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(7)__Encourage landowners who allow access to their
property only with permission to conspicuously post signs
on the property indicating the name and address of the
owner or other person with authority to grant permission;
and

 
B.__A program called the Sport Hunter Program.__The Sport
Hunter Program is established to combat disrespect and
misconduct and to improve the hunter's image through
landowner relations, coordination with hunter safety
programs and conservation ethics.__Three dollars of each $15
collected under subsection 3 is dedicated to the Sport
Hunter Program.

 
The Support Landowners Program and the Sport Hunter Program must
operate within the department and must be implemented no later
than January 1, 1996.

 
5.__"Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs" program.__The "Hooked on
Fishing Not on Drugs" program is established in the department to
encourage youth fishing activities in the State.__The
commissioner may accept money, goods or services donated to the
department for the "Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs" program.__
Money, goods and services accepted by the commissioner under this
subsection may be used only for those program activities.

 
6.__Archery hunting education program.__The commissioner shall
establish a program for training individuals in safe and
responsible archery hunting skills and behavior.__This program
includes instruction in fisheries and wildlife laws, rights of
landowners and hunters and appropriate principles of wildlife
management.__The commissioner may charge an enrollment fee of up
to $10 per person to help defray the costs of this program.__The
commissioner may cooperate with any public or private association
dedicated to responsible and safe archery hunting to establish
this program.

 
In establishing the program, the commissioner shall:

 
A.__Prescribe the qualifications of instructors;

 
B.__Provide liability insurance for each instructor
authorized by the commissioner to conduct training under the
program protecting that person from liability for damages
during the time when instruction is being given.__The cost
of this insurance must be borne by the State and charged
against funds credited to the department;


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