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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) No person shall take any wildlife except during the open season for the particular species as prescribed by the department.
(2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to persons who hunt red fox at night with dogs for sport and not to kill; and who during daylight or night hours exercise and train rabbit dogs, raccoon dogs, bird dogs, and retrievers, but not to kill. The department may, however:
(a) Regulate training seasons for rabbit dogs, raccoon dogs, bird dogs, and retrievers in such manner as not to discriminate against one (1) type of animal over any other nor as to unduly limit such activities; and
(b) Permit rabbit dog, raccoon dog, bird dog, fox dog, and retriever meets held by organized clubs, regardless of any hunting season, with the prior approval of the department provided said approval was requested at least thirty (30) days prior to the meet.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XII. Conservation and State Development § 150.370.Open season for wildlife; exceptions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xii-conservation-and-state-development/ky-rev-st-sect-150-370/
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