19978040, 68A-17.004 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 19978040

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS

Overview

RULE:

68A-17.004

General Regulations Relating to Wildlife and Environmental 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) during the established archery and spring turkey seasons on Wildlife and Environmental Areas (WEAs) and to update the allowance for using dogs on WEAs.  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 on WEAs, unless otherwise stipulated in specific area regulation; allow the taking of wild turkey with pre-charged pneumatic air guns during the spring turkey season on WEAs; and allow the use of dogs on leashes for trailing wounded game unless otherwise prohibited under specific area regulations.

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 on WEAs, unless otherwise stipulated in specific area regulation; allow the taking of wild turkey with pre-charged pneumatic air guns during the spring turkey season on WEAs; and adds the allowance to use dogs on leashes for trailing wounded game unless otherwise prohibited under specific area regulations.  Additionally, the proposed rule amendment would provide non-substantive technical changes.

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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