The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Northeast Region and adjust how some season dates are described to better conform to calendar year ....

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

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

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Northeast Region and adjust how some season dates are described to better conform to calendar year changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources and public use on WMAs.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment would adjust season dates to conform to calendar year changes, adjust how some season dates are described to better conform to calendar year changes and revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Northeast Region as follows:

Herky Huffman/Bull Creek WMA – clarify the rule language by replacing “walk in” with “non-motorized” when referring to access.

Etoniah Creek WMA –allow motorized vehicles on all named and numbered roads year-round from 1½ hours before sunrise until 1½ hours after sunset.

Guana River WMA – allow public access at the Roscoe Boulevard Extension entrance 24/7 during periods when the upland portion is closed to scouting and hunting; and clarify the rule language by replacing “walk in” with “non-motorized” when referring to access.

Half Moon WMA – shift opening times earlier for entrance gate(s) to increase access during spring turkey scout days.

Lake Panasoffkee WMA – shift hunt dates for small game and wild hog hunts to allow for non-hunting weekends for other recreational users in January, February and March.

Ocala WMA – allow coyotes to be pursued during the established fox and bobcat season, day or night, in the designated portion of the Pipeline Unit; clarify that any dog may be used to take small game during the small game season in the Church Lake and Pipeline Units; clarify that migratory birds and waterfowl may be taken during the established statewide seasons; and delete unnecessary rule language relating to transporting dogs on the area.

Richloam WMA, Baird Unit - shift opening times earlier for entrance gate(s) to increase access during spring turkey scout days.

Seminole Forest WMA – add wild hog as legal to take during the small game season.

Seminole Ranch WMA – increase the small game season daily quota from 25 to 50 for each of the 4 small game hunts.

Silver Springs Forest WMA – establish a 7-day wild hog quota hunt (20 no-cost, quota permits, no exemptions) in August (no dogs, no night hunting, centerfire rifles allowed); and extend the small game season from 18 days to 29 days to increase opportunity.

Tosohatchee WMA – shift opening times earlier for entrance gate(s) on non-hunting dates to increase access (6 a.m. instead of 8 a.m.); and allow hunting equipment to be taken onto the area the Monday prior to each hunt.

Triple N Ranch WMA – remove the registration requirement for people entering the area for purposes other than hunting; and update camping language to accommodate hikers on the Florida National Scenic Trail.

Upper St. Johns River Marsh WMA – clarify the rule language by replacing “walk in” with “non-motorized” when referring to access.

Additionally, the proposed rule amendment would provide non-substantive technical changes, such as grammatical corrections, language standardization, or clarification of an existing rule.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The nature of the rule and the preliminary analysis conducted to determine whether a SERC was required.

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.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution n; Section 379.2223, 375.313, Florida Statutes

LAW IMPLEMENTED: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution n; Sections 379.2223, 375.313, Florida Statutes

A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: During the Commission’s regular meeting March 2-3, 2022, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., each day.

PLACE: TBA

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: Andrea Boliek, Northeast Public Hunting Areas Biologist, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Northeast Regional Office, 1239 SW 10th Street, Ocala, Florida 34471, [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

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

(1) Herky Huffman/Bull Creek Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. General gun – Opening the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 1 day thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 55 days thereafter November 6-7 and November 8 through January 2.

2. through 3. No change.

4. Archery – Opening 49 days prior the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 1 day thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 27 days thereafter September 18-19 and September 20 through October 17.

5. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 14 days prior the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 23-25.

6. through 7. No change.

(b) through (c) No change.

(d) General regulations:

1. Hunters shall enter and exit at a designated entrance, check in and out at a check station and check all game taken. Persons hunting and entering via the designated non-motorized walk-in entrances on Crabgrass Road shall have a daily permit issued from the check station in their possession (except during the small game season). Persons engaging in recreational activities other than hunting shall enter and exit at a designated entrance and register at the check station upon entering and exiting the area, except persons hiking through on the Florida National Scenic Trail.

2. through 6. No change.

(2) Ocala Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. General gun – Opening 7 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 57 days thereafter November 13 through January 9 (Pipeline, Lake Delancy and Hopkins Prairie units only).

2. General gun dog – Opening 7 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter November 13-21 (Church Lake Unit only).

