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 Bearcat Hollow, 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. Hunting 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