26763093, 68A-15.006 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26763093

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

TYPE I WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

Overview

RULE:

68A-15.006

Regulations Relating to Miscellaneous Areas

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations on Miscellaneous Areas regarding vehicle access and species allowed to be taken. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources and public use on miscellaneous areas.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment revises regulations on Miscellaneous Areas by expanding the types of vehicle access allowed for mobility-impaired hunters and allowing the take of non-protected birds in the Tier 1 hunt area, allowing the take of gray squirrel in all miscellaneous areas during certain seasons, and allowing the take of quail in the Tier II Area and the Kissimmee Public River Use Area during certain seasons. As amended, the proposed rule also removes the prohibition against using centerfire rifles during small game season in the Tier II Area. Additionally, the proposed rule amendment includes a non-substantive technical change.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

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

LAW:

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

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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