Purpose


The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to clarify rules relating to the take of wild hogs, the take of non-protected mammals, the possession of guns or firearms, distribution of food for wildlife and driving metal objects into trees on Kissimmee River Public Use Area. The effect would be a clear set of regulations allowing the take of wild hogs (no change to current hunting opportunity) with no size or bag limits, establish shooting hours and prohibit the transport of live wild hogs. Non-protected mammals will be legal to take during any season that allows the take of game mammals. Firearms and guns may be possessed throughout the year provided they are secured in a vehicle, vessel, travel trailer, camper or tent when they are not a legal method of take. Driving metal objects into trees and the distribution of food for wildlife will be prohibited.