county in which it was captured. Wildlife shall not be released within the limits of any incorporated city or town and shall be released only with landowner permission and in compliance with any local regulations.
    5. When a wild animal cannot be rehabilitated to a condition appropriate for release, that animal should be humanely euthanized by an acceptable method set forth by the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council/National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association’s current “Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation” or permanently, physically impaired animals may be transferred to a holder of a Commission Conservation Education Permit with the approval of the Chief of Wildlife Management or his or her designee.
    6. Rehabilitators may provide routine care and basic first aid; other medical treatments should be given under the direction of a licensed veterinarian with a valid veterinary client-patient relationship.
    7. Animals that die from causes other than contagious disease while in the custody of the permittee shall be disposed of in accordance with local or state laws or be offered to a museum, university, or other educational facility.
    8. Animals diagnosed with a contagious disease must be reported to the Commission within 48 hours. Animals that die of contagious disease must be destroyed in a manner that does not allow the spread of the disease to other animals or humans.
    9. Permittees receiving any species classified as endangered or threatened shall notify the Little Rock office of the Commission’s Wildlife Management Division within 48 hours of the receipt of the animal.
    10. Permittees shall not require a fee associated with wildlife rehabilitation services or for the pick-up, delivery or acceptance of sick, injured, orphaned or otherwise impaired wildlife. This limitation shall not apply to professional fees charged by a licensed veterinarian for treatment or other services requested by a permitted wildlife rehabilitator. This regulation does not in any way prohibit nor discourage the public from making voluntary donations to rehabilitators for animal care and facility maintenance.
    11. Permittees are not agents of the Commission and may not represent themselves as such.
    12. Rehabilitation facilities shall comply with the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council/National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association’s “Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation.”
    13. Reserved.
    14. Permittees shall not maintain other native wild animals as personal pets except for those kept in accordance with AddendumF1.05(B)(6) or without specific authorization from the Chief of Wildlife Management.
    15. No Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit will be issued for the rehabilitation of cervid species (i.e. white-tailed deer or elk) or black bears.
    16. Other conditions as set forth in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit.
  3. Reporting and Record Keeping:
    1. All permit holders shall maintain a log of each animal taken into custody. The log shall include the name and phone number of any person relinquishing an animal for rehabilitation, the date the animal was received, county of origin, treatment, condition and disposition, and shall be subject to inspection by Commission personnel at any reasonable time.
    2. Permit holders shall submit annual reports (January 1 - December 31) on a form provided by the Commission. Annual reports shall be due January 31.
  4. Facility and Caging Requirements:
    1. All wildlife shall be kept in pens/cages that meet the “Basic Requirements for Housing Wild Animals and Minimum Housing Guidelines” set forth by the current International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council/National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association’s “Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation” unless otherwise authorized by the Commission.
    2. Wildlife possessed in captivity shall be maintained in enclosures, pens, or cages that are strong enough to prevent escape and protect them from injury.
    3. Cages, fencing, and guardrails shall be kept in good repair at all times and gates shall be secured with latches or locks. Enclosures, pens, or cages considered unsafe by Commission personnel must be repaired within 10 days of inspection or as specified by the Commission.
    4. Permit holders whose facilities, including enclosures, pens, and cages, are not in compliance with this addendum chapter shall be notified in writing and shall have 10 days to correct the violation.
    5. If the violation has not been corrected in 10 days, the Commission may revoke any permit and refuse to issue future permits. Permit revocation or refusal shall be in addition to any criminal charges that may be filed.
  5. Inspection:
    1. Holders of a Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit shall allow entry, at reasonable hours, to Commission employees or agents to inspect the wildlife, facilities, books, records, or permits required by the permit.
    2. Permit holders shall hold the captive wildlife in suitable pens and restrain them for inspection, at a reasonable time, when requested to do so by Commission employees or agents.
    3. Commission employees may immediately relocate wildlife that is being given improper care or being kept in inhumane or unhealthy conditions.
  6. Renewal, Transfer, Suspension, and Revocation:
    1. Wildlife Rehabilitation Permits shall expire January 31 each year. Permits may be renewed following receipt and approval by the Commission of a permit renewal application, and an annual report for the previous calendar year in accordance with Addendum F1.05(C)(2).
    2. Permits may be revoked or not renewed for violation of the terms of this permit, failure to continue to meet the initial eligibility and application requirements of this permit, violation of the Commission Code, or upon conviction of associated regulations of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
    3. Permit holders shall be notified in writing of such violations and shall have 20 days to respond with just cause as to why their permit should not be suspended or revoked.
    4. If just cause has not been given in 20 days, the Commission may suspend or revoke any permit held by the violator and refuse to issue future permits. Additionally, criminal charges may be filed.
    5. Upon revocation, the permit holder must legally remove all captive wildlife within the time designated in the revocation, not to exceed 60 days, and failure to do so shall result in the Commission taking action, per Commission policy, at the permit holder’s expense.
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