Summary


The proposed rule amendment would add bear as legal to take on Apalachicola - Bradwell Unit, Aucilla - Pinhook Still Hunt Area, Box-R, Econfina Creek - Cat Creek and Fitzhugh Carter Areas, Ochlockonee River, Pine Log, Tate’s Hell - Womack Creek Unit, and Wakulla WMAs only during those portions of the archery season on these areas that coincide with the bear season for the East Panhandle BMU; establish a bear season and add bear as legal to take only during the bear season on Apalachee, Apalachicola, Aucilla, Beaverdam Creek, Chipola River, Econfina Creek, Juniper Creek, Talquin, Tate's Hell, and Tyndall AFB WMAs; allow recreational access to Joe Budd WMA after 1 p.m. by individuals other than those participating in the hunts during spring turkey seasons; and revise the quail season framework and establishment process and remove quota permit requirements for the quail enhancement areas on Apalachicola and Blackwater WMAs.