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Notice: 11531765

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

GENERAL HUNTING REGULATIONS

Overview

RULE:

68A-13.004

Hunting Regulations for Non-Migratory Game and Issuance of Antlerless Deer Permits and Private Lands Deer Management Permits

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to change the opening of gray squirrel season from the second Saturday in November to the second Saturday in October and specify the closing as the first Sunday in March. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to increase the gray squirrel season by up to 35 days depending on the calendar year, and enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment would allow the open season for the taking of gray squirrels to begin 28 or 35 days earlier depending on calendar year and maintain a comparable ending date.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/25/2012 Vol. 38/21

COMMENTS:

From 5/25/2012 To 6/15/2012 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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