Md. Code Regs. 08.03.02.11

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 08.03.02.11 - Use of Dogs

A. A person may use dogs on Service controlled lands or waters, with the following restrictions:

(1) Fox and raccoon hunting and chasing in accordance with §B of this regulation;

(2) Designated field trials must be conducted in accordance with the conditions of a valid Field Trial Permit in accordance with Natural Resources Article, § 10-701, Annotated Code of Maryland, issued by the Service;

(3) Dog training is allowed only in designated dog training areas in accordance with posted rules;

(4) Persons may not use dogs in areas marked as closed to entry by dogs; and

(5) Dogs shall be leashed from April 15 through August 15 unless in a designated dog training area or as otherwise posted.

B. A permit from the Service is required to use dogs for hunting or chasing fox and raccoons on Service controlled lands and waters in all counties except:

(1) Allegany;

(2) Anne Arundel;

(3) Calvert;

(4) Charles;

(5) Frederick;

(6) Garrett;

(7) Montgomery;

(8) Prince George's;

(9) St. Mary's; and

(10) Washington.

C. Unless otherwise posted, persons may only release and use live birds for dog training on Service controlled lands and waters with a Retriever Training Permit as described in COMAR 08.03.09.09 and a use permit from the Service.

Md. Code Regs. 08.03.02.11

Regulations .11 were previously codified as Regulations .57, .58, .11, .01, .23, .29, .33, .36, .37, .38, .39, .41, .42, .47, .49, .50, .53, .59, .60, .61, .62, and .35, respectively, under COMAR 08.03.01 Wildlife Conservation. This recodification was effective June 3, 1985 (12:11 Md. R. 1047); adopted effective 43:5 Md. R. 384, eff.3/14/2016