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Fish & Wildlife plans rulemaking after confusion over "dated each year" posting language

Natural Resources & Energy · January 17, 2026
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Summary

Fish & Wildlife told the committee it will pursue commissioner rulemaking to clarify what "dated each year" means for private land posting; the agency said it will honor existing posted signs while working with town clerks and landowners on a rule.

Commissioner-level testimony addressed confusion that followed an internal interpretation of a posting requirement that says land postings must be "dated each year." Staff and private landowners reported uncertainty about enforcement and prosecution when a posted date crosses calendar boundaries.

The commissioner told the committee the agency—s intent is to honor posted signs and that an…

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