Administrative Rule Review Report  #AR08-094

Legislative Service Office

24-Nov-08

 

AGENCY:                                 Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

 

DATE SUBMITTED:                   November 24, 2008.

 

SUBJECT:                                 Chapter 14, Late Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons; and Chapter 46, Fishing Regulations.

 

NATURE OF RULES:                     Legislative and procedural.

 

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:         W.S. 23-1-302(a)

 

DETERMINATION OF PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE BASED UPON INFORMATION

SUBMITTED BY THE AGENCY TO LSO:  Apparently complete to date.

 

SUMMARY OF RULES:

 

Chapter 14 adopts the emergency rules that were in place prior to this permanent rule.  The rule incorporates the federal regulations regarding hunting seasons and bag limits for migratory birds.

 

Chapter 46 has been amended to provide an unlimited creel limit for walleye taken from Buffalo Bill Reservoir in order to decrease the potential for significant impacts on that fishery's trout population.

 

FINDINGS:  The rules appear to be within the scope of statutory authority and legislative intent. 

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  That the rules be place on the Consent List and be approved by the Council as submitted by the Agency.

 

 

 

                                                            _______________________

                                                            Lynda Cook

                                                            Staff Attorney

 

                                                            _______________________

                                                            David K. Gruver

                                                            Assistant Director

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