2006 Small Game and Furbearer Regulations Proposed

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2006 Small Game and Furbearer Regulations Proposed

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2006 Small Game and Furbearer Regulations Proposed

North Dakota?s 2006 small game and furbearer regulations have been proposed and most season structures and bag limits are similar to last year, according to Randy Kreil, wildlife chief for the state Game and Fish Department.

A second experimental mountain lion season will run statewide from Sept. 1 through March 11, 2007, or until a season quota of five lions has been met. If the quota is reached, the season will close immediately. The quota includes only one mountain lion per hunter per season.

?The number of confirmed mountain lion sightings in the state has grown significantly in the past two years, most likely as a result of increased immigration from South Dakota and Montana,? Kreil said.

Any mountain lion other than kittens (lions with visible spots), or females accompanied by kittens, may be taken during the season. No hunting or pursuing with dogs will be allowed until Jan. 1, 2007.

The mountain lion season is open only to North Dakota residents. A furbearer or combination license is required. Any mountain lion that is taken must be reported to the Game and Fish Department within 12 hours, Kreil said, and the entire animal must be submitted for analysis. Legally taken animals will be returned to the hunter following analysis
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