3. General gun still – Opening 21 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter November 27 through December 5 (Church Lake Unit only).

4. Small game – Opening the day after the last day of the general gun still season and closing the last day of gray squirrel season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. December 6 through March 6 (Church Lake Unit only) and opening the day after the last day of the general gun season and closing the last day of gray squirrel season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. January 10 through March 6 (Pipeline, Lake Delancy and Hopkins Prairie units only).

5. Archery – Opening 42 days prior the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 29 days thereafter September 25 through October 24.

6. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days prior the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 29-31, in the Church Lake, Hopkins Prairie and Lake Delancy units only.

7. Fox, opossum, bobcat and raccoon – Opening 7 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 155 days thereafter. November 13 through April 17.

8. Migratory game birds – During the seasons established by Rules 68A-13.003 and 68A-13.008, F.A.C. September duck – During the September duck season established by Rule 68A-13.003, F.A.C.

9. No change.

10. Spring turkey – Opening 5 days after the first day of the spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 24 days thereafter (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) March 24-27, March 31 through April 3, April 7-10 and 14-17.

11. through 14. No change.

(b) Legal to take:

1. No change.

2. Furbearing animals – During the November 13 Opening 7 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. through March 1 period, hunting as specified in paragraph 68A-24.002(2)(b), F.A.C., is allowed only in the Pipeline and Church Lake units. Raccoons may also be hunted, with dogs only, from opening the day after the first Sunday in March and closing 41 days therafter March 2 through April 17 only in that portion of the Pipeline Unit south of S.R. 40 and west of S.R. 19. The hunting of fox, coyote, and bobcat by the use of dogs only shall be allowed from the day after the last day of the general gun season and closing 97 days thereafter January 10 through April 17, only in that portion of the Pipeline Unit south of S.R. 40 and west of S.R. 19.

(c) No change.

(d) General regulations:

1. Hunting with dogs is prohibited in the Hopkins Prairie and Lake Delancy units, except any dog may be used to take small game during small game, and bird dogs and retrievers are allowed during September duck, dove, and duck, geese and coot seasons. Any dog may be used to take small game during small game season in the Church Lake and Pipeline Units. Taking deer with dogs is prohibited in the Church Lake Unit during the general gun still hunt. Caged or leashed hunting dogs may be transported on numbered roads.

2. through 3. No change.

4. Dogs may be used to pursue rabbits from the day after the last day of the general gun season and closing 97 days thereafter January 10 through April 17 in that portion of the Pipeline Unit south of S.R. 40 and west of S.R. 19.

5. through 6. No change.

(e) No change.

(3) Richloam Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. General gun – Opening 14 days prior to the first day of Zone B antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 48 days thereafter November 20-28 and November 29 through January 16.

2. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of the spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 27 days thereafter March 19-27 and March 28 through April 24.

3. through 5. No change.

6. Wild hog-dog – Opening the last Friday of the month and closing two days thereafter in April, May, and June April 29 through May 1, May 27-29 and June 24-26 (east of CR 471 only).

7. through 9. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(4) Richloam Wildlife Management Area – Baird Unit.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 35 days prior to the first day of Zone B antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 1 day later and closing 4 days thereafter, and reopening 1 day later and closing 6 days thereafter October 30 through November 2, November 3-7 and 8-14.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 14 days prior to the first day of Zone B antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter November 20-22.

3. General gun – Opening 43 days after the first day of Zone B antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening 2 days later and closing 4 days thereafter January 16-19 and 21-25.

4. Wild hog-still – Opening 2 days after the last day of general gun season and closing 2 days thereafter January 27-29.

5. No change.

6. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 4 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter March 19-21, 25-27 and April 1-3.

7. Small game – Opening the day after the last day of wild hog-still season and closing 28 days thereafter January 30 through February 27.

8. No change.

(b) through (c) No change.

(d) General regulations:

1. through 7. No change.

8. Vehicular access is allowed for scouting one day prior to each archery, muzzleloading gun, general gun, and wild hog-still hunt from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and for each spring turkey hunt from 5:00 a.m until 9:00 p.m. except during small game season.

9. No change.

(5) Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. General gun – Opening the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 1 day thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 55 days thereafter November 6-7 and November 8 through January 2.

2. through 3. No change.

4. Archery – Opening 49 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 1 day thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 27 days thereafter September 18-19 and September 20 through October 17.

