Published on: 13653543. The proposed rule is to permanently designate four Free Freshwater Fishing Days in rule. This rule will designate the first Saturday and Sunday in April and the second Saturday and Sunday in June annually as recreational free-freshwater fishing days. This rule would allow for stakeholders to fish without the statutorily- required license for four days out of the year. Any person partaking in the Free Freshwater Fishing Days must comply with all other laws, rules and regulations pertaining to freshwater fishing. This rule only pertains to the taking of freshwater fish for non-commercial purposes. The effect of this rule will be to have all Free Freshwater Fishing Days on the same day each year and have them set permanently in rule.
Published on: 13447612. This rulemaking is to permanently designate four Free Freshwater Fishing Days in rule. This rule will designate the first Saturday and Sunday in April and the second Saturday and Sunday in June annually as recreational free-freshwater fishing days. This rule would allow stakeholders to fish without the statutorily-required license for four days out of the year. Any person partaking in the Free Freshwater Fishing Days must comply with all other laws, rules and regulations pertaining to freshwater fishing. This rule only pertains to the taking of freshwater fish for non-commercial purposes. The effect of this rule will be to have all Free Freshwater Fishing Days on the same days each year and have them set permanently in rule.
Published on: 11117090. The purpose and effect of this rule amendment would be to provide a greater opportunity for individuals and families to enjoy a free Saturday fishing, without the requirement of a license, in Florida’s fresh waters. This also enables partners to put on outreach events that adults can participate in without the need to purchase a license. The net effect that we hope to achieve is enhanced recruitment, retention and engagement of anglers that ultimately will lead to a greater commitment to conservation stewardship, more time spent fishing, and a positive local economic impact.
Published on: 11033670. The purpose and effect of this rule amendment would be to provide a greater opportunity for individuals and families to enjoy a free Saturday fishing, without the requirement of a license, in Florida’s fresh waters. This also enables partners to put on outreach events that adults can participate in without the need to purchase a license. The net effect that we hope to achieve is enhanced recruitment, retention and engagement of anglers that ultimately will lead to a greater commitment to conservation stewardship, more time spent fishing, and a positive local economic impact.