Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-4-2-.68 - Training of Hunting Dogs on Wildlife Management Areas

(1) The training of hunting dogs for hunting any particular species may occur only during dates open for hunting such species on each WMA, unless otherwise specified, and in accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 27-3-16.

(2) There is no limit on the number of trail dogs for rabbit, fox, squirrel, raccoon, bobcat or opossum unless otherwise provided in Rule 391-4-2-.70.

(3) Trail dogs for rabbit are limited to beagles, bassets and dachshunds only.

(4) Dogs are not allowed for pursuing big game or for pursuing or catching hogs unless otherwise specified in rules 391-4-2-.70, 391-4-2-.71 and 391-4-2-.73. Hunters whose dogs are found in violation of this regulation shall be deemed in violation of O.C.G.A. Section 27-1-33.

(5) On bird dog training areas, as indicated in 391-4-2-.70 for individual WMAs, dog training is restricted to designated portions of WMA only and is allowed year-round and during daylight hours only unless otherwise specified in 391-4-2-.70. Pen-reared quail or pigeons may be used during training exercises on bird dog training areas in accordance with O.C.G.A. 27-3-16.

(6) Dog training is prohibited during quota quail or rabbit hunts.

(7) Field trials may be held on WMAs provided the organizer has the proper permit authorized by O.C.G.A. Section 27-2-21. The conditions provided in the permit shall be met. No permits will be issued if there are conflicts with area objectives as determined by the department.

(8) It is unlawful for any person to fail to remove his/her dog(s) from a WMAs upon his/her departure from such WMA.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-4-2-.68

O.C.G.A. § 27-1-4.

Original Rule entitled "Training of Hunting Dogs on Wildlife Management Areas" adopted. F. Jun. 13, 2013; eff. July 3, 2013. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. June 1, 2017; eff. June 21, 2017. Amended: F. June 7, 2021; eff. June 27, 2021.