1. 1. Areas open to moose hunting The commissioner may designate by rule areas of the State open to moose hunting.

   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]

2. 2. Moose management To effectively manage the moose herd in the State, the commissioner may by rule establish:

   1. A. The number of moose permits to be issued every year, including a percentage for antlerless moose;

      [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]

   2. B. The length of the moose hunting season; and

      [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]

   3. C. The timing of the moose hunting season.

      [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]

   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]

PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 228, §9 (AMD).