Summary
The proposed rule change would revise area specific regulations on L. Kirk Edwards Wildlife and Environmental Area in the Northwest Region as follows: prohibit the use of center-fire rifles; allow taking wildlife with bird dogs and retrievers during the gray squirrel and migratory game bird seasons only; allow motorized vehicles on named or numbered roads only; require vehicles to enter and exit at designated entrances; allow public access year-round from 1.5 hours before sunrise until 1.5 hours after sunset only; and prohibit the use of swamp buggies, tracked vehicles and all-terrain vehicles. On that portion of the area west of Chaires Cross Road, allow statewide seasons for migratory game birds and gray squirrel; and prohibit the take of wild hog during the gray squirrel season. On that portion of the area east of Chaires Cross Road, establish three (3) three-day spring turkey hunts (quota of 3 per hunt, no exemptions); legal to take – gobblers or bearded turkeys only; and allow only one turkey per quota permit.