C.__Research or investigations to provide a basis for sound management in the State;

D.__Manipulation of hunting pressure;

E.__Establishment of game lands, such as parks, forests, refuges and game management areas;

F.__Predator control;

G.__Artificial replenishment, such as game farming and restocking; and

H.__Introduction of exotic species of wild animals or birds where needed.

74.__Wildlife management area.__"Wildlife management area" means a tract of land or body of water owned or leased by the department for the purposes of wildlife management as defined in subsection 73 or created by an act of the Legislature with the landowner's permission, and subject to the commissioner's authority under section 12701.

75.__Wolf.__"Wolf" means the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus).

SUBPART 2

DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION

CHAPTER 903

DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE

SUBCHAPTER 1

DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED

§10051.__Department established

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is established to preserve, protect and enhance the inland fisheries and wildlife resources of the State; to encourage the wise use of these resources; to ensure coordinated planning for the future use and preservation of these resources; and to provide for effective management of these resources.