Commission says town has no baiting policy after resident seeks permit signature

The commission reviewed paperwork for a resident (named in the permit materials as Darren Johnson) who filed a state bait permit without obtaining a town signature. Members said Pembroke’s conservation-related ordinance (chapter 66) regulates injuring or killing animals during state hunting seasons but does not create a local baiting policy; staff pointed to state rules and the need for landowner permission. One member summarized the practical approach: follow state regulations where the town has no separate rule.

Commissioners asked staff to invite the local conservation officer or town staff to return next month with the signed paperwork and an explanation of who had authority to sign on behalf of the town or commission. The commission did not create a new baiting policy at the meeting and agreed to keep the item on the next meeting agenda to get further detail from the official who handled the application.