(1) A BMA may be established for any of the following reasons:
(a) the
land is a high-priority resource and habitat area as defined by statewide
and regional management objectives;
(b) a
potential exists for a cooperative relationship between the department and
private landowner or landowners for long-term management projects and
programs;
(c) establishment of the BMA will result in sustained or increased hunter
opportunity, access and hunter days on private lands;
(d) implementation of the BMA will open up access to inaccessible federal and state
lands; or
(e) implementation
of a BMA will enhance regional management needs which may include but are not
limited to:
(i) history of wildlife damage;
(ii) quality of hunting opportunities;
(iii) condition of wildlife habitat; and
(iv) availability of local hunting opportunities.