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FWC Seeking Comment On Proposed Hunting Rule Changes
October 26, 2017
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff have drafted proposed rule changes regarding hunting and FWC-managed lands that would impact 2018 hunting seasons.
FWC is still seeking public input on those plans. To submit comments to FWC on these and other proposed rule changes, click here.
Proposed Northwest Region changes include:
Blackwater WMA, Carr Unit – discontinue the special-opportunity released quail season and permit requirements; and 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 within the past 90 days from a game farm licensed by the Commission or another state would be required for each individual or group participating.
Blackwater WMA, Hutton Unit – shift the 4 existing November quail hunts to February; and expand dove hunting from 4 to 8 days by adding 4 additional days of dove hunts during the second phase of the statewide dove season.
Escambia River WMA – allow raccoon hunting year-round in the still and dog hunt areas, except during the youth turkey hunt and spring turkey season; and limit camping to 14 days within any consecutive 30-day period.
Perdido River WMA – expand small game season from 30 to 68 days; and limit camping to 14 days within any consecutive 30-day period.
Comments
4 Responses to “FWC Seeking Comment On Proposed Hunting Rule Changes”
I support a two week limit on camping, and less people in the woods at night for any reason, however more hog hunts would be great!
These people camping are basicly living there. This is not a trailer park. It’s for recreational camping. But a lot of people are using these campsites as homes.
The only thing I can see on this list that is plain bad is the changing the camping day limit. Some people want to go to the river and stay longer than two weeks, I can’t see where it hurts anyone. Uncle Sam keeps forcing it’s hand upon the population little by little. Mark my word, I’m 33 and I bet when my children get to be my age, the limit will be two days and no tobacco allowed. People could be doing a lot worse things than camping! Just wow.
You let coon dogs on the still hunt area all of a sudden the swamp will be full of HOG/coon hunters. Its bad enough now trying to hunt and not have people all over you. Oh look a boat this looks like a good spot to hunt. Theres no respect anymore.