19976682, 68A-15.004 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 19976682

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

TYPE I WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

Overview

RULE:

68A-15.004

General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to update the allowable methods of take for wildlife (except migratory birds during migratory bird seasons) on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).  The effect of the proposed rule amendment would be to prohibit the use of guns other than bows for taking wildlife (except migratory birds during migratory bird seasons) during the established archery season, unless otherwise stipulated in specific area regulation, and allow the taking of wild turkey with pre-charged pneumatic air guns during the spring turkey season on WMAs.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment would prohibit the use of guns other than bows for taking wildlife (except migratory birds during migratory bird seasons) during the established archery season, unless otherwise stipulated in specific area regulation, and allow the taking of wild turkey with pre-charged pneumatic air guns during the established spring turkey season on WMAs.  Additionally, the proposed rule amendment would clarify the rule references to turkey.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/22/2018 Vol. 44/14

COMMENTS:

From 1/22/2018 To 2/12/2018 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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