Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 3 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
Division 10 - Conservation Commission
Chapter 11 - Wildlife Code: Special Regulations for Department Areas
Section 3 CSR 10-11.120 - Pets and Hunting Dogs

Universal Citation: 3 MO Code of State Regs 10-11.120

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024

PURPOSE: This amendment would allow pets on leash on area trails at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center.

(1) Pets and hunting dogs are permitted but must be on a leash or confined at all times, except as otherwise provided by signs, area brochures, or this chapter.

(A) Pets and hunting dogs are prohibited on the following department areas:
1. Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area;

2. Engelmann Woods Natural Area;

3. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center;

4. Runge Conservation Nature Center;

5. Springfield Conservation Nature Center; and

6. White Alloe Creek Conservation Area.

(2) Hunting dogs may be used off the leash and unconfined for hunting and for training for the purposes of chasing, locating, tracking, or retrieving game when hunting and dog training as defined by this Code. Legally obtained rock pigeon may be released and taken in any number from August 1 through March 31, on those department areas where and when hunting and dog training are permitted.

(A) Any person training hunting dogs must have the permit required by 3 CSR 10-7.405.

(B) On Duck Creek Conservation Area, training of hunting dogs is permitted only by holders of a valid area dog training permit during dates and hours established for this activity.

(3) Dogs may be used for the recovery of wounded bear, deer, elk, and turkey as specifically authorized by 3 CSR 10-7.410 during all hours on those department areas where bear, deer, elk, or turkey hunting are permitted. Any person using dogs in accordance with this section for pay is exempt from the permit requirements of 3 CSR 10-11.111 for commercial use on department areas.

*Original authority: 252.240, RSMo 1972, amended 1984.

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