Rule 391-4-2-.16 - Possession of Non-game Nonprotected WildlifeIt shall be unlawful to possess live coyotes, armadillos, groundhogs, and beaver except as provided in O.C.G.A. 27-2-12, 27-213, and 27-2-22. Coyotes may be held live in accordance with the same provisions for live fox as provided in O.C.G.A. 27-2-22.1, except coyotes trapped for sale to commercial fox hunting preserves may be held at any time for up to five days until sold.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-4-2-.16
Ga. L. 1997, p. 396; O.C.G.A. Sec. 27-1-4, 27-1-28.
Original Rule entitled "Wanton Waste" was filed on October 19, 1973; effective November 8, 1973.Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of the stone title adopted. Filed July 22, 1974; effective August 11, 1974.Amended: Rule repealed and a new rule entitled "Game Birds" adopted. Filed December 9, 1975; effective December 29, 1975.Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed August 5, 1976; effective August 25, 1976.Amended: Rule repealed. Filed September 14, 1977; effective October 4, 1977.Amended: Rule entitled "Firearms for Hunting Fetal Hogs" adopted. Filed July 6, 1982; effective July 26, 1982.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Possession of Nongame Nonprotected Wildlife, adopted. F. Jun. 3, 1993; eff. Jun. 23, 1993.Amended: F. May 25, 1995; eff. June 14, 1995.