Landowner application requirements

This administrative rule lists the requirements to apply as a landowner. As noted in the rule, individuals who apply as a landowner but do not meet the criteria will be rejected.

6232.4500 ELK LICENSE APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Subpart 1.General provisions. The provisions in this part apply to the elk license application process.

1. If the number of applications for any zone exceeds the quota, a random selection will be conducted to determine the successful applicants.
2. Up to 20 percent of the licenses in each zone may be issued in a separate landowner and tenant drawing. The following persons are eligible for this separate drawing:
   1. owners of at least 160 acres of agricultural or grazing land, within the zone applied for;
   2. tenants living on at least 160 acres of agricultural or grazing land, within the zone applied for; or
   3. family members of qualifying landowners and tenants, if they live on the qualifying property and are part of the farming operation. Family members include those related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

Applicants unsuccessful in the landowner and tenant drawing will be included in the selection process for the remaining licenses in the same zone. Landowner and tenant party applications that include individuals who do not meet the requirements for this license will be removed from the landowner and tenant drawing and will not be entered into the general drawing.