Proposed 2011-2012 Early Migratory Bird Code
Approval
Committee: Regulations Date: July 26,
2011
Explanation:
Early-season migratory game bird regulations must be adopted by
states and reported to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service by August 1.
Proposals were presented to the Commission at the June meeting with another
option being added for Mourning Dove and Eurasian Collared Doves. The final
proposals for adoption will be presented for approval at this meeting.
Prepared by: Luke Naylor
Proposed 2011-2012 Early Migratory Bird Code
Approval
12.01
MOURNING
AND EURASIAN COLLARED DOVE SEASON
RESTRICTIONS. It is unlawful to take or attempt to
take Mourning and Eurasian Collared Doves other than from
Sept. 3-Oct. 30 and
Dec.26. 2011-3an. 6.
2012.
EXCEPTION:
(1) In compliance with applicable WMA
regulations.
PENALTY: $200.00 to
$1,000.00.
12.03
TEAL SEASON RESTRICTIONS. It is unlawful to take or attempt to
take Teal other than from
Sept. 10-25. 2011.
EXCEPTION:
(1) Teal may be taken in
compliance with Code 12.15, Duck and Coot Season Restrictions and Code 12.17,
Duck Daily Bag and Possession Restrictions.
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
12.05
RAIL (VIRGINIA & SORA)
SEASON RESTRICTIONS. It is unlawful to take or attempt to take Rail
other than from
Sept. 10-
Nov. 18. 2011.
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
12.07
WOODCOCK SEASON RESTRICTIONS.
It is unlawful to take or attempt to take woodcock other than from
Nov. 5-Dec. 19. 2011. PENALTY: $200.00 to
$1,000.00.
12.09
COMMON
SNIPE SEASON RESTRICTIONS. It is unlawful to take or attempt to take
common snipe other than from Nov. 1, 2011-Feb. 15.
2012. PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
12.11
PURPLE GALLINULE SEASON
RESTRICTIONS. It is unlawful to take or attempt to take purple gallinule
other than from Sept. 1-Nov. 9.
2011. PENALTY: $200.00 to
$1,000.00.
12.13
COMMON
MOORHEN SEASON RESTRICTIONS: It is unlawful to take or attempt to take
common moorhen other than
Sept. 1-Nov.9. 2011
PENALTY: $200.00 to $1,000.00.
12.22
CANADA GOOSE SEASON
RESTRICTIONS. It Is unlawful to take or attempt to take Canada geese
other than from the zones and dates listed below:
Early Canada Goose Statewide Season:
Sept. 1-15.
2011.
Northwest Canada Goose Zone Season:
Sept. 24-Oct. 3.
2011.
Late Canada Goose Statewide Season:
Dec.26. 2008-Jan. 30. 2009.
Shooting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset in
all seasons.
EXCEPTION:
(1) Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge is
closed.
PENALTY: $200.00 to
$1,000.00.
12.23
CANADA GOOSE DAILY BAG AND POSSESSION RESTRICTIONS. It is
unlawful to take or attempt to take more than two (2) Canada geese in any one
day or to possess more geese than twice the daily bag limit.
EXCEPTION:
(1) The daily bag limit is five Canada geese
from Sept. 1-15. 2011and the possession
limit is twice the daily bag limit. PENALTY: $100.00 to $1,000.00.
15.42
FALCONRY
PERMIT. It is unlawful for any person to possess, take, or transport
raptors or to use raptors to take game animals and game birds without first
obtaining a Falconry Permit from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
(B)
Permit
Requirements:
It shall be unlawful for holders of Falconry Permits to fail to
comply with the following requirements:
(1) Raptors may be taken from the wild by
Permittees for the purpose of falconry only, and then only as follows
(a) First year (Passage) birds may be taken
on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays only, from Sept. 1-Jan. 31, except
that marked raptors or jessed raptors held under permit may be re-trapped at
any time. Passage peregrines may be taken from Sept. 20-Oct. 20,
2011
by an Arkansas resident falconer who
has been issued an Arkansas Passage Peregrine Falcon Permit by the Commission
in accordance with requirements stated on that permit.
PENALTY: $50 to $1,000
