Alabama Administrative Code
Title 220 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 220-2 - GAME AND FISH DIVISION
Section 220-2-.134 - Special State Park Hunting Regulation
Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 220-2-.134
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024
(1) The following rules and regulations shall apply at any state park area authorized by the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources for hunting:
(a) BOW AND
ARROW (including crossbows) will be legal on all specially scheduled hunts.
Broadhead points only must be utilized. Bow and Arrow equipment must meet the
specifications of Rule
220-2-.03. All arrows used must
contain the name of the hunter thereon. Bow and Arrow will also be permitted in
the park for use during authorized official proficiency testing prior to the
hunt;
(b) It shall be unlawful:
(1) to hunt without a valid permit. Hunters
must comply with all terms and conditions of the permit. A permit is valid only
during scheduled Special State Park Hunting Seasons for the particular state
park area, only during legal hunting hours, only with the required hunting
license(s) and stamps, and only with weapons and ammunition permitted for
hunting the wildlife listed on permit;
(2) to use dogs for stalk hunting of
deer;
(3) to hunt deer without
first presenting his or her required hunting licenses at the checking
station;
(4) to possess any
firearms;
(5) to hunt within one
hundred (100) yards of any campground, house, building or enclosed structure,
excluding structures on the Oak Mountain State Park golf course;
(6) to camp on any area except in designated
sites. Campfires must be extinguished before departing. No warming fires shall
be permitted away from camping area;
(7) to kill or willfully molest any species
of wildlife except those designated for hunting;
(8) to use fire to smoke out game;
(9) to transport deer killed during any hunts
before being checked at the designated checking station for scientific
data;
(10) for any person except
authorized personnel to operate any motor driven vehicle behind, under or
around any locked gate, barricaded road or sign which prohibits vehicular
traffic;
(11) for any unauthorized
person at any time to operate a motor scooter, motorcycle, trail bike, or any
motor driven vehicle except on regularly used roads open for public use by four
wheel vehicle traffic and except as otherwise authorized;
(12) for any person to hunt without wearing
an outer garment above the waist containing a minimum of 144 square inches of
hunter orange color or either a full size hunter orange hat or cap. Hunters are
not required to wear hunter orange when hunting from a stand elevated twelve
(12) feet or more above the ground. The hunter orange must be of solid color,
except for a small logo and/or printing on the front of the cap, and visible
from any angle;
(13) for any person
except authorized personnel to block or otherwise stop traffic on any road by
parking a vehicle in such a way that passage around the vehicle is
impossible;
(14) for any person to
deposit, distribute or scatter grain, salt, litter, or any other materials on
any area maintained by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
prior to receiving approval from said Department;
(15) to damage or remove any trees, crops, or
other plants, dirt, gravel or sod without legal authorization;
(16) to erect or use a permanent tree stand
or scaffold;
(17) to cast a light
of any kind, either hand held, affixed to a vehicle, or otherwise, between the
hours of sunset and sunrise. This paragraph does not apply to the headlights of
vehicles traveling in a normal manner on an open established road;
(18) to hunt from an elevated stand or
platform without attaching themselves to the tree or platform with a safety
harness capable of supporting their weight; or
(19) to violate any posted restrictions on
entry, hunting, fishing, or other conduct.
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-2-7, 9-2-8, 9-2-12.
PENALTY: As provided by law.
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