A141

Clarifies that the Fish and Game Council has sole authority over freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping regulations.

This bill clarifies that the Fish and Game Council is the sole authority for determining whether freshwater fish, game birds, game animals, or fur-bearing animals may be fished, hunted, or trapped. It specifies the circumstances, locations, methods, and quantities for these activities. The council also formulates comprehensive policies for the protection and propagation of these species. The Division of Fish and Wildlife, under the Department of Environmental Protection, implements these policies as directed by the council. The bill emphasizes the council's autonomy in these matters.