87-1-271. Annual lottery of hunting licenses — proceeds dedicated to hunting access. (1) The commission may issue through a lottery one license each year for each of the following:

(a)deer;

(b)elk;

(c)shiras moose;

(d)mountain sheep;

(e)mountain goat;

(f)wild buffalo or bison;

(g)antelope; and

(h)mountain lion.

(2)The restriction in 87-2-702(4) that a person who receives a moose, mountain goat, or mountain sheep special license is not eligible to receive another license for that species for the next 7 years does not apply to a person who receives a license through a lottery conducted pursuant to this section.

(3)The commission shall establish rules regarding:

(a)the conduct of the lottery authorized in this section;

(b)the use of licenses issued through the lottery; and

(c)the price of lottery tickets.

(4)Except as provided in 87-2-903, all proceeds from a lottery conducted pursuant to this section must be used by the department for hunting access programs and law enforcement.