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R657-41-3. Determining the Number of Conservation and Sportsman Permits.
(1) The number of conservation permits authorized by the Wildlife Board shall be based on:
(a) the species population trend, size, and distribution to protect the long-term health of the population;
(b) the hunting and viewing opportunity for the general public, both short and long term; and
(c) the potential revenue that will support protection and enhancement of the species.
(2) One statewide conservation permit may be authorized for each conservation permit species.
(3) A limited number of area conservation permits may be authorized as follows:
(a) a maximum of 10% of the total permits, assigned to a hunt area or combination of hunt areas, for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and desert bighorn sheep;
(b) a maximum of 5% of the permits or eight permits, whichever is less, for any unit or hunt area for the remaining conservation permit species.
(4) The number of conservation and sportsman permits available for use will be determined by the Wildlife Board.
(5) Area conservation permits shall be deducted from the number of public drawing permits.
(6) One sportsman permit shall be authorized for each statewide conservation permit authorized.
(7) All area conservation permits are eligible as multi-year permits except that the division may designate some area conservation permits as single year permits based on the applications received for single year permits.
(8) All statewide permits will be multi-year permits except for a second statewide permit issued for a special event.