Arkansas Administrative Code › Agency 002 - Game and Fish Commission › Division 01 - Legal Division › Rule 002.01.22-075 - 22.01 - Dog Restrictions on WMAs

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, June, 2024
Code Book
The regulations in this Code Book are hereby adopted by
				the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission under authority of Amendment 35 to
				the Constitution of the State of Arkansas. All laws, rules, regulations, or
				orders in conflict with the regulations in this Code Book are hereby repealed
				by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission.
22.01
Dog Restrictions On WMAs
It is unlawful hunt or pursue wildlife with the aid of dogs on
				WMAs.
EXCEPTIONS:
A. Permitted American Kennel Club, United
			 Kennel Club, and American Coon Hunters Association field trials when approved
			 by the Commission.
B. Quail and
			 Rabbit Dog Training: September 1 - April 1, except during firearms deer hunts
			 where dogs are not allowed.
C.
			 Training dogs on Camp Robinson and J. Perry Mikles Blue Mountain SUAs requires
			 an Arkansas hunting license. J. Perry Mikles Blue Mountain SUAs are closed to
			 dog training during organized field trials. On Camp Robinson SUA, only
			 reserved/closed compartments are closed to dog training.
D. Dogs are required to hunt bobcat, opossum,
			 and raccoon at night in compliance with Addendum C1.09.
E. J. Perry Mikles Blue Mountain SUA is open
			 for training raccoon dogs at night only and rabbit dogs year-round except
			 during field trials. Quail dog training is allowed October 1 - April 15 except
			 during firearms deer hunts where dogs are not allowed.
F. Waterfowl retrievers are allowed during
			 open migratory bird seasons.
G.
			 Quail and woodcock hunting with bird dog breeds only, during open
			 season.
H. Specified dates during
			 modern gun deer season on Gum Flats, Lake Greeson, Provo, and Mount Magazine
			 WMAs in compliance with Addendum C1.01.
I. Dogs are allowed for coyote, fox, and
			 bobcat hunting on Casey Jones WMA during the declared furbearer season when a
			 firearms deer season is closed (Codes 21.01, 23.06, and Addendum
			 C1.09).
J. Dogs are allowed for
			 modern gun deer season on Blue Mountain, DeGray Lake, Lloyd Millwood Nimrod,
			 Dardanelle, and Ozark Lake WMAs. No dogs are allowed on islands except
			 waterfowl retrievers during waterfowl season and hunting furbearers at
			 night.
K. Dogs are allowed for
			 squirrel and rabbit hunting where no modern gun or muzzleloader deer season is
			 open or where dogs are allowed for modern gun deer hunting.
L. Dogs are not allowed for squirrel hunting
			 during the first 9 days of modern gun deer season on Bearcat Hollow, Big
			 Timber, Casey Jones, Jack Mountain, Lee Creek, Ozark National Forest, Piney
			 Creeks, and White Rock WMAs.
M.
			 Dogs are allowed for training and/or hunting under the conditions and during
			 the seasons provided by the required annual refuge hunting permit on all NWRs.
			 Field trials are prohibited unless authorized by refuge Special Use
			 Permit.
N. Hunting dog training is
			 allowed on Camp Robinson SUA from September 15 - April 1, except during firearm
			 deer hunts where dogs are not allowed. Bird dog training is also prohibited
			 immediately following dates scheduled for supplemental bird releases on Camp
			 Robinson SUA. Camp Robinson personnel will establish the exact dates of
			 supplemental bird releases after field trial schedules are set in July. Dog
			 trainers will be required to check with area personnel to get the dates of
			 scheduled supplemental releases and additional dog training closure periods.
			 Waterfowl retriever training is open the entire year in compartment 5. Dog
			 training must comply with all applicable rules and regulations.
O. Employees of the National Park Service or
			 their designees engaged in official duties.
P. Dogs are not allowed for bird dog training
			 on Stone Prairie WMA.
PENALTY:
Class 1