29330974, 68A-13.004 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 29330974

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

GENERAL HUNTING REGULATIONS

Overview

RULE:

68A-13.004

Hunting Regulations for Non-Migratory Game and Issuance of Antlerless Deer Permits and Private Lands Deer Management Permits

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise hunting regulations for antlerless deer and wild turkey on lands outside the Wildlife Management Area (WMA) system. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to provide increased hunting opportunities for antlerless deer and wild turkey.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment would update current rule language as follows:

Antlerless deer bag limits – change the seasonal bag limit in DMU D2 to allow for the take of up to 3 antlerless deer as part of the 5 deer seasonal limit.

Antlerless deer season dates – establish additional antlerless deer hunting days in Deer Management Unit (DMU) B1, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, D1, and D2.

Youth turkey hunt extension – expand the youth spring turkey hunt on lands outside the WMA System from 2 days (Saturday through Sunday) to 4 days (Friday through Monday).

Additionally, the proposed rule amendment also makes non-substantive, technical corrections.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution n; Section 375.313, Florida Statutes.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution n; Sections 379.2223, 375.313, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/4/2025 Vol. 51/43

COMMENTS:

From 3/4/2025 To 3/25/2025 (21 Days)

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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