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Rule Title: General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas
Department:	FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION	Add to MyFLRules Favorites
Division:	Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
Chapter:	TYPE I WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

	Effective Date:	7/1/2024
	History Notes:	Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.2223, 379.354 FS. History–New 8-1-79, Amended 6-4-81, 6-21-82, 6-9-83, 9-27-83, 7-5-84, 7-1-85, Formerly 39-15.04, Amended 5-7-86, 5-10-87, 4-13-88, 8-18-88, 4-19-90, 4-4-91, 4-14-92, 10-22-92, 7-26-94, 11-6-94, 3-30-95, 10-23-95, 9-15-96, 6-1-97, 7-1-98, 12-28-98, 4-15-99, Formerly 39-15.004, Amended 7-1-00, 6-2-02, 5-1-03, 7-1-04, 7-1-05, 7-1-06, 7-29-07, 7-1-08, 7-1-09, 7-1-10, 1-1-11, 5-2-12, 4-9-13, 7-1-14, 7-1-15, 7-1-16, 7-1-18, 7-1-19, 9-13-20, 7-1-21, 7-1-22, 7-1-23, 7-1-24.
	References in this version:	No reference(s).

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Section	Description	ID	Publish Date

Development 68A-15.004 ......	The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to revise regulations pertaining to general rules for Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), rules related to the application and issuance of quota and special-opportunity permits, ....	28952674	11/5/2024 Vol. 50/217
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	28452833	Effective: 07/01/2024
Correction 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	28035345	2/8/2024 Vol. 50/27
Proposed 68A-15.004	The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations regarding hunting equipment and deer-dog hunting on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to reduce confusion ....	27975787	1/23/2024 Vol. 50/15
Development 68A-15.004	The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations regarding hunting equipment and deer-dog hunting on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to reduce confusion ....	27860163	12/14/2023 Vol. 49/241
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	27211039	Effective: 07/01/2023
Proposed 68A-15.004	The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise hunting regulations regarding shooting hours and methods of take on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to allow non-protected ....	26762802	1/30/2023 Vol. 49/19
Development 68A-15.004	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise general regulations related to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).	26503521	11/8/2022 Vol. 48/218
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	25952367	Effective: 07/01/2022
Proposed 68A-15.004	The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations related to take of non-native birds on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The effect of the proposed amendment will be to remove protections currently prohibiting ....	25448840	1/13/2022 Vol. 48/09
Development 68A-15.004	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise general regulations related to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).	25225934	11/5/2021 Vol. 47/216
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	24643546	Effective: 07/01/2021
Proposed 68A-15.004	The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to allow hunting with centerfire rifles during small game seasons on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) where hunting with centerfire rifles is already allowed during other seasons, ....	24078036	1/11/2021 Vol. 47/06
Validity 68A-15.004	ERNESTO GONZALEZ Petitioner, vs. DIVISION OF HUNTING AND GAME MANAGEMENT, FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, ....; Case No.: 20-4051RX; Rule No.: 68A-15.004; Valid	23950384	12/3/2020 Vol. 46/234
Development 68A-15.004	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise general regulations related to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).	23773456	10/19/2020 Vol. 46/204
Validity 68A-15.004	ERNESTO GONZALEZ, Petitioner, vs. DIVISION OF HUNTING AND GAME MANAGEMENT, FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMIS....; Case No.: 20-4051RP; Rule No.: 68A-15.004; Petition	23647259	9/15/2020 Vol. 46/180
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	23591387	Effective: 09/13/2020
Proposed 68A-15.004	The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to establish or revise general regulations related to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage ....	23460631	7/24/2020 Vol. 46/144
Development 68A-15.004	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise general regulations related to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).	23363437	6/22/2020 Vol. 46/121
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	21967122	Effective: 07/01/2019
Proposed 68A-15.004	The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise shooting hours during spring turkey seasons on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).	21443322	1/25/2019 Vol. 45/17
Development 68A-15.004 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions during calendar year 2019 to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and specific ....	21301508	12/24/2018 Vol. 44/248
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	20542677	Effective: 07/01/2018
Proposed 68A-15.004	The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to update the allowable methods of take for wildlife (except migratory birds during migratory bird seasons) on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The effect of the proposed rule ....	19976682	1/22/2018 Vol. 44/14
Development 68A-15.004 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions during calendar year 2018 to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and specific ....	19899567	1/5/2018 Vol. 44/04
Development 68A-15.004 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2017, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and ....	18351447	12/8/2016 Vol. 42/237
