002.01.20 Ark. Code R. § 102 - 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 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. Waterfowl retriever,
rabbit dog (beagle), and bird 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
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