15A N.C. Admin. Code 10H.1702

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

Section 10H .1702 - [Effective 8/1/2024] DOG TRAINING

(a) Individuals using wildlife to train or run dogs shall possess a valid North Carolina hunting license.

(b) The following conditions shall apply during the closed season for waterfowl and game birds when training dogs with domestically raised waterfowl and game birds:

(1) shotguns with number four size shot or smaller shall be used;

(2) nontoxic shot shall be used when training dogs with domestically raised waterfowl;

(3) domestically raised waterfowl shall be marked by one of the methods specified in 50 CFR 21.45, including subsequent amendments and editions, found free of charge at www.ecfr.gov;

(4) when obtained from a licensed game bird propagator for use in dog training, the purchaser of the birds shall obtain a copy of the receipt from the propagator showing the date, number of birds purchased, propagator license number, and species of birds purchased. A copy of the receipt shall be available for inspection by representatives of the Commission; and

(5) individuals may release no more than 6 domestically raised game birds daily.

15A N.C. Admin. Code 10H .1702

Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-273; 113-276; 113-291.1; 113-291.5; 50 CFR 21.45;
Adopted by North Carolina Register Volume 38, Issue 23, June 3, 2024 effective 8/1/2024.