002.01.22 Ark. Code R. § 037 - 6.01 - Certain Killing Devices and Ammunition Prohibited for Hunting Rabbit and Squirrel

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 All laws, rules, regulations, or orders in conflict with the regulations in this Code Book are hereby repealed by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission.

06.01 Certain Killing Devices And Ammunition Prohibited For Hunting Rabbit And Squirrel

NEW TITLE: Certain Killing Devices and Ammunition Prohibited for Hunting Crow, Rabbit, and Squirrel It is unlawful to hunt crow, rabbit, or squirrel by use of:

A. Rifled slugs or shot larger than No. T shot;

B. Rifles or pistols larger than .22 caliber rimfire;

C. Muzzleloading firearms larger than .40 caliber; or

D. Traps.

EXCEPTIONS:

A. Rabbit and squirrel may be taken with muzzleloading firearms larger than .40 caliber during open muzzleloader bear and deer seasons.

B. RESERVED.

C. Rabbits may be taken during open rabbit season with box traps having interior dimensions not larger than 8 inches in width and 10 inches in height, and no more than 8 traps per individual.

PENALTY: Class 1

Notes

002.01.22 Ark. Code R. § 037

Adopted by Arkansas Register Volume 47 Number 07, Effective 6/27/2022