5. No change.

6. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 14 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 23-25.

7. General gun for mobility impaired – Opening 8 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 29-31.

8. General gun-dog – Opening 33 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening 18 days later and closing 3 days thereafter December 9-12 and December 30 through January 2.

9. through 10. No change.

11. Raccoon – Opening 69 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 16 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) January 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30 (from 1.5 hours before sunset on Friday until 1.5 hours after sunrise on Sunday) in that area between the Florida Turnpike and US 441 only.

12. Youth turkey hunt – During the youth turkey hunt established by Rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C.

(b) through (e) No change.

(6) Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area – Prairie Lakes Unit.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 36 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 9 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) October 1-3 and 8-10.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 29-31.

3. General gun – Opening 13 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 9 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) November 19-21 and 26-28.

4. Small game – Opening 35 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 29 days thereafter December 11 through January 9.

5. No change.

6. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 11 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter March 19-21 and April 1-3 and 15-17.

7. No change.

8. Wild hog-still – Opening 27 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 40 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 26 days later and closing 2 days thereafter December 3-5, January 14-16 and 28-30 and February 25-27.

9. through 10. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(7) Tiger Bay Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. General gun – Opening the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 48 days thereafter November 6-14 and November 15 through January 2.

2. No change.

3. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 14 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 23-25.

4. through 5. No change.

6. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 9 days later and closing 4 days thereafter, and reopening 10 days later and closing 3 days thereafter March 19-22, March 31 through April 4 and April 14-17.

7. through 8. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(8) Tiger Bay Wildlife Management Area – Rima Ridge Unit.

(a) Open season:

1. General gun – Opening 7 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter November 13-21.

2. Archery – Opening 42 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 15 days thereafter September 25 through October 10.

3. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 29-31.

4. Small game – Opening 19 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 38 days thereafter November 25 through January 2.

5. No change.

6. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 11 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter March 19-21, and April 1-3 and 15-17.

7. through 8. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(9) Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 30 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 10 days thereafter (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) October 7-10 and 14-17.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 10 days thereafter (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) October 28-31 and November 4-7.

3. General gun – Opening 12 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter November 18-21 and 26-28.

4. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 11 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter March 19-21, and April 1-3 and 15-17.

5. Wild hog-dog – Opening 69 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 6 days thereafter and reopening 22 days later and closing 6 days thereafter January 14-20 and February 11-17.

6. No change.

(b) through (c) No change.

(d) General regulations:

1. Public access during periods closed to hunting shall be from 6:00 8:00 a.m. to sunset unless camping at designated campsites. Public access during periods open to hunting shall be from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during Eastern Standard Time and from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time.

2. through 7. No change.

8. Hunting equipment shall not be taken onto the area until 6:00 a.m. on the Monday prior to the opening day of each hunting season and shall be removed from the area before 6:00 p.m. one day following the close of each hunting season.

(10) Seminole Ranch Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 29 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 9 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) October 8-10 and 15-17.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 9 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) October 29-31 and November 5-7.

3. General gun – Opening 13 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter November 19-21.

4. Small game – Opening 21 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 1 day thereafter, reopening 6 days later and closing 1 day thereafter, reopening 6 days later and closing 1 day thereafter, and reopening 27 days later and closing 1 day thereafter November 27-28, December 4-5 and 11-12 and January 8-9.

5. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 4 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter March 19-21, 25-27 and April 1-3.

6. Wild hog-dog – Opening 84 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 6 days thereafter January 29 through February 4.

7. through 8. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(11) Jumper Creek Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. No change.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 14 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 23-25.

3. General gun – Opening the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 48 days thereafter November 6-14 and November 15 through January 2.

4. through 8. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(12) Rock Springs Run Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 36 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 9 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) October 1-3 and 8-10.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 14 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter and reopening 4 days later and closing 2 days thereafter October 23-25 and October 29-31.

3. General gun – Opening 6 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter and reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter November 12-14 and 19-21.

4. Small game – Opening 28 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 1 day thereafter, reopening 6 days later and closing 1 day thereafter, and reopening 27 days later and closing 1 day thereafter December 4-5, 11-12 and January 8-9.

5. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(13) Guana River Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. General gun – Opening 13 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 9 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) November 19-21 and 26-28.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 14 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter and reopening 4 days later and closing 2 days thereafter October 23-25 and 29-31.

