1. Wildlife Laws
Alabama Hunter Education Program

2. Conservation Enforcement Officer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Law Enforcement Section
Conservation Enforcement Officer
Primary section of the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries responsible for enforcement of laws and regulations.

3. Conservation Enforcement Officer Minimum Employment Requirements
High School graduate
Valid Alabama Driver’s License
70% score on CEO Employment Examination
Pass background check
Graduate from police academy
One year on the job probation period

4. Conservation Enforcement Officer
Officers qualify twice a year with firearms

5. How to contact a Conservation Enforcement Officer
Work out of homes and contacted via:
1. Telephone – district office
2. Local law enforcement agencies
3. Gamewatch –
Average of 2 CEO’s per county plus supervisors and Montgomery office staff.

6. Operation Gamewatch
To report an Alabama wildlife law violation in progress, call “Operation Gamewatch” at
Call your local District Office or the State radio operator at to provide information regarding past violations or to have your local Conservation Enforcement Officer contact you.

7. Job Description Patrol assigned area to detect and deter violations
Make random checks to assure compliance with laws and regulations
Answer animal complaints

8. Investigate crop damage complaints
Conduct hunter education courses
Educate the public regarding laws and regulations
Assist with community fishing events

9. Investigate reported violations
Investigate hunting accidents
Inspect license agents
Conduct public meetings regarding fish and wildlife issues

10. Tools of the Trade

11. Arrest Powers
State law enforcement officer with full arrest powers and may exercise such powers anywhere in the state.
Primary responsibility toward enforcement of wildlife laws and regulations but may make an arrest for any violation of state or federal law.
Most arrests are misdemeanors and are handled through the District Court.

12. All states have hunting laws that govern the activities of hunters
All states have hunting laws that govern the activities of hunters. These laws are necessary for four basic reasons:
Protect and conserve wildlife resources and their habitat.
Insure equal opportunity to participate in wildlife recreation.
Insure safety and welfare of the hunting and non-hunting public.
Insure fair chase of game.

13. Who owns wildlife?
Ownership of land does not include ownership of wildlife.
The state of Alabama owns and manages all wildlife within its borders on behalf of the state’s citizens.
The Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries is the agency responsible for managing fish and wildlife resources.

14. Laws and regulations
Wildlife laws can only be passed by the state legislature.
Regulations that control the place, time, and manner in which wildlife is taken are established by the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Effective laws and regulations are a vital part of a progressive wildlife management program.

15. When you buy a license to hunt, you take on the responsibility of knowing and obeying all hunting laws and regulations.
Unlike most recreational activities, in hunting there are no referees to go along and make sure you obey the rules.
You are your own referee and it is your responsibility to act in a safe, law abiding manner.

16. The future of hunting depends on you.
Know and obey all laws and regulations.
Do not associate with hunters who do not obey the laws and regulations, or fail to respect the private property, and, or rights of other people.
Wildlife belongs to everyone, and each of us must do our part to ensure that future generations will have the same opportunity to participate in wildlife recreation.

17. Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Governor
Commissioner
Director
Enforcement Section
Fisheries Section
Wildlife Section

18. Commonly Violated Wildlife Laws and Regulations
Hunting without permission
First Offense – Minimum $250 Fine
Possible 1 year revocation of hunting privileges
Second Offense – Minimum $500 Fine
1 year revocation of hunting privileges

19. Commonly Violated Wildlife Laws and Regulations
Hunting at night
First Offense - $1000-$2000
3 year revocation of hunting privileges
Second Offense – Min. $2000
3-10 days in jail
Confiscation of firearms and vehicles involved.

20. Commonly Violated Wildlife Laws and Regulations
Hunting from a public road
First Offense – Minimum $250
Second Offense – Minimum $500
1 year revocation of hunting privileges

21. Commonly Violated Wildlife Laws and Regulations
Hunting with the aid of bait
Deer or Turkey - $250-$2,000 fine
1 year revocation of hunting privileges
Possible days in jail

22. Commonly Violated Wildlife Laws and Regulations
Hunting during closed season
Minimum fine is $ 50.00
Maximum fine is $
Up to 6 months imprisonment

23. Commonly Violated Wildlife Laws and Regulations
Hunting migratory birds with a gun capable of holding more than 3 shells
Hunting without a license
Possession of a firearm in a WMA without a permit

24. Commonly Violated Wildlife Laws and Regulations
Failure to wear hunter orange

25. Commonly Violated Wildlife Laws and Regulations
Hunting during restricted hours
Exceeding bag or creel limit
Hunting with improper arms or ammunition

26. Name the violations! Hunting from a public road
Hunting from a railroad right-of-way
Hunting with the aid of a motor vehicle
Hunting without permission

27. Name the violations!
Shooting across or hunting from a railroad right-of-way
Failure to wear sufficient hunter orange

28. Name the violations! Hunting from a railroad right-of-way
Failure to wear sufficient hunter orange

29. Name the violations!
Assuming this is a real gobbler, name the violations!
Hunting turkeys from a treestand with a firearm

30. Name the violations!
Assuming this is a real gobbler, name the violations!
None, it is legal to hunt any game animal from an elevated platform with archery equipment.

31. Name the violations! Hunting with the aid of a motor vehicle
NOTE - Using a stationary vehicle as a blind or stand on private property is legal

32. Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Alabama Department of Conservation
and Natural Resources
Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries