Summary


The proposed rule changes would revise or establish specific area regulations on miscellaneous areas as follows: Kissimmee River Public Use Area – The proposed rule changes would limit firearms to shotguns utilizing number 2 or smaller diameter shot for taking wild turkey during spring turkey seasons; and to prohibit the use crossbows during archery season. Babcock Ranch Preserve – The proposed rule changes would limit firearms to shotguns utilizing number 2 or smaller diameter shot for taking wild turkey during spring turkey seasons and prohibit the use crossbows during archery season on the FWC managed hunting area; clarify that the Preserve Manager (Babcock Ranch Management, LLC, or any successor as authorized by Section 259.1053, F.S.) may authorize public access and use in addition to the access and use currently allowed in the FWC hunt area, establish the framework and sideboards within which the Preserve Manager may issue permits or authorizations for the take of fish and wildlife. Any authorizations must be consistent with the approved management plan and additional conditions that will apply include the issuance of a written permit which outlines the provisions of the hunting opportunity and that any authorization must comply with the zonal seasons, bag limits and methods of take. Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Area – The proposed rule changes would limit firearms to shotguns utilizing number 2 or smaller diameter shot for taking wild turkey during spring turkey seasons; and to prohibit the use crossbows during archery season.