15A NCAC 10H .0109      QUAIL CALL‑PEN TRAPS

Licensed controlled hunting preserve operators that release pen‑raised quail for hunting or dog training shall be authorized to use quail call-pen traps, between September 1 and April 30, to recover released quail, subject to the following requirements:

(1)           all traps shall have a weather-resistant permanent tag attached with the operator's name and address written legibly;

(2)           no trap shall be located within 100 yards of any boundary of the hunting preserve; and

(3)           no trapped, unbanded quail shall be retained.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑291.1;

Eff. September 1, 1980;

Amended Eff. May 1, 2009; December 1, 1993; November 1, 1990; July 1, 1987;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 6, 2016;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2020.