Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-2-.101

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 220-2-.101 - Hunting Of Captive Bred Mallard Ducks And Non-Native Game Birds On Commercial Fowl Hunting Preserves

(1) Captive bred mallard ducks, properly marked in accordance with federal regulations, shall be legal fowl to be hunted on a licensed commercial fowl hunting preserve. Such hunting shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

(2) Any private commercial shooting preserve that is licensed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources may, by obtaining a special letter permit from the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources, hunt any species of exotic or non-native birds at any time of the year when such exotic or non-native birds have been stocked on said hunting preserves. Provided, however, that this regulation shall not apply to any bird or animal that appears on the U.S. Department of the Interior's and State of Alabama's "Endangered Species" list.

(3) Native game birds and animals other than species listed on hunting preserve licenses may be taken only on licensed hunting preserves during legal hunting seasons and when taken by properly licensed hunters abiding by any bag limits and other regulations that may be promulgated by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources or established by law.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-2-.101

Effective April 21, 1992. Amended: Filed August 15, 2012; effective September 19, 2012.

Author: N. Gunter Guy, Jr.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-11-410, 9-2-7, 9-2-8, 9-2-12.

PENALTY: As provided by law.