31441888, 68B-27.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 31441888

Notice of Meeting, Hearing, or Workshop

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

OYSTERS

Overview

RULE:

68B-27.001	Additional Applicable Regulations
68B-27.002	Definitions
68B-27.003	Size Limit; Size Limit Tolerances
68B-27.004	Bag and Vessel Limits; Harvest and Possession Limits
68B-27.0042	Derivation and Distribution of Big Bend Oyster Harvest
68B-27.005	Seasons; Open and Closed Periods
68B-27.006	Allowable Gear; Prohibited Gear; Harvest Methods
68B-27.007	Sale and Purchase Requirements
68B-27.008	Open and Closed Areas
68B-27.009	License Requirements
68B-27.011	Commercial Oyster Harvest Monitoring

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

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The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding a public workshop to gather input on recommendations for the management of commercial and recreational oyster harvest in Dixie, Levy, and Citrus counties. FWC staff are seeking input on recommendations to update oyster management, including changing the unattached undersized tolerance to 11 oysters per bag and the attached undersized tolerance to 33 oysters per bag; establishing a regional endorsement; a seasonal bag limit for recreational and commercial harvesters; changing the harvest season to be October 1 through the end of February; and requiring harvesters to report harvest.  Staff will accept feedback on all subjects encompassed by the above-cited rules.

During the in-person workshop, staff will deliver a presentation reviewing recommendations that staff are planning to bring before the FWC Commissioners. Public feedback gathered during this workshop will be considered while refining rule recommendations for the Commission to consider in 2027.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jessica McCawley, at 620 South Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850) 487-0554, or Jessica.McCawley@MyFWC.com.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/2/2026 Vol. 52/192

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