I honestly don't know if hunting is allowed or not but don't. See my animal going after anything simply because unless a strong recall and leave it command are established the dog wouldent get any off leash time, unless I know there aren't many people on the trail I don't allow off leash simply because I don't trust people yet alone their dogs and would rather avoid any kind of conflict that may arise. Atleast this is how I am now depending on how the trails are where I move my views might change but the dogs obidence would be the biggest factor which is why I want a loyal guardian who won't leave my side my lab is all over the place and loves smelling everything twice which I don't mind because he has a strong recall but id also like a dog who is content with being at my side and moving at my pace if that makes any sense