(1) A BMA may be established for any of the following reasons:

(a) the land is a high-priority resource and habitat area as defined by statewide and regional management objectives;

(b) a potential exists for a cooperative relationship between the department and private landowner or landowners for long-term management projects and programs;

(c) establishment of the BMA will result in sustained or increased hunter opportunity, access and hunter days on private lands;

(d) implementation of the BMA will open up access to inaccessible federal and state lands; or

(e) implementation of a BMA will enhance regional management needs which may include but are not limited to:

(i) history of wildlife damage;

(ii) quality of hunting opportunities;

(iii) condition of wildlife habitat; and

(iv) availability of local hunting opportunities.