26610706, 68A-23.005 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26610706

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO FRESHWATER FISH

Overview

RULE:

68A-23.005

Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule amendment is to modify fishing regulations related to gulf striped bass in order to conserve breeding sized females. The effect will be to change the size limit for possession.

SUMMARY:

In recent years, the older and larger female striped bass, which are required by hatchery personnel for spawning purposes, have become less common in annual broodstock collection efforts. Recent research indicates a high catch and harvest rate of female striped bass greater than 24 inches from the lower Ochlockonee River, which is the desired size to optimize spawning potential. Managers want to reduce the harvest of mature females since they are vital for hatchery production and the ongoing conservation of the species.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/7/2022 Vol. 48/236

COMMENTS:

From 12/7/2022 To 12/28/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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