26760474, 68A-15.061 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26760474

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

TYPE I WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

Overview

RULE:

68A-15.061

Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - Southwest Region

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Southwest Region. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources and public use on WMAs.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment revises specific regulations for WMAs in the Southwest Region. Specifically, the amended rule modifies or clarifies vehicle access, hunting seasons and locations, and use of dogs. The rule also adds deer to the list of animals that must be checked at Croom WMA and establishes two family/youth small game hunts. This amendment also clarifies existing rules; removes unnecessary, redundant, or conflicting language; corrects prior mistakes; and makes non-substantive, technical corrections.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. 375.313, FS.

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. 375.313, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/30/2023 Vol. 49/19

COMMENTS:

From 1/30/2023 To 2/20/2023 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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