The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to revise regulations pertaining to general rules for Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), rules related to the application and issuance of quota and special-opportunity permits, ....

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

68A-15.004General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas

68A-15.005Quota Permits; Antlerless Deer Permits; Special-Opportunity Permits

68A-15.006Regulations Relating to Miscellaneous Areas

68A-15.061Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - Southwest Region

68A-15.062Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - North Central Region

68A-15.063Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - Northwest Region

68A-15.064Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region

68A-15.065Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - Northeast Region

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to revise regulations pertaining to general rules for Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), rules related to the application and issuance of quota and special-opportunity permits, and specific rules for miscellaneous areas and WMAs in the Southwest, North Central, Northwest, South, and Northeast Regions. The effect of the proposed rule amendments will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources and public recreation on lands in the WMA system. Additionally, the proposed rule amendments also clarify existing rules; removes unnecessary, redundant, or conflicting language; corrects prior mistakes; and makes non-substantive, technical corrections.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject area covered in this rule development effort pertains to general WMA rules, quota and special-opportunity permits, and specific rules on miscellaneous areas and wildlife management areas.

RULEMAKING 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 REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Paul Scharine, Public Hunting Areas Program Coordinator, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.