An act relating to establishing requirements for hunting with dogs

This bill establishes permit requirements and safety rules for hunting with dogs in Vermont. It requires permits for hunting black bears or coyotes with dogs (residents pay $50, nonresidents pay $10 application + $200 fee), caps nonresident permits at 10% of resident permits, and defines key terms like "accompany" (staying within 150 feet without devices) and "control" (maintaining visual/audio contact or physical leash). It also sets specific training seasons for different game (e.g., bears June 1-Sept 15 during daylight) and allows field trials with a $50 fee, exempting participants from needing a hunting license. The bill directly affects hunters using dogs for bears, coyotes, or training, and clarifies when dogs are properly controlled to prevent incidents.