30745428, 68A-17.004 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30745428

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS

Overview

RULE:

68A-17.004

General Regulations Relating to Wildlife and Environmental Areas

PURPOSE:

The proposed rule amendment updates trapping regulations for Wildlife and Environmental Areas (WEAs) to better manage wildlife populations by establishing more efficient, selective, and humane trapping regulations.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment adjusts current regulations on WEAs to allow baits, lures, and visual attractants for trapping furbearers and nutria pursuant to Rule 68A-32.002, F.A.C., on WEAs with established trapping seasons, unless prohibited by area-specific rule.

The proposed rule amendment also removes the obsolete term “snare”; clarifies existing rules; removes unnecessary, redundant, or conflicting language; corrects prior mistakes; and makes non-substantive, technical corrections.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/6/2026 Vol. 52/66

COMMENTS:

From 4/6/2026 To 4/27/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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