12-080 Code Vt. R. 12-010-080-X - MOOSE PERMIT RULE (10 V.S.A. APP. section 33A.)

Section 1.0 Authority

1.1 This rule is adopted pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 4081(a). In adopting this rule, the Fish and Wildlife Board is following the policy established by the General Assembly that the protection, propagation, control, management, and conservation of fish, wildlife and fur-bearing animals in this state is in the interest of the public welfare and that the safeguarding of this valuable resource for the people of the state requires a constant and continual vigilance.

1.2 In accordance with 10 V.S.A. § 4082, this rule is designed to maintain the best health, population and utilization levels of the moose herd.

1.3 In accordance with 10 V.S.A. § 4082, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board may: establish open seasons; daily, season and possession limits for game.

Section 2.0 Purpose

The purpose of this rule is to authorize the issuance of a certain number of moose permits, by Wildlife Management Unit (WMU), to be issued by means of a public lottery.

Section 3.0 Authorizations

3.1 The Fish and Wildlife Board hereby authorizes the taking of moose during the moose season.

3.2 The Board authorizes the issuance of a total of 355 permits to be distributed by lottery as provided by 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 33.

Section 4.0 Permit Allocation

4.1 355 permits to hunt and take moose of any sex and age are authorized for the following WMUs:

WMU	B	C	D1	D2	E1	E2	G	H1	H2	I	J1	J2	L	M	O	P	Q
Either-Sex Permits	5	30	40	40	70	20	10	30	5	20	10	15	10	25	10	10	5

Section 5.0 Permit Application Deadline

5.1 10 V.S.A. App. § 33, Section 6.2 notwithstanding, applications shall be accepted until the deadline established by the Department.

Notes

12-080 Code Vt. R. 12-010-080-X

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 10 V.S.A. §§ 4081, 4082, 4084
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 3, 2011 Secretary of State Document #11-028; June 3, 2012 Secretary of State Rule Log #12-014; June 27, 2013 Secretary of State Rule Log #13-015