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.

 

 

 

                                                            _______________________

                                                            Lynda Cook

                                                            Staff Attorney

 

                                                            _______________________

                                                            David K. Gruver

                                                            Assistant Director

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