3. Archery – Opening 29 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 9 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) October 8-10 and 15-17.

4. Small game – Opening 27 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 26 days later and closing 23 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only). December 3-5 and 10-12, January 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30.

5. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 4 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter March 19-21, 25-27 and April 1-3.

6. through 7. No change.

(b) through (c) No change.

(d) General regulations:

1. through 11. No change.

12. During periods when the upland portion is closed to hunting or scouting, public access to the upland portion is restricted to non-motorized  walk-in only from the Guana Dam and the Roscoe Boulevard Extension entrances only. During periods when the upland portion is open to hunting or scouting, public access to the upland portion is restricted to the Guana Dam entrance only. The Roscoe Boulevard Extension entrance shall be open for public access only from sunrise to sunset and only during periods closed to hunting or scouting.

13. through 17. No change.

(e) No change.

(14) Half Moon Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 29 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 9 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) October 8-10 and 15-17.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 29-31.

3. General gun – Opening 7 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter and reopening 4 days later and closing 2 days thereafter November 13-15 and 19-21.

4. Small game – Opening 69 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 16 days thereafter January 14-30.

5. Wild hog-still – Opening 27 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 16 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) December 3-5, 10-12 and 17-19.

6. No change.

7. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 4 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter March 19-21, 25-27 and April 1-3.

8. No change.

(b) through (c) No change.

(d) General regulations:

1. through 6. No change.

7. Vehicular access is allowed for scouting one day prior to each archery, muzzleloading gun, general gun and wild hog-still hunt from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and for each spring turkey hunt from 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. , except during small game season.

(15) Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 42 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter September 25 through October 3.

2. Supervised small game – Opening 28 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter October 9-17.

3. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 29-31.

4. General gun – Opening 4 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 11 days thereafter (Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) November 10-14 and 17-21.

5. Small game – Opening 19 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 45 days thereafter November 25 through January 9 (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only).

6. No change.

7. Spring turkey – Opening 4 days after the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 11 days thereafter (Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) March 23-27 and March 30 through April 3.

8. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(16) Lake George Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. No change.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 9 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) October 29-31 and November 5-7.

3. General gun – Opening 7 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 1 day later and closing 4 days thereafter, and reopening 1 day later and closing 6 days thereafter November 13-16, 17-21 and 22-28.

4. through 5. No change.

6. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 9 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening 11 days later and closing 3 days thereafter March 19-22 and March 31 through April 3 and April 14-17.

7. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(17) Lake George Wildlife Management Area – Dexter/Mary Farms Unit.

(a) Open season:

1. Small game – Opening 21 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 15 days thereafter and reopening 13 days later and closing 15 days thereafter November 27 through December 12 and December 25 through January 9.

2. Special-opportunity spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 6 days thereafter, reopening 8 days later and closing 6 days thereafter, and reopening 8 days later and closing 6 days thereafter March 19-25, April 2-8 and 16-22.

3. No change.

4. Archery – Opening 42 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 15 days thereafter September 25 through October 10.

5. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 29-31.

6. General gun – Opening 7 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter November 13-21.

(b) through (e) No change.

(18) Seminole Forest Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 42 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 4 days thereafter September 25-28 and September 29 through October 3.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 29-31.

3. General gun – Opening 28 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 4 days thereafter December 4-7 and 8-12.

4. Small game – Opening 70 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 15 days thereafter January 15-30 (Saturdays and Sundays only).

5. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 11 days thereafter (Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays only) March 19-23 and 26-30.

6. General gun for mobility-impaired – Opening 15 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 22-24.

7. No change.

(b) Legal to take: All legal game, bear (only during those portions of the general gun for mobility impaired season and the muzzleloading gun season that coincide with the open season established for the Central BMU in Rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C.), fish, except as provided below, frogs and furbearers (except otter and bobcat). One antlered and one antlerless deer may be taken per quota permit during the archery season. One antlered deer may be taken per quota permit during the muzzleloading gun and general gun seasons. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of ten inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. The take of wild hog is prohibited during small game season.

1. through 2. No change.

(c) No change.

(d) General regulations:

1. Hunting with dogs is prohibited except any dog may be used to take small game during small game season. The take of wild hog with dogs is prohibited.

