(3) The commissioner, with the approval of the commission, shall authorize such scientific and other studies as he deems necessary, and shall collect, classify and disseminate such statistics, data and information as in his discretion will tend to promote the objects of this chapter. (4) The commissioner, with the approval of the commission, shall have the exclusive power to expend for the protection, conservation, propagation and restoration, and taking and harvesting of all wildlife all funds of the state acquired for the protection, conservation, propagation or restoration of all wildlife arising from licenses, gifts or otherwise.
Citation: Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 150.023 (West)