Summary


The proposed rule amendment would revise specific area regulations to expand small game hunting opportunities on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Northeast Region as follows: Caravelle Ranch WMA – allow northern bobwhite to be released and taken by shotgun during the small game season. A daily no-cost permit and proof that northern bobwhite were purchased from a licensed game farm would be required for each individual or group participating. Release of northern bobwhite is limited to that portion of the area bounded by Loop Road. Half Moon WMA – expand small game season by 8 days. Salt Lake WMA – expand the small game season by 9 days; allow northern bobwhite to be released and taken by shotgun during the small game season. A daily no-cost permit and proof that northern bobwhite were purchased from a licensed game farm would be required for each individual or group participating. Three Lakes WMA WMA, Prairie Lakes Unit – expand the small game season by 7 days. Additionally, the proposed rule amendment would provide non-substantive technical changes, such as grammatical corrections, language standardization, or clarification of an existing rule.