The purpose of the proposed rule change is to eliminate the rules for the Frog Pond Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The effect would be that the area would be removed from the WMA system.

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68A-15.064: Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule change is to eliminate the rules for the Frog Pond Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The effect would be that the area would be removed from the WMA system.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule change would eliminate the rules for the Frog Pond Wildlife Management Area.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution 379.2223 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution 379.2223 FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: During the Commission’s regular meeting June 17-18, 2009, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day.
PLACE: Plantation Inn, 9301 West Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL
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 IS: Jim Antista, General Counsel, Legal Office, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

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

(1) through (5) No change.

(6) Frog pond – Dade County.

(a) Open season:

Dove – The first, second and fourth Saturdays only during the first phase; the first and third Saturdays only during the second phase; and the first, third and fifth Saturdays only during the third phase of the mourning dove and white-winged dove season established by Rule 68A-13.008, F.A.C.

(b) Legal to take: Mourning and white-winged doves.

(c) Camping: Prohibited.

(d) General regulations:

1. Persons must possess a special-opportunity dove permit to hunt doves.

2. All hunters shall check in and out at a designated check station when entering or exiting the area. Hunters may enter the area beginning at 11:00 a.m. and must exit the area by one (1) hour after sunset.

3. Taking wildlife with firearms other than shotguns is prohibited. Taking wildlife with shotshells containing shot sizes other than No. 7 1/2, 8, 8 1/2, and 9 is prohibited.

4. Hunting with dogs other than retrievers is prohibited.

5. The use of vehicles off established roads is prohibited.

6. Hunt stations shall be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis at the check station. Hunters shall be within 100 feet of their assigned hunt station marker when taking or attempting to take doves.

7. Shooting hours: Noon until sunset.

(7) through (12) renumbered (6) through (11) No change.

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: As soon as possible following Commission action.

Rulemaking Specific Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. 375.313, 379.2223 FS. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. 375.313, 379.2223 FS. History–New 6-21-82, Amended 7-1-83, 11-17-83, 7-5-84, 7-1-85, 2-16-86, 5-7-86, 6-10-86, 11-27-86, 5-10-87, 5-1-88, 6-7-88, 7-1-89, 8-17-89, 7-1-90, 9-1-90, 7-1-91, 7-2-91, 7-1-92, 7-2-92, 8-23-92, 10-22-92, 7-1-93, 7-1-94, 2-9-95, 7-1-95, 7-1-96, 9-15-96, 6-1-97, 7-1-98, 7-2-98, 7-1-99, Formerly 39-15.062, Amended 12-9-99, 7-1-00, 7-1-01, 11-11-01, 6-2-02, 10-16-02, 5-25-03, 7-7-03, 9-29-03, 7-1-04, 8-1-04, 7-1-05, 8-1-05, 7-1-06, 7-2-06, 7-1-07, 7-5-07, 7-1-08, 7-1-09,________.

 

BE ADVISED THAT THESE PROPOSED RULES MAY BE FILED FOR ADOPTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOLLOWING THE COMMISSION MEETING AT WHICH THEY ARE CONSIDERED IF THE RULES ARE NOT CHANGED. IF CHANGED, THE RULES MAY BE FILED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF CHANGE IN THE F.A.W.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Diane Eggeman, Director, Division of Hunting and Game Management, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 15, 2009
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: December 5, 2008