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	17258257	Effective: 07/01/2016
Development 68A-15.004 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2016, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and ....	17011780	1/11/2016 Vol. 42/06
Proposed 68A-15.004	The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to clarify general wildlife management area (WMA) regulations. The effect of the proposed rule amendment would correct references in the general WMA regulations.	16967451	12/31/2015 Vol. 41/251
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	15766591	Effective: 07/01/2015
Proposed 68A-15.004	The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to allow the extension of shooting hours during spring turkey season by specific rule for individual wildlife management areas (WMAs). The effect of the proposed rule amendment ....	15546692	1/15/2015 Vol. 41/10
Development 68A-15.004 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2015, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and ....	15506243	1/8/2015 Vol. 41/05
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	14336229	Effective: 07/01/2014
Proposed 68A-15.004	The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to retain a daily bag limit of one per day for wild turkey on wildlife management areas to aid in distributing harvest of the resource among different individuals where the Commission ....	14041058	1/9/2014 Vol. 40/06
Development 68A-15.004 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and ....	13999930	1/8/2014 Vol. 40/05
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	12806442	Effective: 04/09/2013
Proposed 68A-15.004	The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to better protect natural resources and increase camper satisfaction by allowing the inclusion of permit provisions with camping permits on Wildlife Management Areas that allow ....	12482171	1/11/2013 Vol. 39/08
Development 68A-15.004 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2013, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and ....	12473150	1/8/2013 Vol. 39/05
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	11489667	Effective: 05/02/2012
Change 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	11227670	3/16/2012 Vol. 38/11
Proposed 68A-15.004	The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise rule language related to possession or use of guns on wildlife management areas (WMAs); and to clarify that the Executive Director or designee may issue permits allowing ....	10843647	1/6/2012 Vol. 38/01
Development 68A-15.004 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2012, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and ....	10814450	12/22/2011 Vol. 37/51
Public Hearing 68A-15.004	To receive public comment regarding considerations for the FWC ten-year Management Plan for the Andrews Wildlife Management Area (WMA). This .... January 27, 2011, 7:00 p.m. City of Fanning Springs Office, 17651 N. W. 90th Court, Fanning ....	9584781	1/21/2011 Vol. 37/03
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	9336655	Effective: 01/01/2011
Development 68A-15.004 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and ....	9505629	12/23/2010 Vol. 36/51
Change 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	9171270	9/24/2010 Vol. 36/38
Proposed 68A-15.004	The purpose of the proposed rule change is to address safety concerns of spring turkey hunters on public lands. The effect of the proposed rule change is to limit firearms to shotguns utilizing number 2 or smaller diameter ....	8937791	7/30/2010 Vol. 36/30
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	8392845	Effective: 07/01/2010
Proposed 68A-15.004	The proposed rule change clarifies that during a specific season only those species listed in each area-specific rule are legal to take. It will also require that the taking of furbearers with traps or hunting furbearers ....	8144525	1/15/2010 Vol. 36/02
Development 68A-15.004 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2010, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and ....	7991556	12/11/2009 Vol. 35/49
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	6849866	Effective: 07/01/2009
Proposed 68A-15.004	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to allow the use of licensed and registered motorcycles on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) unless specifically prohibited by specific area regulation.	6576908	12/31/2008 Vol. 34/53
Development 68A-15.004 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2009, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs); (2) ....	6451972	12/5/2008 Vol. 34/49
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	5355969	Effective: 07/01/2008
Proposed 68A-15.004	The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to establish general rules relating to the take of wild hogs, the take of non-protected mammals and the possession of guns or firearms on Wildlife Management Areas. The effect ....	5034511	1/4/2008 Vol. 34/01
Development 68A-15.004 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2008, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs); (2) ....	4919178	12/7/2007 Vol. 33/49
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	4398773	Effective: 07/29/2007
Proposed 68A-15.004	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to allow landowners or lease holders and their guests to transport guns through Wildlife Management Areas to privately-owned in-holdings and adjacent lands without a permit ....	4102826	5/11/2007 Vol. 33/19
Development 68A-15.004 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2007, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs); (2) ....	3215858	11/22/2006 Vol. 32/47
Final 68A-15.004	General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas	2594670	Effective: 07/01/2006

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