15A N.C. Admin. Code 10H.1202

Current through Register Vol. 38, No. 24, June 17, 2024

Section 10H .1202 - ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION

(a) Boundary of Preserve. Unless otherwise approved by the Commission based upon the topography and hydrology of the preserve, a controlled fox hunting preserve shall be enclosed with a dog-proof fence that meets the following requirements:

(1) is at least four feet high;

(2) has a top electrified wire at least three feet above the ground surface;

(3) has a bottom electrified wire no more than one foot above the ground surface; and

(4) is free from structures or vegetation purposely placed or allowed to exist that enables wild animals to enter or exit the preserve.

(b) Escape Dens. Controlled fox hunting preserves less than 106 acres shall have a minimum of three escape dens. Those preserves equal to or greater than 106 acres shall have one additional escape den per 1-35 acre interval thereafter.

(c) Stocking Preserve with Game. The following shall apply to foxes and coyotes released into a preserve:

(1) only foxes and coyotes may be released onto controlled fox hunting preserves;

(2) operators may purchase live foxes and coyotes from:

(A) licensed trappers in accordance with G.S. 113-273(g);

(B) other licensed controlled fox hunting preserves;

(C) licensed fur propagators; or

(D) persons holding foxes or coyotes legally under a captivity license;

(3) licensed controlled fox hunting preserve operators may hold legally obtained foxes and coyotes in accordance with food, sanitation, and enclosure requirements in 15A NCAC 10H .1404;

(4) licensed controlled fox hunting preserve operators may transport legally acquired foxes and coyotes from the place of purchase to the controlled fox hunting preserve;

(5) foxes and coyotes shall not be imported into North Carolina for release into controlled fox hunting preserves;

(6) individuals transporting live foxes and coyotes to or from a licensed operator shall have a current and valid transportation permit; and

(7) individuals transporting live foxes and coyotes on behalf of a licensed operator shall have a current and valid transportation permit or a copy of the operator's current controlled fox hunting preserve operator's license.

(d) Dog Density. Each controlled fox hunting preserve shall have an upper limit for dog density rounded to the nearest dog as follows:

(1) fox only preserve: .5 dog per 1 acre;

(2) fox and coyote preserve: .75 dog per 1 acre; and

(3) coyote only preserve: 1 dog per 1 acre.

15A N.C. Admin. Code 10H .1202

Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-273(g);
Eff. August 1, 1990;
Amended Eff. June 1, 2004;
Readopted Eff. February 1, 2021.

Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-273(g);
Eff. 8/1/1990;
Amended Eff. 6/1/2004.

Readopted by North Carolina Register Volume 35, Issue 17, March 1, 2021 effective 2/1/2021.