§ 23-2-306 — Conservation stamp; exemptions

(a) Subject to subsections (b), (c) and (d) of this
section and the applicable fee under W.S. 23-1-701, each
sportsman licensed under W.S. 23-2-101, 23-2-107 or 23-2-201
shall purchase a single conservation stamp for twenty-one
dollars ($21.00) which shall be valid for the time period
specified in commission rules not to exceed twelve (12) months.
The stamp or an authorization signifying purchase of the stamp
shall be in the possession of any person exercising rights under
any fishing or hunting license issued pursuant to W.S. 23-2-101,
23-2-107 or 23-2-201. Holders of special limited fishing permits
issued under W.S. 23-2-207 and holders of licenses only under
W.S. 23-1-302(q), 23-2-101(j)(v) and (vi), 23-2-201(d)(vi),
(vii) and (ix), 23-2-201(f) and 23-2-201(g) are exempt from the
provisions of this section when exercising hunting or fishing
privileges provided under those specific licenses. Except as
provided in subsection (e) of this section, revenues collected
from the sale of each stamp under this subsection shall be
deposited as follows:
(i) Twenty-five percent (25%) of the revenues
collected under this subsection into the account created under
W.S. 23-1-501(e);
(ii) Of the amount remaining:
(A) Fifty percent (50%) into the trust account
created under W.S. 23-1-501(f); and
(B) Fifty percent (50%) into the game and fish
fund.
(b) A lifetime conservation stamp may be purchased for one
hundred eighty-five dollars ($185.00) plus the applicable fee
under W.S. 23-1-701. Revenues collected from the sale of each
stamp under this subsection shall be deposited as follows:
(i) Fifty percent (50%) into the trust account
created under W.S. 23-1-501(f); and
(ii) Fifty percent (50%) into the account created
under W.S. 23-1-501(e).
(c) Holders of licenses issued under W.S. 23-1-705(d), (e)
or (k) are exempt from the provisions of this section when
exercising any hunting or fishing privileges licensed under this
act. Licenses issued under W.S. 23-1-705(d), (e) or (k) shall
be in possession of the person exempted under this subsection
when exercising any hunting or fishing privilege licensed under
this act.
(d) In addition to other fees under this section, persons
applying for a conservation stamp or a lifetime conservation
stamp under this section may pay any whole dollar amount to
support wildlife conservation efforts related to the
transportation system. The department shall provide information
on the application form specifying that the applicant may pay
the contribution under this subsection. Funds collected under
this subsection shall be transmitted to the state treasurer to
be credited to the wildlife conservation account created by W.S.
31-2-231(b). The department shall deduct and retain an amount
equal to the administrative costs incurred in complying with
this subsection.
(e) Of the twenty-one dollars ($21.00) collected under
subsection (a) of this section, nine dollars ($9.00) collected
from the sale of each stamp shall be deposited into the account
created under W.S. 23-1-501(h).