8939149, 68A-17.004 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 8939149

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS

Overview

RULE:

68A-17.004

General Regulations Relating to Wildlife and Environmental Areas

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule change is to address safety concerns of spring turkey hunters on public lands. The effect of the proposed rule change is to limit firearms to shotguns utilizing number 2 or smaller diameter shot for taking wild turkey during spring turkey seasons on Wildlife and Environmental Areas.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule would prohibit the use of modern and muzzle loading rifles, handguns, and the use of shot with a diameter larger than number 2 shot for taking wild turkey during the spring turkey season on Wildlife and Environmental Areas. The intent of this rule is to address increasing safety concerns of public land spring turkey hunters.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/30/2010 Vol. 36/30

COMMENTS:

From 7/30/2010 To 8/20/2010 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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