The purpose and effect of the proposed rule development is to define methods of taking game and to prohibit the taking of some game on designated areas; and regulate the use of dogs for taking game during calendar year 2007.

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68A-12.002: General Methods of Taking Game; Prohibitions
68A-12.007: Hunting Dogs; Molesting Game in Closed Season; Training; Field Trials; Prohibited for Certain Hunting
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule development is to define methods of taking game and to prohibit the taking of some game on designated areas; and regulate the use of dogs for taking game during calendar year 2007.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The Commission is considering changing the methods of taking game in certain geographical locations and changing regulations regarding the use of dogs for taking certain game.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
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 WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: James V. Antista, General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.