Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region (Ch. 68A-15)
Fla. Admin. Code R. 68A-15.064
Florida Administrative Code
Rule: 68A-15.064
Rule Title: Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Department:
FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Division:
Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
Chapter:
TYPE I WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS
Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):
Effective Date:
7/31/2026
History Notes:
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.2223 , 375.313 FS. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.2223 , 375.313 FS.
History–New 6-21-82, Amended 7-1-83, 7-27-83, 9-27-83, 7-5-84, 7-1-85, 5-7-86, 8-5-86, 5-10-87, 8-24-87, 5-1-88, 6-7-88, 7-1-89, 7-1-90, 9-1-90, 7-1-91, 7-1-92, 7-1-93, 7-1-94, 7-1-95, 8-15-95, 7-1-96, 9-15-96, 10-20-96, 6-1-97, 8-7-97, 7-1-98, 7-2-98, 7-1-99, Formerly 39-15.064, Amended 11-17-99, 7-1-00, 7-1-01, 6-2-02, 2-27-03, 5-1-03, 7-1-04, 7-1-05, 7-1-06, 7-1-07, 7-1-08, 7-1-09, 7-20-09, 1-19-10, 7-1-10, 8-26-10, 7-1-11, 7-1-12, 7-1-13, 7-1-14, 9-18-14, 7-1-15, 7-29-15, 7-1-16, 7-1-17, 9-14-17, 7-1-18, 7-1-19, 7-1-20, 7-1-21, 7-1-22, 7-1-23, 10-11-23, 7-1-24, 8-5-25, 9-17-25, 7-1-26, 7-31-26.
References in this version:
No reference(s).
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
Notice /
Adopted
Section
Description
Publish
Date
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/31/2026
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2026
Proposed
68A-15.004
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The proposed rule amendments address the Commission’s issuance of and accompanying conditions for Off-highway Vehicle (OHV) Hunting permits on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs); establish the conditions under which an OHV ....
6/5/2026
Vol. 52/109
Development
68A-15.004
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The proposed rule amendments address the Commission’s issuance of and accompanying conditions for Off-highway Vehicle (OHV) Hunting permits on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs); establish the conditions under which an OHV ....
5/28/2026
Vol. 52/103
Proposed
68A-15.004
......
The proposed rule amendments revise: regulations pertaining to general rules for Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs); rules related to the use and transferability of quota permits; and specific rules for miscellaneous areas ....
1/15/2026
Vol. 52/10
Development
68A-15.004
......
The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to revise regulations pertaining to general rules for Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), guest hunters and assistants during quota hunts, and specific rules for miscellaneous ....
10/21/2025
Vol. 51/205
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
09/17/2025
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
08/05/2025
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to revise regulations pertaining to WMAs in the South Region. The effect of the proposed rule amendments is to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources ....
6/18/2025
Vol. 51/118
Withdrawal
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
6/18/2025
Vol. 51/118
Proposed
68A-15.004
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The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to codify the process for establishing black bear hunting seasons on Wildlife Management Areas, and to remove unnecessary rule language. The effect of the proposed rule amendment ....
6/13/2025
Vol. 51/115
Withdrawal
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
6/2/2025
Vol. 51/106
Development
68A-15.004
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The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to codify the process for establishing black bear hunting seasons on Wildlife Management Areas, and to remove unnecessary rule language. The effect of the proposed rule amendment ....
5/29/2025
Vol. 51/104
Change
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
3/4/2025
Vol. 51/43
Proposed
68A-15.004
......
The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to revise regulations pertaining to general rules for Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), rules related to the application and issuance of quota and special-opportunity permits, ....
1/31/2025
Vol. 51/21
Development
68A-15.004
......
The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to revise regulations pertaining to general rules for Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), rules related to the application and issuance of quota and special-opportunity permits, ....
11/5/2024
Vol. 50/217
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2024
Change
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
3/28/2024
Vol. 50/62
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and ....
1/24/2024
Vol. 50/16
Development
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and ....
12/14/2023
Vol. 49/241
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
10/11/2023
Correction
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
8/21/2023
Vol. 49/162
Proposed
68A-15.064
The proposed rule amendment is to clarify for the public when swamp buggies and tracked vehicles are allowed in certain Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) in the South Region.
8/9/2023
Vol. 49/154
Development
68A-15.064
The proposed rule amendment is to clarify for the public when swamp buggies and tracked vehicles are allowed in certain Wildlife Management Areas in the South Region. This will better inform the public as to allowable vehicle ....
