Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1660-01-04-.04 - RELEASE AND RECAPTURE PENS

(1) Pen-reared Bobwhite quail may be released and recaptured for the purpose of training bird dogs on a year-round basis.

(2) All bobwhite quail released shall bear a leg band approved by the Wildlife Resources Agency.

(3) Shooting of released quail is allowed only during the open statewide quail season or during the shooting preserve season if released on a licensed shooting preserve.

(4) Each release and recapture pen must be identified with the name and address of the person attempting to release or recapture pen-reared quail.

(5) Release and recapture pens may be used only with landowner approval.

(6) The dog trainer must show the location of all release and recapture pens to the wildlife officer on request.

(7) All species of wildlife other than the banded quail which may be trapped in the pens must be released unharmed immediately.

(8) All release and recapture pens must be checked daily to insure proper maintenance.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1660-01-04-.04

Original rule certified May 8, 1974. Amendment filed August 2, 1982; effective August 31, 1982. Amendment filed August 9, 1993; effective October 23, 1993. Amendments filed September 21, 2016; effective 12/20/2016.

Authority: T.C.A. § 70-1-206.