The purpose and effect of this rule development is, during calendar year 2015, (1) establish definitions for the chapter; (2) establish open seasons for taking game and bag and possession limits; (3) establish hunting regulations for ducks, geese, ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

68A-13.0001Definitions

68A-13.001Open Season for Taking Game; Bag and Possession Limits

68A-13.003Hunting Regulations for Ducks, Geese, and Coots

68A-13.004Hunting Regulations for Non-Migratory Game and Issuance of Antlerless Deer Permits

68A-13.006Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges

68A-13.007Hunting Regulations on Public Small-Game Hunting Areas

68A-13.008Hunting Regulations for Migratory Birds Other than Ducks and Coots

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development is, during calendar year 2015, (1) establish definitions for the chapter; (2) establish open seasons for taking game and bag and possession limits; (3) establish hunting regulations for ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory birds; (4) provide for adoption of Federal regulations pertaining to hunting on National Wildlife Refuges; (5) establish hunting regulations for public small-game hunting areas; and (6) provide for the issuance of antlerless deer permits to private landowners.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas covered in the proposed rules include definitions for the chapter, regulations for taking game including waterfowl and other migratory birds, issuance of antlerless deer permits to private landowners, public small-game hunting area regulations, adoption of Federal statutes and regulations, and hunting on National Wildlife Refuges.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution; 379.1025 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: the ADA Coordinator at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Michael Yaun, Deputy General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, [phone]