Regulations Governing Hunting Preserves (Ch. 68A-12)
Fla. Admin. Code R. 68A-12.010
Florida Administrative Code
Rule: 68A-12.010
Rule Title: Regulations Governing Hunting Preserves
Department:
FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Division:
Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
Chapter:
RULES RELATING TO GAME
Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):
Effective Date:
6/2/2025
History Notes:
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 8-1-79, Amended 6-4-81, 6-21-82, 7-1-83, Formerly 39-12.10, Amended 8-5-86, 4-11-90, 4-15-92, 10-20-96, 6-23-99, Formerly 39-12.010, Amended 5-29-01, 11-3-02, 7-1-05, 11-22-18, 12-3-20, 7-4-21, 7-1-22, 8-2-22, 7-17-23, 6-2-25.
References in this version:
No reference(s).
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
Notice /
Adopted
Section
Description
Publish
Date
Final
68A-12.010
Regulations Governing Hunting Preserves
Effective:
06/02/2025
Proposed
68A-12.010
The purpose of the proposed amendments is to specify requirements for water gap enclosures and gates, address disposition of wildlife and facilities following dissolution or loss of permit, address responsibilities of the ....
3/14/2025
Vol. 51/51
Development
68A-12.010
The purpose of the proposed amendments is to specify requirements for water gap enclosures and gates, address disposition of wildlife and facilities following dissolution or loss of permit, address responsibilities of the ....
2/19/2025
Vol. 51/34
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
The meeting is to discuss proposed draft rules related to hunting preserves and game farms.
Monday, November 18, 2024, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn, 5625 Venture Crossings Blvd., Panama City, ....
10/17/2024
Vol. 50/204
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
The meeting is to discuss proposed draft rules related to hunting preserves and game farms.
Monday, November 4, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Pavilion on Little Lake Jackson, 1775 US Hwy. 27 S., Sebring, ....
10/17/2024
Vol. 50/204
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
The meeting is to discuss proposed draft rules related to hunting preserves and game farms.
October 28, 2024, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th ....
10/11/2024
Vol. 50/200
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
This notice replaces notice #28818620. The meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024, has been cancelled.
CANCELLED October 9, 2024, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., C.S.T.
Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport, 5625 Venture Crossings ....
10/9/2024
Vol. 50/198
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
This notice replaces notice #28818329. The meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024, has been cancelled.
CANCELLED October 8, 2024, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th ....
10/8/2024
Vol. 50/197
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
The meeting is to discuss proposed draft rules related to hunting preserves and game farms.
October 14, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Pavilion On Little Lake Jackson; 1775 US HWY 27 S Sebring, FL ....
10/3/2024
Vol. 50/194
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
The meeting is to discuss proposed draft rules related to hunting preserves and game farms.
October 9, 2024, 6:00-8:00 p.m. CENTRAL STANDARD TIME
Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport, 5625 Venture Crossings ....
10/1/2024
Vol. 50/192
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
The meeting is to discuss proposed draft rules related to hunting preserves and game farms.
October 8, 2024, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th ....
10/1/2024
Vol. 50/192
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
This notice replaces notice #28657212. The Captive Cervid Technical Assistance Group meeting scheduled for September 3-4, 2024, has been rescheduled ....
RESCHEDULED: September 9-10, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each ....
Hilton Ocala, 3600 SW 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474
8/27/2024
Vol. 50/168
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
This notice replaces notice #28645960. The Captive Cervid Technical Assistance Group meeting scheduled for August 20-21, 2024, has been rescheduled ....
RESCHEDULED: September 3-4, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each ....
Hilton Ocala, 3600 SW 36th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474
8/16/2024
Vol. 50/161
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
The Captive Cervid Technical Assistance Group is meeting to discuss proposed draft rules related to hunting preserves and game farms.
August 20-21, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day
Hilton Ocala, 3600 SW 36th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474
8/14/2024
Vol. 50/159
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
Proposed rule amendments to the regulations governing the operation of hunting preserves, 68A-12.010, Florida Administrative Code, and to the ....
May 15, 2024, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hampton Inn and Suites Alachua I-75, 15930 Northwest 163rd Ln., ....
5/8/2024
Vol. 50/91
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
Proposed rule amendments to the regulations governing the operation of hunting preserves, 68A-12.010, Florida Administrative Code, and to the ....
May 14, 2024, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. CST
Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport, 5625 Venture Crossings ....
5/8/2024
Vol. 50/91
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
Proposed rule amendments to the regulations governing the operation of hunting preserves, 68A-12.010, Florida Administrative Code, and to the ....
May 7, 2024, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn, Tampa Suncoast Parkway, 2155 Northpointe ....
4/30/2024
Vol. 50/85
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
Proposed rule amendments to the regulations governing the operation of hunting preserves, 68A-12.010, Florida Administrative Code, and to the ....
May 6, 2024, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Pavilion on Little Lake Jackson, 1775 US Hwy 27 S, Sebring, ....
4/30/2024
Vol. 50/85
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
The Captive Cervid Technical Assistance Group is meeting to discuss chronic wasting disease issues related to captive cervids and to discuss ....
April 17, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th ....
3/27/2024
Vol. 50/61
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
The Captive Cervid Technical Assistance Group is meeting to discuss chronic wasting disease issues as they relate to captive cervids.
September 6, 2023, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th ....
8/29/2023
Vol. 49/168
Final
68A-12.010
Regulations Governing Hunting Preserves
Effective:
07/17/2023
Public Meeting
68A-12.003
......
