13164857, 68A-23.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 13164857

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO FRESHWATER FISH

Overview

RULE:

68A-23.002

General Methods of Taking Freshwater Fish

PURPOSE:

The proposed amendment to rule 68A-23.002(3) will allow use of crossbows to take non-game freshwater fish at night with a light throughout the state unless otherwise specified. Presently, bow and arrow and gigs are allowed for taking of non-game freshwater fish at night with a light, and crossbows are allowed for taking of non-game fish during daylight hours. The proposed rule change would increase recreational opportunities and should not have any impacts on freshwater fisheries, fish populations or ecology of freshwater resources.

SUMMARY:

The rule amendment allowing the use of a crossbow to take non-game freshwater fish at night will provide additional recreational opportunities for anglers without impacting freshwater fisheries, fish populations or ecology of freshwater resources.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/27/2013 Vol. 39/125

COMMENTS:

From 6/27/2013 To 7/18/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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