(1) An outfitter may apply for an amendment to the outfitter's operations plan by stating in writing the proposed changes and submitting it to the board.

(2) All amendments will be considered by the board using the same criteria as new applicants, including being required to take those parts of the outfitter examination that apply to the proposed amendment, if an outfitter is applying to add the following to the operations plan:

(a) hunting;

(b) fishing;

(c) watercraft used for fishing or hunting;

(d) upland game bird;

(e) waterfowl; or

(f) saddle or pack animal use.