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09/19/2026

If you hunt in parts of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or southern West Virginia this October, don’t be alarmed if airplanes start dropping little fish-smelling mystery snacks all over the woods.

The USDA plans to distribute roughly **2.46 million oral rabies vaccine baits** in an effort to slow the spread of raccoon rabies.

These baits are coated in fishmeal because apparently raccoons have the same dietary standards as a guy eating sardines at deer camp.

For hunters, the instructions are pretty simple:

**See one? Leave it alone.**

Don’t kick it.

Don’t put it in your pocket.

Don’t use it for catfish bait.

And for the love of all things holy, **DO NOT EAT IT.**

Yes, we know it smells like fish.

Yes, you’ve been sitting in that tree stand since 4:30 AM.

Yes, you forgot your Little Debbie cakes in the truck.

Still not a snack.

The baits are intended for wildlife, primarily raccoons, and USDA says dogs or cats that gobble down several may wind up with an upset stomach.

So if your hunting dog suddenly discovers 14 mysterious fish-flavored cubes in the woods, you may want to intervene before he turns the back seat of your truck into a biological disaster.

Bottom line: the strange little bait you find in October probably isn’t poison, it isn’t somebody baiting deer, and it definitely isn’t a new flavor of protein bar.

It’s rabies prevention.

**Let the raccoons have this one. 😂**

Who hunts in one of these areas? Have you ever actually found one of these vaccine baits in the woods?

08/27/2026

Beau’s Law Takes Effect Oct. 1, Setting New Standards for Dogs Kept Outdoors in Alabama

Alabama dog owners will soon have new statewide requirements to follow when keeping dogs outdoors as Beau’s Law takes effect Oct. 1, 2026.

Senate Bill 361, sponsored by State Sen. Garlan Gudger of Cullman, was enacted in April and establishes standards governing the food, water, shelter, confinement and tethering of dogs.

The legislation was named for Beau, a dog whose story gained widespread attention after he was found outside during cold weather with cardboard serving as his primary shelter.

🐾 FOOD AND WATER

Under Beau’s Law, dogs must receive adequate food at suitable intervals and in amounts sufficient to prevent starvation or a significant health risk. Owners must also provide potable water frequently and in sufficient quantities to prevent dehydration.

🏠 SHELTER REQUIREMENTS

Dogs kept outdoors must have adequate protection from the elements. The law establishes standards for shelters and requires outdoor confinement areas to provide dogs enough room to move freely.

The legislation is intended to establish a statewide minimum standard for dogs kept outside, including requirements for appropriate shelter, food, water and living conditions.

🐕 NEW TETHERING RULES

Beau’s Law also establishes specific requirements for tethering dogs.

A dog generally cannot be tethered directly to a stationary object such as a tree, pole, stake or structure unless a legally compliant trolley system is used.

Tethers must be attached to a properly fitted collar or harness and include swivels on both ends to reduce tangling. They cannot allow a dog to leave the owner’s property, become entangled with other animals or objects, or extend over an edge or object that could cause injury or strangulation.

Dogs on a tether must also maintain access to adequate food, water and shelter.

The law prohibits certain equipment for tethering, including logging chains and choke or pinch collars.

⚖️ VIOLATIONS CAN RESULT IN CRIMINAL CHARGES

Violating Beau’s Law can result in criminal penalties.

Under the enacted legislation, a first offense is a Class C misdemeanor, while subsequent offenses are Class A misdemeanors. A person who violates the law can also be required to pay the full cost of boarding and veterinary care provided to the dog.

Animal control and law enforcement officers will have enforcement authority, and a certified law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe a violation occurred may remove a dog if the officer believes its life is in danger or order the owner to provide necessary care.

🐶 SOME SITUATIONS ARE EXEMPT

Beau’s Law contains exemptions covering certain circumstances and activities, including veterinary practices, animal shelters, boarding kennels, grooming facilities, lawful dog training and temporary situations. Certain service, assistance and working-dog activities are also addressed by the law.

The new requirements officially take effect statewide on Oct. 1, 2026.

Dog owners who keep their animals outdoors are encouraged to review the requirements before the effective date and make any necessary changes to their dogs’ shelter, enclosure or tethering setup.

Read Alabama’s Beau’s Law (SB361)⁠

08/09/2026

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07/01/2026

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04/07/2026

With just three days left, Gudger makes a strong push in support of Beau’s Law.

Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger is stepping up as the 2026 legislative session winds down, urging lawmakers to give SB361, known as Beau’s Law, a chance for consideration in the House.

“SB361 needs to be placed on the House Calendar for final consideration,” Gudger said. “And with just three days remaining in the 2026 regular session, the time to take action is now.”

Beau’s Law aims to protect outdoor dogs across Alabama by setting clear standards for humane care. The bill requires proper shelter, clean water, and safe tethering. It bans harmful chains and collars and gives animal control more authority to step in when dogs are kept in unsafe conditions. Violating the law would be considered a misdemeanor.

03/17/2026

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