Administrative Rule Review Report #AR11-005
Legislative Service Office
02-Feb-11
AGENCY: Game and Fish Department.
DATE SUBMITTED: February 2, 2011.
SUBJECT: Chapter 3, Black Bear Hunting Seasons.
NATURE OF RULES: Legislative and procedural.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: W.S. 23-1-302(a)(i).
DETERMINATION OF PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE BASED UPON INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THE AGENCY TO LSO: Apparently complete to date.
SUMMARY OF RULES: The rules set seasons and bag limits for black bear hunting licenses. The rules amend reporting requirements when a black bear is taken. The rules additionally provide for closure of a black bear bait site for the remainder of the season if the site is used by a grizzly bear.
FINDINGS: The rules appear to be within the scope of statutory authority and legislative intent.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the rules be placed on the Consent List and be approved by the Council as submitted by the Agency.
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Lynda Cook
Staff Attorney
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David K. Gruver
Assistant Director
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