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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 08.03.02.11" title_num="08" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="02" heading="Use of Dogs.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A person may use dogs on Service controlled lands or waters, with the following restrictions:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Fox and raccoon hunting and chasing in accordance with §B of this regulation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>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;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Dog training is allowed only in designated dog training areas in accordance with posted rules;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Persons may not use dogs in areas marked as closed to entry by dogs; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Dogs shall be leashed from April 15 through August 15 unless in a designated dog training area or as otherwise posted.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>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:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Allegany;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Anne Arundel;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Calvert;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Charles;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Frederick;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Garrett;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Montgomery;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Prince George’s;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>St. Mary’s; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Washington.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>