2. through 11. No change.

(19) Triple N Ranch Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Wild hog-still – Opening 83 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 23 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) January 28-30, February 4-6, 11-13 and 18-20.

2. Special-opportunity deer – Opening 21 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 6 days thereafter and reopening 8 days later and closing 6 days thereafter October 16-22 and October 30 through November 5.

3. Special-opportunity muzzleloading gun – Opening 12 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter November 18-21.

4. Small game – Opening 21 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 57 days thereafter November 27 through January 23.

5. Special-opportunity spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 6 days thereafter, reopening 8 days later and closing 6 days thereafter, and reopening 8 days later and closing 6 days thereafter March 19-25, April 2-8 and 16-22.

6. through 7. No change.

(b) No change.

(c) Camping: Allowed only at designated campsites and only during periods open to hunting and scouting and throughout the year at designated campsites on the Florida National Scenic Trail for persons hiking through on the Florida National Scenic Trail. Camping equipment may be taken onto the area beginning at 2 p.m. on the day before the first scout day for the season and shall be removed from the area before 6 p.m. one day following the close of the season. Only tents, trailers or self-propelled camping vehicles may be used for camping.

(d) General regulations:

1. through 4. No change.

5. Hunters shall enter and exit the area at the designated entrance and register at the hunt headquarters. Persons entering the area for purposes other than hunting shall register upon entering and exiting the area. During periods when the area is closed to hunting, public access other than on foot (pedestrian), horseback (equestrian) or by bicycle is prohibited, except that vehicular access is allowed to the parking area at the hunt headquarters on Road 1 and the parking area at the south end of Crabgrass Road.

6. through 8. No change.

(20) Etoniah Creek Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 42 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 15 days thereafter September 25 through October 10.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 14 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter and reopening 4 days later and closing 2 days thereafter October 23-25 and October 29-31.

3. General gun – Opening 5 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 17 days thereafter (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) November 11-14, 18-21 and 25-28.

4. No change.

5. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 3 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening 4 days later and closing 2 days thereafter March 19-22, 25-28 and April 1-3.

6. No change.

(b) through (c) No change.

(d) General regulations:

1. through 3. No change.

4. Vehicular access is allowed from 1.5 hours before sunrise to 1.5 hours after sunset on all named and numbered roads year round. one day prior to each season (except small game), and during periods when the area is open to hunting. Public access other than on foot (pedestrian), horseback (equestrian) or bicycle is prohibited at all other times, except that vehicle access is allowed on Scrub and North Cablegate Roads anytime year round.

5. No change.

(21) Little Big Econ Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 36 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 6 days thereafter, reopening 1 day later and closing 6 days thereafter, and reopening 1 day later and closing 8 days thereafter October 1-7, 8-14 and 15-23.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 1 day prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 9 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) November 5-7 and 12-14.

3. General gun – Opening 13 day after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 16 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) November 19-21, 26-28 and December 3-5.

4. Small game – Opening 35 day after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 15 days thereafter December 11-26.

5. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 2 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening 4 days later and closing 3 days thereafter March 19-22, 24-27 and March 31 through April 3.

6. through 8. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(22) Lake Panasoffkee Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Special-opportunity spring turkey – Opening 5 days after the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 9 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening 13 days later and closing 3 days thereafter March 24-27, April 5-8 and 21-24.

2. Special-opportunity archery – Opening 44 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 9 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 6 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 9 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 6 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 9 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 18 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening 6 days later and closing 3 days thereafter September 23-26, October 5-8, 14-17, 26-29, November 4-7 and 16-19, December 7-10 and 16-19.

3. Wild hog-dog – Opening 97 day after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter and reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter February 11-13 and 25-27.

4. Small game – Opening 69 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 2 days prior to the last day of gray squirrel season established by Rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) January 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30.

5. through 6. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(23) Ross Prairie Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 43 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter September 24-26.

2. Supervised small game – Opening 21 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 6 days thereafter, reopening 29 days later and closing 6 days thereafter, reopening 22 days later and closing 6 days thereafter, and reopening 22 days later and closing 6 days thereafter October 16-22, November 20-26, December 18-24 and January 15-21.

3. Spring turkey – Opening 6 days after the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter March 25-27.

(b) through (d) No change.

