# COMAR Title 08 — Department of Natural Resources

## Subtitle 03 — Wildlife

### Chapter 02 — Use of Wildlife Areas

#### Regulation .11 Use of Dogs.

*COMAR 08.03.02.11*

A. A person may use dogs on Service controlled lands or waters, with the following restrictions:

  (1) Fox and raccoon hunting and chasing in accordance with §B of this regulation;

  (2) Designated field trials must be conducted in accordance with the conditions of a valid Field Trial Permit in accordance with Natural Resources Article, §10-701, Annotated Code of Maryland, issued by the Service;

  (3) Dog training is allowed only in designated dog training areas in accordance with posted rules;

  (4) Persons may not use dogs in areas marked as closed to entry by dogs; and

  (5) Dogs shall be leashed from April 15 through August 15 unless in a designated dog training area or as otherwise posted.

B. A permit from the Service is required to use dogs for hunting or chasing fox and raccoons on Service controlled lands and waters in all counties except:

  (1) Allegany;

  (2) Anne Arundel;

  (3) Calvert;

  (4) Charles;

  (5) Frederick;

  (6) Garrett;

  (7) Montgomery;

  (8) Prince George’s;

  (9) St. Mary’s; and

  (10) Washington.

C. Unless otherwise posted, persons may only release and use live birds for dog training on Service controlled lands and waters with a Retriever Training Permit as described in COMAR 08.03.09.09 and a use permit from the Service.