Section 1.03. Mississippi river fisheries management.  


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  • In carrying out an effective management program for fish and aquatic resources, the department shall:
    (1)  Regulate sport and commercial harvest to provide an optimum sustained yield.
    (2)  Promote cooperative agreements with Iowa, Minnesota and the U.S. fish and wildlife service in an effort to maintain:
    (a) The unique habitats on the river;
    (b) Programs to maintain and improve public access;
    (c) Cooperative research and surveys of populations and harvests, especially those related to endangered or threatened species.
History: Cr. Register, February, 1980, No. 290 , eff. 3-1-80.