(24) Buck Lake Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 42 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter and reopening 6 days later and closing 6 days thereafter September 25 through October 3 and October 9-15.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 29-31.

3. General gun – Opening 7 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening 2 days later and closing 4 days thereafter November 13-16 and 18-22.

4. Small game – Opening 28 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 15 days thereafter December 4-19.

5. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening 2 days later and closing 4 days thereafter March 19-22 and 24-28.

6. Wild hog-still – Opening 55 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 30 days thereafter December 31 through January 30.

7. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(25) Fort Drum Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Special-opportunity deer – Opening 7 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 6 days thereafter October 30 through November 5.

2. Small game – Opening 35 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 15 days thereafter December 11-26.

3. Special-opportunity spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 6 days thereafter, reopening 8 days later and closing 6 days thereafter, and reopening 8 days later and closing 6 days thereafter March 19-25, April 2-8 and 16-22.

4. Wild hog-still – Opening 6 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 65 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter November 12-14, 19-21, 26-28; and February 1-3 and 8-10.

5. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(26) Gores Landing Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 42 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 15 days thereafter September 25 through October 10.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 29-31.

3. General gun – Opening 7 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter November 13-21.

4. through 5. No change.

6. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 4 days thereafter March 19-22 and 23-27.

7. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(27) Seminole Forest Wildlife Management Area – Lake Tracy Unit.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 44 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 10 days thereafter (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) September 23-26 and September 30 through October 3.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 9 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter October 28-31.

3. General gun – Opening 5 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 10 days thereafter (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) November 11-14 and 18-21.

4. Wild hog-still – Opening 34 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 26 days later and closing 2 days thereafter December 10-12, 17-19 and January 14-16.

5. Small game – Opening 62 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 12 days later and closing 23 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only). January 7-9, 21-23, 28-30 and February 4-6 and 11-13.

6. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter and reopening 4 days later and closing 2 days thereafter March 19-21 and 25-27.

7. through 9. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(28) Upper St. Johns River Marsh Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. No change.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 14 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter October 23-31.

3. General gun – Opening the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 71 days thereafter November 6 through January 16.

4. through 9. No change.

(b) Legal to take: All legal game, furbearers, fish, and frogs. Taking of antlered deer not having at least one antler with three or more points or one antler with a main beam of ten inches or more in length is prohibited, except by persons less than 16 years of age. Antlerless deer may be taken during the third weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of the Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. period November 20-21. Turkey of either sex may be taken during the muzzleloading gun season. Gobblers or bearded turkey may be taken from during the first day of the general gun season through the last day of Zone C fall turkey season established by Rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. only from November 6 through January 2.

(c) No change.

(d) General regulations:

1. Motorized vehicles are prohibited, except on Fellsmere Grade and Lawton Road. Motorized vessels are prohibited in those portions of the area posted as non-motorized walk-in only, except motorized vessels are allowed in areas posted as seasonal non-motorized walk-in areas, but only from one day following the close of spring turkey season to one day prior to archery season.

2. through 12. No change.

(29) Dunns Creek Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 42 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 15 days thereafter and reopening 41 days later and closing 8 days thereafter September 25 through October 10 and November 20-28.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 7 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter October 30 through November 7.

3. General gun – Opening 33 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 10 days thereafter (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) December 9-12 and 16-19.

4. Wild hog-still – Opening 77 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter January 22-30.

5. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 11 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter March 19-21, April 1-3 and 15-17.

6. through 7. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(30) Salt Lake Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 42 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 6 days thereafter September 25 through October 3 and October 4-10.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 29-31.

3. General gun – Opening 7 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 4 days thereafter November 13-16 and 17-21.

4. Small game – Opening 34 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 19 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 12 days later and closing 30 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) December 10-12, 17-19; January 7-9, 14-16, 28-30 and February 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 and 25-27.

5. Wild hog-dog – – Opening 75 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter January 20-23.

6. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 4 days thereafter March 19-22 and 23-27.

7. No change.

(b) Through (d) No change.

(31) Matanzas Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 42 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 6 days thereafter, reopening 1 day later and closing 8 days thereafter, and reopening 1 day later and closing 6 days thereafter September 25 through October 1 and October 2-10 and 11-17.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 9 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) October 29-31 and November 5-7.

