The amendments are anticipated to annually generate approximately $6,468,000, assuming no resistance factors, all of which would accrue to the wildlife fee fund.  Otherwise, the proposed amendments to the regulation are not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, small businesses or the public.

This permanent regulation establishes requirements for big game and turkey permit applications. The proposed amendments to the regulation would require that nonresident deer permit applicants purchase a hunting license prior to or at the same time of application.  Unsuccessful permit applicants would have the choice to keep the hunting license or obtain a refund.  The purpose of the proposed change is to gain better compliance with the law.

While ensuring compliance with the law, it is anticipated that the proposed change will generate an additional $126,000 annually, all of which would accrue to the wildlife fee fund.  Otherwise, the proposed amendments to the regulation are not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, small businesses or the public.

This permanent regulation establishes deer permit descriptions and restrictions. The proposed amendments to the regulation clarify the definition and permit class of tenants to address a disparity between nonresident tenants and nonresident landowners. 

The proposed amendments could result in nonresident tenants paying more for a deer permit to address the disparity between nonresident tenants and nonresident landowners.  Otherwise, the proposed amendments to the regulation are not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, small businesses or the public.

This permanent regulation establishes legal equipment, methods of take and other provisions for fishing. The proposed amendments to the regulation clarify that float material used with setlines be of closed-cell construction.

The proposed amendments to the regulation are not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, small businesses or the public.

This permanent regulation establishes special provisions for fishing.  The proposed amendments update the reference document for designated aquatic nuisance waters and clarify fishing from or over a fish ladder or fishway.

The proposed amendments to the regulation are not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, small businesses or the public.

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