The commissioner may issue applications for moose hunting permits, issue permits and make all rules pertaining to moose hunting permits, including provisions for the permittees who are selected for a permit but unable to use the permit. The commissioner may make all other rules that the commissioner considers necessary for the protection of the moose resource.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §175 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]