KRS 150.370: Open season for wildlife -- Exceptions.

(1) No person shall take any wildlife except during the open season for the particular

species as prescribed by the department.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to persons who hunt red fox at night

with dogs for sport and not to kill; and who during daylight or night hours exercise

and train rabbit dogs, raccoon dogs, bird dogs, and retrievers, but not to kill. The

department may, however:

(a) Regulate training seasons for rabbit dogs, raccoon dogs, bird dogs, and

retrievers in such manner as not to discriminate against one (1) type of animal

over any other nor as to unduly limit such activities; and

(b) Permit rabbit dog, raccoon dog, bird dog, fox dog, and retriever meets held by

organized clubs, regardless of any hunting season, with the pri or approval of

the department provided said approval was requested at least thirty (30) days

prior to the meet.