Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-2-.147

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

Section 220-2-.147 - Deer Enclosure Regulation

(1) The season for hunting all species of deer shall be closed within any enclosure capable of confining deer, where:

(1) there exists or has existed any man-made point of access that allows deer to enter the enclosure but restricts their ability to exit the enclosure, including, but not limited to, any man-made ramp, platform, funnel, maze, or one-way gate; or (2) any bait has been placed so as to lure deer through any man-made opening into any such completed enclosure.

(2) The deer season shall be closed within any such enclosure from the date the owner or operator of the enclosure is notified by Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division Enforcement personnel. The deer season shall remain closed for two years after such devices are removed or such conditions no longer exist. The owner or operator shall notify any persons who may hunt within the enclosure of the closed deer season.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-2-.147

New Rule: Filed September 12, 2007; effective October 17, 2007.

Author: M. Barnett Lawley

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

PENALTY: As provided by law.