Summary


The proposed rule amendment would adjust season dates to conform to calendar year changes and revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Northeast Region as follows: Buck Lake WMA – shift the second general gun hunt 1 day later to allow for a scout day in between the 2 hunts; and shift the second spring turkey hunt 1 day later to allow for a scout day in between the 2 hunts. Caravelle Ranch WMA – during small game season, allow any dog for hunting small game (quail, rabbit, squirrel and migratory birds). Dunns Creek WMA – establish a 4-day general gun hunt (Thursday – Sunday) in December (quota of 15, no exemptions). Guana River WMA – allow any dog for hunting small game (quail, rabbit, squirrel and migratory birds). Half Moon WMA – shift the general gun season 1 week later to allow for a weekend between the muzzleloader gun and the first general gun hunt; shift spring turkey season forward to begin on the opening weekend of the zonal spring turkey season; and during small game season, allow any dog for hunting small game (quail, rabbit, squirrel and migratory birds). Herky Huffman / Bull Creek WMA – during small game season, allow any dog for hunting small game (quail, rabbit, squirrel and migratory birds). Jumper Creek WMA – expand small game season from 21 to 62 days; and during small game season, allow any dog for hunting small game (quail, rabbit, squirrel and migratory birds). Richloam WMA - establish a small game season beginning the day after the general gun season ends and continuing to the end of the zonal gray squirrel season. Salt Lake WMA – during small game season, allow any dog for hunting small game (quail, rabbit, squirrel and migratory birds). Seminole Forest WMA, Lake Tracy Unit – allow vehicle access during small game and September duck seasons by permit from the Florida Forest Service. Three Lakes WMA – during small game season, allow any dog for hunting small game (quail, rabbit, squirrel and migratory birds). Three Lakes WMA, Prairie Lakes Unit – during small game season, allow any dog for hunting small game (quail, rabbit, squirrel and migratory birds). Triple N Ranch WMA – during small game season, allow any dog for hunting small game (quail, rabbit, squirrel and migratory birds). Additionally, the proposed rule amendment would provide non-substantive technical changes, such as grammatical corrections, language standardization, or clarification of an existing rule.