Section 12 010 080 - MOOSE PERMIT RULE (10 V.S.A. APP. section 33A.)Section 1.0 Authority1.1 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 Allocation4.1 355 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.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