3. Family hunt – Opening 7 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 1 day thereafter November 13-14.

4. General gun – Opening the day after the last day of the family hunt and closing 6 days thereafter and reopening 2 days later and closing 6 days thereafter November 15-21 and 23-29.

5. Wild hog-still – Opening 28 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 6 days thereafter and reopening 1 day later and closing 8 days thereafter December 4-10 and 11-19.

6. Small game – Opening 58 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 22 days thereafter January 3-25.

7. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 9 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening 4 days later and closing 3 days thereafter March 19-22, March 31 through April 3 and April 7-10.

8. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(32) No change.

(33) Charles H. Bronson Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 36 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 6 days thereafter, reopening 1 day later and closing 6 days thereafter, and reopening 1 day later and closing 8 days thereafter October 1-7, 8-14 and 15-23.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 9 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) October 29-31 and November 5-7.

3. General gun – Opening 6 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 5 day later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 12 days later and closing 2 days thereafter November 12-14, 19-21 and December 3-5.

4. Small game – Opening 35 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter and reopening 20 days later and closing 6 days thereafter December 11-19 and January 8-14.

5. No change.

6. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter, reopening 3 days later and closing 3 days thereafter, and reopening 4 days later and closing 3 days thereafter March 19-22, 25-28 and April 1-4.

7. through 8. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(34) Marshall Swamp Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 49 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 6 days thereafter, reopening 1 day later and closing 6 days thereafter, reopening 1 day later and closing 6 days thereafter, reopening 1 day later and closing 6 days thereafter, and reopening 1 day later and closing 8 days thereafter September 18-24, September 25 through October 1, and October 2-8, 9-15 and 16-24.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 1 day prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter November 5-7.

3. General gun – Opening 13 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 16 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) November 19-21, 26-28 and December 3-5.

4. No change.

5. Spring turkey – Opening the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter, reopening 4 days later and closing 2 days thereafter, and reopening 5 days later and closing 2 days thereafter March 19-21, 25-27 and April 1-3.

6. through 7. No change.

(b) through (d) No change.

(35) Silver Springs Forest Wildlife Management Area.

(a) Open season:

1. Archery – Opening 42 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 15 days thereafter September 25 through October 10.

2. Muzzleloading gun – Opening 8 days prior to the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 2 days thereafter October 29-31.

3. General gun – Opening 7 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 8 days thereafter November 13-21.

4. Small game – Opening 42 days after the first day of Zone C antlered deer season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 29 days thereafter. Opening two days prior to the last Sunday in November and closing 38 days thereafter (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only).

5. No change.

6. Spring turkey – Opening 5 days after the first day of spring turkey season established by rule 68A-13.004, F.A.C. and closing 3 days thereafter and reopening 4 days later and closing 3 days thereafter March 24-27 and March 31 through April 3.

7. No change.

8. Wild hog-still – Opening the second Monday in August and closing 6 days thereafter. 

(b) through (c) No change.

(d) General regulations:

1. through 3. No change.

4. Taking wild hog at night or with dogs is prohibited.

5. through 8. No change.

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2022

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.2223, 375.313 FS. History–New 6-21-82, Amended 6-29-82, 7-1-83, 7-5-84, 10-1-84, 7-1-85, 5-7-86, 5-10-87, 5-1-88, 7-1-89, 12-19-89, 7-1-90, 7-1-91, 7-2-91, 7-2-92, 7-1-93, 7-1-94, 7-1-95, 7-1-96, 9-15-96, 6-1-97, 7-1-98, 7-2-98, 8-11-98, 12-28-98, 7-1-99, Formerly 39-15.065, Amended 12-20-99, 7-1-00, 12-26-00, 7-1-01, 6-2-02, 7-28-02, 5-1-03, 7-1-03, 10-12-03, 7-1-04, 7-1-05, 1-4-06, 7-1-06, 8-22-06, 7-1-07, 7-1-08, 7-1-09, 7-1-10, 7-1-11, 8-11-11, 7-1-12, 7-26-12, 7-1-13, 9-9-13, 7-1-14, 7-1-15, 7-29-15, 7-1-16, 7-1-17, 9-14-17, 7-1-18, 7-1-19, 8-19-19, 7-1-20, 7-1-21, 7-1-22.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: George Warthen, Director, Division of Hunting and Game Management, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600.

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 16, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: November 5, 2021