Vermont § 33 - Moose Management Rule 1.0 Authority. 1.1 This rule is adopted pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 4081

§ 33. Moose Management Rule 1.0 Authority. 1.1 This rule is adopted pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 4081

• (a). In adopting this rule, the Fish and Wildlife Board is following the policy established
  by the General Assembly that the protection, propagation, control, management, and
  conservation of fish, wildlife and furbearing animals in this State is in the interest
  of the public welfare and that the safeguarding of this valuable resource for the
  people of the State requires a constant and continual vigilance. 1.2 In accordance with 10 V.S.A. § 4082, this rule is designed to maintain the best health, population and utilization levels
  of the moose herd. 1.3 In accordance with 10 V.S.A. § 4082, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board may: establish open seasons; daily, season and
  possession limits for game; territorial limits; prescribe the manner and means of
  taking moose; establish territorial limits for the taking of moose; and establish
  restrictions on taking based upon sex, maturity and other physical distinctions. 1.4 In accordance with 10 V.S.A. § 4254(i)(1), this rule establishes a process to auction up to six (6) moose permits to be awarded
  to the highest bidders. 1.5 In accordance with 10 V.S.A. § 4254(i)(2), this rule establishes a separate drawing for eligible Vermont veterans through a
  special priority drawing through the permit lottery system. 2.0 Purpose The purpose of this regulation is to establish two annual moose seasons, to establish
  the procedures to be used in applying for and issuing moose permits, and to establish
  the administrative framework for regulating the taking of moose. 3.0 Definitions. 3.1 “Antlered moose” means a moose which has at least one antler 6 inches or more in length
  measured from the tip of the main beam along the distal edge of the antler to the
  base of the antler burr at the skull. 3.2 “Antlerless” means those moose without antlers or antlers less than six inches in
  length. 3.3 “Applicant” means a person who has submitted a completed legal application to the
  lottery. 3.4 “Application” means the form provided by the Department that allows a person to be
  entered into the lottery. 3.5 “Board” means the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board. 3.6 “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. 3.7 “Crossbow” means a device consisting of a bow mounted to a rigid stock for discharging
  bolts or arrows and having a mechanical means to hold and release the drawn string,
  which must be fired from the shoulder. A bolt means a short projectile for a crossbow
  that resembles an arrow and has a head that measures no less than 7/8 inch at its
  widest point. A crossbow shall have a minimum pull of 125 pounds, a working mechanical
  safety and a stock no less than 23 inches in length. 3.8 “Department” means the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. 3.9 “Either sex” means a moose of any sex. 3.10 “Guide” means a person authorized to accompany, direct, aid, assist, and/or instruct
  a Permittee during a moose hunt. 3.11 “Guide Permit” means a document, provided by the Department to the Permittee, to allow
  for a guide to assist in a moose hunt. 3.12 “Legal means” means the taking of a moose by muzzleloader, rifle, handgun, shotgun,
  a crossbow, or bow and arrow in conformance with this rule. 3.13 “Permit” means a document issued by the Department authorizing the taking of a moose. 3.14 “Permittee” means a person who has successfully acquired a legal permit through the
  lottery or auction as described in this rule. 3.15 “Subpermittee” means an individual designated by a Permittee, whose name has been
  provided to the Department in conformance with this rule, who may be permitted to
  take a moose. 3.16 “Wildlife Management Unit” (WMU) means a geographical area in Vermont established for managing wildlife through regulation and defined in 10 App. V.S.A § 2b. 4.0 Moose Seasons There shall be three moose seasons annually. 4.1 Archery.