5034899, 68A-15.006 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 5034899

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 clarify rules relating to the take of wild hogs, the take of non-protected mammals, the possession of guns or firearms, distribution of food for wildlife and driving metal objects into trees on Kissimmee River Public Use Area. The effect would be a clear set of regulations allowing the take of wild hogs (no change to current hunting opportunity) with no size or bag limits, establish shooting hours and prohibit the transport of live wild hogs. Non-protected mammals will be legal to take during any season that allows the take of game mammals. Firearms and guns may be possessed throughout the year provided they are secured in a vehicle, vessel, travel trailer, camper or tent when they are not a legal method of take. Driving metal objects into trees and the distribution of food for wildlife will be prohibited.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule changes would allow the possession of guns in accordance with Chapter 790, F.S., subject to legal agreements, state law and federal law, provided the guns are securely encased in a vehicle, vessel, camper or tent during periods when the take of wildlife with a gun is prohibited; clarify rules related to wild hogs (the proposal will not reduce any opportunity, just standardize the regulations) which allow wild hogs to be taken from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset during any season open for the taking of game mammals, with no size or bag limit, use only methods of take allowed for the taking of game mammals, and not transport wild hogs alive; prohibit target practice except at a shooting range or Commission sponsored event; allow the take of non-protected mammals during any season open for the taking of game mammals, with no size or bag limit; prohibit the driving of metal objects into trees; and prohibit the distribution of food for wildlife.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/4/2008 Vol. 34/01

COMMENTS:

From 1/4/2008 To 1/25/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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