# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 10. Wildlife

### Subtitle 7. Field Trials and Use of Hunting Dogs

#### Section 10-702

(a) Any club or association holding a field trial during closed hunting season may not shoot or attempt to shoot any game bird or mammal or protected bird.

(b) Game birds bred, raised, or purchased in captivity may be shot in flight immediately upon release at retriever trials after being positively identified.

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Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)