Purpose


The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to update the allowable methods of take for wildlife (except migratory birds during migratory bird seasons) during the established archery and spring turkey seasons on Wildlife and Environmental Areas (WEAs) and to update the allowance for using dogs on WEAs. The effect of the proposed rule amendment would be to prohibit the use of guns other than bows for taking wildlife (except migratory birds during migratory bird seasons) during the established archery season on WEAs, unless otherwise stipulated in specific area regulation; allow the taking of wild turkey with pre-charged pneumatic air guns during the spring turkey season on WEAs; and allow the use of dogs on leashes for trailing wounded game unless otherwise prohibited under specific area regulations.