87-1-271. Annual lottery of hunting licenses -- proceeds dedicated to hunting access enhancement. (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 enhancement programs and law enforcement.