The purpose and effect of this rule development is to establish regulations for taking migratory game birds to conform with federal regulations.

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68A-13.003Hunting Regulations for Ducks, Geese, and Coots

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development is to establish regulations for taking migratory game birds to conform with federal regulations.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Daily bag limits for sea ducks (scoters, long-tailed ducks, eiders) and hooded mergansers.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution n; 379.2223 Florida Statutes

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: Andrew Fanning, Waterfowl and Small Game Management Program Coordinator, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 8932 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32311, [phone].

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