Rule 12.9.804A - GAME DAMAGE HUNT ROSTER(1) A game damage hunt roster will be used to provide a list of hunters available to participate in game damage hunts and management seasons, according to the following procedures:(a) hunters interested in participating in game damage hunts and management seasons will apply through the department web site between June 15 and July 15 annually. A roster will be established through a computerized random selection of applicant names, with roster results being made available on-line by August 1 annually. Hunters without internet access may apply at any department regional or Helena office between June 15 and July 15 annually. If necessary, the department may establish additional sign-up periods;(b) hunters may apply only for one antelope hunting district, one deer hunting district, and one elk hunting district;(c) resident and nonresident hunters must possess a valid unused antelope, deer, or elk license specific to the species being hunted to participate in a game damage hunt or management season; and(d) nonresident hunters who possess a valid unused antelope, deer, or elk license may comprise up to 10% of the total game damage hunt roster pool of hunters for a specific game damage hunt or management season.(2) If sufficient hunters to participate in a game damage hunt or management season for a hunting district cannot be identified from that district's game damage hunt roster, hunters on the roster from an adjacent hunting district may be selected. (3) The department may also identify eligible hunters through other established means of hunter selection, including first-come, first-served advertised opportunities, unsuccessful special license or permit applicant lists, or lists of names supplied by landowners.Mont. Admin. r. 12.9.804A
NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1867, Eff. 7/28/06; AMD, 2015 MAR p. 2138, Eff. 12/11/2015; AMD, 2016 MAR p. 138, Eff. 1/23/2016.AUTH: 87-1-225, MCA; IMP: 87-1-225, MCA