Regulations Relating to the Taking of Amphibians

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68A-26.002Regulations Relating to the Taking of Amphibians

NOTICE OF CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 42 No. 8, January 13, 2016 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.

68A-26.002 Regulations Relating to the Taking of Amphibians.

For amphibians not listed in Chapter 68A-27, F.A.C., the following restrictions control the take or possession:

(1) No intentional take by any means or possession is allowed of the gopher frog (Lithobates capito) or the Pine Barrens treefrog (Hyla andersonii) except as authorized by permit from the executive director as provided in Rule 68A-9.002, F.A.C., relating to the permitting to take wildlife or freshwater fish for justifiable purposes.

(2)(1) Except as prohibited in (1)(b) below, Other frogs may be taken by gigs, clubs, blow guns, hook and line, firearms or manually. Frogs may be taken throughout the year including non-daylight hours except that they may only be taken by firearm during daylight hours.

(b) No intentional take by any means or possession is allowed of the gopher frog (Lithobates capito) or the Pine Barrens treefrog (Hyla andersonii) except as authorized by permit from the executive director as provided in Rule 68A-9.002, F.A.C., relating to the permitting to take wildlife or freshwater fish for justifiable purposes.

(3)(2) Other aAmphibians other than frogs may be taken throughout the year in any manner not conflicting with other provisions of these rules and regulations except that when seines, nets or traps are used, the provisions of Chapter 68A-23, F.A.C., relating to the taking of bait minnows and other freshwater fish shall apply.

(4)(3) Any person taking for sale or selling frogs shall be licensed as provided by Section 379.363, F.S.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.363 FS. History–New 8-1-79, Amended 6-4-81, 6-21-82, Formerly 39-26.02, 39-26.002, Amended 3-25-12, __________.