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2011-2012 Hunting and Trapping Regulation Process

May 1 - July 23, 2010
Scoping period for staff and public input on hunting and trapping regulation issues
August 17, 2010
Staff present regulatory issues and concepts identified during the scoping period to the Board for its consideration and modification
September 1 - November 1, 2010
Public comment period to gather public input on regulatory issues and concepts from the August 17th DGIF Board meeting
March 1, 2011
Staff will present recommended regulation amendments to the Board; Board proposes regulation amendments
Public Comment Period
A 45-day public comment period, including public meetings (dates and locations to be announced), would be held to gain input on proposed regulation amendments
May 3, 2011
Staff will make final recommendations on proposed regulations; Board adopts final regulation amendments
July 1, 2011
Effective date for Board adopted regulations

For more information contact the DGIF regulatory coordinator.