Section 97B.011 Dogs Pursuing Big Game

97B.011 DOGS PURSUING BIG GAME.

A person who observes a dog wounding, killing, or pursuing in a manner that endangers big game may kill the dog:

(1) at any time, if the person is a peace officer or conservation officer; or

(2) between January 1 and July 14, if the person is not a peace officer or conservation officer and the discharge of firearms is allowed.

The officer or person is not liable for damages for killing the dog.

History:

1986 c 386 art 2 s 3; 1994 c 575 s 1