1. The intent of the muzzle-loading season;

2. Determining what types of firearms may be used during the muzzle-loading season and an accurate description of those firearms;

3. Determining what types of firearm enhancements may be used during the muzzle-loading season;

4. The impact of the muzzle-loading season on the hunting season and on the deer population; and

5. Other issues of concern that are relevant to the study group; and be it further

Sec. 2. Selection of chair. Resolved: That the study group shall select a chair from among the members at the first meeting; and be it further

Sec. 3. Public hearings. Resolved: That the study group shall hold public hearings at various locations throughout the State to solicit public comment on the issues related to the muzzle- loading season that are to be addressed by the study group. The locations for the public hearings may be selected upon current Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife divisions or regions throughout the State; and be it further

Sec. 4. Staffing. Resolved: That the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall provide staffing and clerical support to the study group. The department may also request drafting assistance from the Legislative Council; and be it further

Sec. 5. Report; legislation. Resolved: That the study group shall submit its report and any necessary legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by February 1, 2000. If the study group requires an extension, it may apply to the Legislative Council, which may grant the extension.