A.__Observation by department personnel;

B.__Deer tracks;

C.__Evidence of current or past browsing;

D.__Deer pellet depositions; or

E.__Bedding sites.

2.__Notification.__Whenever evidence indicates, according to criteria established by the commissioner, the existence of a deer wintering area in any municipality or plantation, the commissioner shall notify the officials of the municipality or plantation and the owner or owners of record of the property on which the area is located of the existence of the deer wintering area and shall provide information to those persons as to actions that may be taken to protect the deer in that area.

§10108. Programs

1.__Training in firearm safety.____The commissioner shall establish a program for training individuals in the safe handling of firearms and for this purpose may cooperate with any public or private association or organization having as one of its objectives the promotion of safety in firearms handling.

In establishing the program under this subsection, the commissioner shall:

A.__Prescribe the qualifications of instructors. Each instructor authorized by the commissioner to conduct training under the program must be covered by liability insurance protecting that person from liability for damages during the time when instruction is being given. The cost of this insurance must be borne by the State and must be a charge against the funds credited to the department;

B.__Prescribe the type and course of instruction and the time and place of examinations; and

C.__Issue a certificate of competency to individuals who successfully complete the examination.

2.__Promotion of hunting, fishing and camping.__The commissioner may implement a program designed to promote fisheries and wildlife resources and attract hunters and anglers