Sec. 23. (a) The "turn in a poacher" program is established within the division for the purpose of encouraging citizen participation in deterring the unlawful taking or possession of game, fish, or nongame wildlife.
(b) Under the program the department shall accomplish the purpose set out in subsection (a) by doing the following:
(1) Providing a toll free telephone service.
(2) Developing and conducting a publicity campaign for the program.
(3) Conducting investigations initiated through citizen participation in the enforcement of game, fish, and nongame wildlife laws.
(4) Approving and coordinating reward payments.