7/27/2023
Vol. 49/145
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2023
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and ....
1/30/2023
Vol. 49/19
Development
68A-15.064
The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region.
11/8/2022
Vol. 48/218
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2022
Correction
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
1/18/2022
Vol. 48/11
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better ....
1/13/2022
Vol. 48/09
Development
68A-15.064
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region.
11/5/2021
Vol. 47/216
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2021
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region, adjust specific area regulations regarding the use of centerfire rifles during small ....
1/11/2021
Vol. 47/06
Development
68A-15.064
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and to adjust how season dates are described to better conform to calendar ....
10/19/2020
Vol. 46/204
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2020
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment ....
1/22/2020
Vol. 46/14
Development
68A-15.006
......
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to: (1) establish or revise specific regulations related to Miscellaneous Areas (MAs); (2) establish or modify specific area regulations for Wildlife Management Areas ....
12/9/2019
Vol. 45/237
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2019
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment ....
1/25/2019
Vol. 45/17
Development
68A-15.004
......
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions during calendar year 2019 to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and specific ....
12/24/2018
Vol. 44/248
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2018
Change
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
2/14/2018
Vol. 44/31
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform date changes to calendar year. The effect of the proposed rule amendment ....
1/22/2018
Vol. 44/14
Development
68A-15.004
......
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions during calendar year 2018 to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and specific ....
1/5/2018
Vol. 44/04
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
09/14/2017
Change
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
7/28/2017
Vol. 43/146
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2017
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations to expand small game hunting opportunities on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region. The effect of the proposed rule amendment ....
6/9/2017
Vol. 43/112
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment ....
12/15/2016
Vol. 42/242
Development
68A-15.004
......
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2017, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and ....
12/8/2016
Vol. 42/237
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2016
Development
68A-15.004
......
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2016, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and ....
1/11/2016
Vol. 42/06
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment ....
12/31/2015
Vol. 41/251
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/29/2015
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2015
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better ....
5/12/2015
Vol. 41/92
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment ....
1/15/2015
Vol. 41/10
Development
68A-15.004
......
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2015, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and ....
1/8/2015
Vol. 41/05
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
09/18/2014
Correction
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
8/21/2014
Vol. 40/163
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to provide specific regulations and hunting seasons for the Addition Unit within the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to ....
7/15/2014
Vol. 40/136
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2014
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment ....
1/10/2014
Vol. 40/07
Development
68A-15.004
......
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and ....
1/8/2014
Vol. 40/05
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2013
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment ....
1/11/2013
Vol. 39/08
Development
68A-15.004
......
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2013, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and ....
1/8/2013
Vol. 39/05
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2012
Change
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
3/16/2012
Vol. 38/11
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment ....
1/6/2012
Vol. 38/01
Development
68A-15.004
......
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2012, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and ....
12/22/2011
Vol. 37/51
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2011
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment ....
1/21/2011
Vol. 37/03
Development
68A-15.004
......
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and ....
12/23/2010
Vol. 36/51
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
08/26/2010
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to allow the take of Conditional non-native ....
7/9/2010
Vol. 36/27
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2010
Change
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
3/19/2010
Vol. 36/11
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
01/19/2010
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will ....
1/15/2010
Vol. 36/02
Development
68A-15.004
......
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2010, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and ....
12/11/2009
Vol. 35/49
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule change is to allow licensed hunters to take Reptiles of Concern pursuant to subsection 68A-6.007(1), F.A.C., and incidental to lawful hunting activities on selected Wildlife Management Areas ....
11/6/2009
Vol. 35/44
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/20/2009
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2009
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule change is to eliminate the rules for the Frog Pond Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The effect would be that the area would be removed from the WMA system.
5/15/2009
Vol. 35/19
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will ....
12/31/2008
Vol. 34/53
Development
68A-15.004
......
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2009, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs); (2) ....
12/5/2008
Vol. 34/49
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2008
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will ....
1/4/2008
Vol. 34/01
Development
68A-15.004
......
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2008, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs); (2) ....
12/7/2007
Vol. 33/49
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2007
Proposed
68A-15.064
The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule changes ....
1/5/2007
Vol. 33/01
Development
68A-15.004
......
The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2007, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs); (2) ....
11/22/2006
Vol. 32/47
Final
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
Effective:
07/01/2006
Change
68A-15.064
Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
2/17/2006
Vol. 32/07