002.01.22 Ark. Code R. § 059 - 17.06 - Bobcat and Otter Pelt Tagging Requirement

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 All laws, rules, regulations, or orders in conflict with the regulations in this Code Book are hereby repealed by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission.

17.06 Bobcat And Otter Pelt Tagging Requirement

A. It is unlawful to import bobcat or otter into Arkansas without an affixed CITES tag from the state of origin, or to export bobcat or otter pelts from Arkansas without a CITES tag affixed.

B. It is unlawful for any person to possess an untagged otter (other than mounted specimens, tanned pelts, or animals in the possession of a taxidermist) from April 1 to the beginning of otter hunting and trapping seasons (Addendum A1.05).

EXCEPTION: A CITES tag does not need to be affixed to bobcat or otter pelts that are shipped out of state to be tanned and then returned to Arkansas.

PENALTY: Class 1

Notes

002.01.22 Ark. Code R. § 059

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