Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-2-.169

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

Section 220-2-.169 - Deer Enclosure Registration License

(1) Any person, firm, corporation, or association that operates an enclosure for a game animal of the species of the family Cervidae defined in Ala. Code Section 9-11-500(1) and that complies with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations may apply for registration of each enclosure with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

(2) Registration forms must be submitted for each enclosure, by location on or before July 1 of each year for the upcoming hunting season. The forms are available at www.outdooralabama.com.

(3) Registrants may hunt deer by gun deer stalk hunting methods during the period of October 15 thru January 6, unless a different period is designated by the Department. Outside of designated dates, deer can only be hunted by bow and arrow stalk hunting methods that are applicable to the deer zone where the property is located as described in 220-2-.01 Hunting Seasons.

(4) Each individual enclosure must be in full compliance with applicable laws, county and municipal ordinances, and Department rules and regulations, specifically Ala. Admin. Code R. 220-2-.147 and 220-2-.156. Such enclosures must contain only species of the family Cervidae as defined in Section 9-11-500(1).

(5) Enclosures must at all times be open for entry and inspection by Conservation Officers and other duly authorized agents of the Department.

(6) Deer hunters permitted to hunt under this registration must adhere to all applicable state and local laws and ordinances, as well as Department rules and regulations.

(7) A violation of any provision of this rule is subject to the revocation, suspension, or denial of registration, and may also be subject to civil and criminal sanctions imposed by Alabama Act No. 2022-423.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-2-.169

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 08, May 31, 2022, eff. 5/20/2022.

Author: Christopher M. Blankenship

Statutory Authority: 9-2-7, 9-2-8, 9-2-12; Alabama Act 2022-423.