The Captive Cervid Technical Assistance Group is meeting to update the group charter and discuss chronic wasting disease issues as they relate ....
July 17, 2023, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th ....
7/12/2023
Vol. 49/134
Proposed
68A-12.010
The purpose of the proposed amendments is to update language in the application process to reflect the completed transition to an online system. These amendments will have the effect of updating the application process.
5/24/2023
Vol. 49/101
Development
68A-12.010
The purpose of the proposed amendments is to update language in the application process to reflect the completed transition to an online system. These amendments will have the effect of updating the application process.
5/8/2023
Vol. 49/89
Final
68A-12.010
Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Hunting Preserves
Effective:
08/02/2022
Final
68A-12.010
Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Hunting Preserves
Effective:
07/01/2022
Proposed
68A-12.010
The purpose of the proposed amendments is to update language in the application process to reflect change to an online system. Other amendments would provide non-substantive technical changes, such as grammatical corrections, ....
6/13/2022
Vol. 48/114
Withdrawal
68A-12.010
Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Hunting Preserves
6/3/2022
Vol. 48/108
Proposed
68A-12.010
The purpose of the proposed amendments is to update language in the application process to reflect change to an online system. Other amendments would provide non-substantive technical changes, such as grammatical corrections, ....
5/27/2022
Vol. 48/104
Development
68A-12.010
The purpose of the proposed amendments is to update language in the application process to reflect change to an online system. Other amendments would provide non-substantive technical changes, such as grammatical corrections, ....
4/15/2022
Vol. 48/74
Correction
68A-12.010
Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Hunting Preserves
1/27/2022
Vol. 48/18
Proposed
68A-12.010
68A-12.004 Possession or Sale of Birds or Mammals; Taxidermy Operations and Mounting Requirements.
(1) No change.
(2) Game legally taken may be stored in public cold storage, refrigerators, ice houses or ice boxes when ....
1/13/2022
Vol. 48/09
Development
68A-12.010
The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to clarify regulations regarding handling and transportation of deer harvested on game preserves. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable the agency to better ....
11/5/2021
Vol. 47/216
Final
68A-12.010
Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Hunting Preserves
Effective:
07/04/2021
Proposed
68A-12.010
The proposed rule amendments will remove the limit of 10,000 acres to allow for hunting preserves to expand current facility size and minimize the need for operators to subdivide the property to meet the limit. The effect ....
4/19/2021
Vol. 47/75
Final
68A-12.010
Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Hunting Preserves
Effective:
12/03/2020
Development
68A-12.010
Remove limit of 10,000 acres to allow for hunting preserves to expand their current facility size. In addition, allow for the sale of native white-tailed deer venison from hunting preserve licensees that are dissolving their ....
11/25/2020
Vol. 46/230
Proposed
68A-12.010
The proposed rule would expand limited exception allowances for licensed hunt preserve facilities to allow more facilities to continue utilizing their current fencing design which provides adequate containment of game species ....
10/15/2020
Vol. 46/202
Development
68A-12.010
Expand limited exception allowances for licensed hunt preserve facilities to allow more facilities to continue utilizing their current fencing design which provides adequate containment of game species but were inadvertently ....
9/9/2020
Vol. 46/176
Development
68A-12.002
......
The purpose and effect of the proposed rule development is to establish or revise rule provisions during calendar year 2019 associated with general methods of taking game and crows; the protection of certain deer, bear and ....
12/24/2018
Vol. 44/248
Final
68A-12.010
Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Hunting Preserves
Effective:
11/22/2018
Change
68A-12.010
......
Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Hunting Preserves, Regulations Governing the Establishment and Operation of Game Farms
10/2/2018
Vol. 44/192
Proposed
68A-12.010
......
The purpose of the proposed rules are to clarify and amend rule language related to game farm and hunt preserve permitting and facility requirements, clarify
definitions of terms used in rule, and amend fencing standards ....
7/20/2018
Vol. 44/141
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
The Commission is considering amendments to the captive wildlife regulations regarding game farms and hunt preserves. The meeting is to provide ....
Thursday, March 29, 2018, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, EST.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Bryant Building ....
3/5/2018
Vol. 44/44
Public Meeting
68A-12.010
......
The Commission is considering amendments to the captive wildlife regulations regarding game farms and hunt preserves. The meeting is to provide ....
Wednesday, April 4, 2018, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, EST
Hampton Inn & Suites Lakeland South-Polk Parkway 3630 Lakeland ....
3/5/2018
Vol. 44/44
Development
68A-12.002
......
The purpose and effect of the proposed rule development is to establish or revise rule provisions during calendar year 2018 associated with general methods of taking game and crows; the protection of certain deer, bear and ....
1/5/2018
Vol. 44/04
Development
68A-12.002
......
The purposes and effects of the proposed rule development are to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2017, associated with general methods of taking game and crows, the protection of certain deer, bear ....
1/11/2017
Vol. 43/07
Development
68A-12.002
......
The purposes and effects of the proposed rule development are to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2016, associated with general methods of taking game, the protection of certain deer and turkey, ....
1/11/2016
Vol. 42/06
Development
68A-12.002
......
The purposes and effects of the proposed rule development are to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2015, associated with general methods of taking game, the protection of certain deer and turkey, ....
1/8/2015
Vol. 41/05
Development
68A-12.002
......
The purposes and effects of the proposed rule development are to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, associated with general methods of taking game, the possession or sale of birds or mammals, ....
1/8/2014
Vol. 40/05
Final
68A-12.010
Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Hunting Preserves
Effective:
07/01/2005