§ 26.67

The commissioner may issue his regulations, based upon accepted standards of wildlife conservation including the following: (a) Scientific and factual findings of a biological nature; (b) the availability of the species involved; (c) unusual weather conditions and special hazards; (d) the available supply of food and natural cover; (e) the general condition of the woods and streams; (f) the control of the species; (g) the number of permits issued; (h) the area available; (i) the rights and privileges of sportsmen, landowners and the general public; (j) the problem of providing and perpetuating a sound program of wildlife management and a sound recreational program consistent with the availability of the species.(1955, S. 2477d; 1971, P.A. 872, S. 262; P.A. 73-616, S. 23; P.A. 74-338, S. 60, 94; P.A. 87-589, S. 41, 87.)History: 1971 act substituted references to environmental protection commissioner for references to board of fisheries and game; P.A. 73-616 deleted references to members of abolished board; P.A. 74-338 made technical change; P.A. 87-589 deleted provision re notice and hearing.