Section 30-04-02-10 - Animals prohibited - ExceptionsThe director has determined that animals, other than free-ranging wildlife that may be found on wildlife management areas, are detrimental to the protection and propagation of wildlife and other natural resources. Except as otherwise provided in this section and section 30-04-02-14.2, no individual may possess or cause the entry of any animal on any wildlife management area.
1.Livestock.Livestock shall not be permitted to graze or roam on any wildlife management area except as provided for by a grazing permit or lease issued by the director or the director's designee. As used in this section, "livestock" means domestic animals and nontraditional livestock as defined by North Dakota Century Code section 36-01-00.1.2.Pets.Pets may not be permitted to run unattended on wildlife management areas. Any individual who violates this subsection is guilty of a noncriminal offense and shall pay a fifty dollar fee.3.Horseback riding.A person may engage in casual horseback riding or trail riding on wildlife management areas, unless signed otherwise. Groups of twenty-five or more individual riders or twenty-five or more horses or other equine animals must first obtain a permit from the director or the director's designee. No person may engage in, conduct, or organize any competitive or noncompetitive activity involving the use of horses or other equines to conduct racing, barrel racing, roping, jumping, or other activities that cause unnecessary disturbance to the wildlife and wildlife habitat. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a noncriminal offense and shall pay a one hundred dollar fee.N.D. Admin Code 30-04-02-10
Amended effective April 1, 1986; April 1, 2006.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2020-378, October 2020, effective 10/1/2020.General Authority: NDCC 20.1-11-05
Law Implemented: NDCC 20.1-11-05