§10053. Bureau of Resource Management
The Bureau of Resource Management is established within the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The bureau is equal in organizational level and status with other major organizational units within the department or its successors. The bureau is administered by a director of wildlife and a director of fisheries and hatcheries who are immediately responsible to the deputy commissioner. The directors possess full authority and responsibility for administering all the powers and duties of the bureau within their respective divisions, subject to the direction of the commissioner and except as otherwise provided by statute. The responsibilities of the bureau include, but are not limited to:
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1.
Wildlife conservation and management.
The conservation and management of the wildlife resources in the State for their preservation, protection, enhancement and use;
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2.
Fisheries conservation and management.
The conservation and management of the inland fisheries resources in the public waters of the State for their preservation, protection, enhancement and use;
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3.
Propagation of fish.
The propagation of fish for the effective conservation and management of inland fisheries resources in public waters of the State;
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4.
Habitat conservation and management.
The conservation and management of habitat for the protection, preservation, enhancement and use of inland fisheries and wildlife resources, plants and natural areas;
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5.
Wildlife sanctuaries; wildlife management areas.
The management of wildlife sanctuaries and wildlife management areas for the State as designated in chapter 925;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
6.
Data collection.
The collection of data for the effective conservation and management of inland fisheries and wildlife resources, plants and natural areas;
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7.
Research and monitoring.
Research and monitoring activities for the effective conservation and management of inland fisheries and wildlife resources, plants and natural areas;
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8.
Animal damage control.
The coordination of animal damage control functions throughout the State, including supplemental assistance for the control of coyotes and other nuisance wildlife that exceeds normal funding and staffing levels within the department;
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9.
Rules.
The development of rules governing the effective conservation and management of the inland fisheries and wildlife resources of the State;
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10.
Land acquisition.
The acquisition and development of land for the protection, preservation and enhancement of inland fisheries and wildlife resources, plants and natural areas;
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11.
Resource planning.
The coordination with other resource management staff to develop both short-term and long-term plans for the preservation, protection, enhancement and use of inland fisheries and wildlife resources, plants and natural areas. The bureau shall undertake activities as directed by the commissioner; and
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12.
Invasive species management.
The management of invasive species for the protection of inland fisheries and wildlife resources, plants and natural areas.
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SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B14 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 340, §§3-5 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 205, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 706, §11 (AMD).