Proposed Regulation Changes

(1) Any person who chases, pursues, takes, transports, ships, buys, sells, possesses, or uses wildlife in any manner must first obtain the prescribed hunting, fishing, trapping, or other permit, or be exempted under 3 CSR 10-9.110, with the following exceptions:

  (A) A resident landowner[ or lessee], as defined in this Code, may hunt, trap, or fish as prescribed in Chapters 6, 7, and 8 without permit (except landowner deer and turkey hunting permits, Migratory Bird Hunting Permit, and Conservation Order Permit as prescribed), but only on land s/he owns[ or, in the case of the lessee, upon which s/he resides,] and may transport and possess wildlife so taken;

  (F) Any person at least six (6) but not older than fifteen (15) years of age may purchase Deer and Turkey Hunting Permits without display of a hunter education certificate card. Except as provided in subsection (1)(G) of this rule, [S]such person must hunt in the immediate presence of a properly licensed adult hunter who is eighteen (18) years of age or older and has in his/her possession a valid hunter education certificate card or was born before January 1, 1967;

  (G) During the youth portions of the firearms deer hunting season and the youth spring turkey hunting season, youth hunters purchasing permits as provided in subsection (1)(F) must hunt in the immediate presence of an adult who is eighteen (18) years of age or older and has in his/her possession a valid hunter education certificate card or was born before January 1, 1967. Any adult meeting these requirements may accompany youth deer or turkey hunters as prescribed in this subsection without a permit;

  [(G)](H) Any resident of Missouri fifteen (15) years of age or younger may take wildlife as provided in Chapter 8 without permit, except for cable restraint device requirements in rule 3 CSR 10-8.510 subsection (4)(B); 

  [(H)](I) Any person born on or after January 1, 1967, and at least sixteen (16) years of age and who does not possess a valid hunter education certificate card may purchase an Apprentice Hunter Authorization for no more than two (2) permit years (March 1 through the last day of February). The Apprentice Hunter Authorization allows the holder to purchase any firearms hunting permit as provided in this chapter without display of a hunter education certificate card. Such person must hunt in the immediate presence of a properly licensed adult hunter who is eighteen (18) years of age or older and who has in his/her possession a valid hunter education certificate card or was born before January 1, 1967;

  [(I)](J) Any resident of Missouri with a developmental disability as defined in section 630.005, RSMo, born on or after January 1, 1967, and at least sixteen (16) years of age who has taken the Hunter Education Certification Course may purchase any firearms hunting permit as provided in this chapter without display of a valid hunter education certificate card, provided s/he carries a physician’s statement provided by the department and signed by a licensed physician qualified to evaluate and treat the condition described and certifies the person has this disability.  Such person must hunt in the immediate presence of a properly licensed adult hunter who is eighteen (18) years of age or older and who has in his/her possession a valid hunter education certificate card or was born before January 1, 1967. Printed copies of the physician’s statement form can be obtained from the Missouri Department of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180 and online at www.missouriconservation.org;

  [(J)](K) Any hospital patient may fish without permit on the grounds of the hospital where under treatment;

  [(K)](L) The director may issue special fishing permits for specified dates without cost to supervised groups involved in rehabilitation programs or groups of hospital patients or persons with disabilities under therapy;

  [(L)](M) The director may issue special fishing permits authorizing persons assigned as trainees to a training or rehabilitation unit performing organized conservation or agricultural work under governmental supervision on federal, state, county, or municipal lands to take fish by gig and pole and line methods and to take frogs by fishing methods on the public lands where such conservation or agricultural work is being performed, under regulations applicable to the area. Any person while exercising such privileges shall carry identification, issued by the training agency, showing current assignment to the training or rehabilitation unit;

  [(M)](N) For educational purposes, the director may waive fishing permit or tag requirements for specified periods at specified sites and may authorize fishing in restricted waters;

  [(N)](O) Any resident of Missouri having a visual acuity not exceeding twenty/two hundred (20/200) in the better eye with maximum correction, or having twenty degrees (20°) or less field of visual concentric contraction, and any resident who is so severely and permanently disabled as to be unable to move freely without the aid of a wheelchair, may take fish, live bait, clams, mussels, turtles, and frogs as provided in Chapter 6 without  permit (except trout permit or daily tag in areas where  prescribed); provided, while fishing, s/he carries a certified statement of eligibility from a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist or from a licensed physician;

  [(O)](P) Any resident of Missouri with cerebral palsy or a mental disorder or a mental illness as defined in section 630.005, RSMo, and who is so severely disabled that s/he cannot fish alone, may take fish, live bait, clams, mussels, turtles, and frogs as provided in Chapter 6 without permit (except trout permit or daily tag in areas where prescribed); provided, while fishing, s/he is accompanied by a licensed adult fisherman and possesses a certified statement of eligibility from a licensed physician qualified to evaluate and treat the developmentally disabled;

  [(P)](Q) Any honorably discharged military veteran having a service-related disability of sixty percent (60%) or greater, or who was a prisoner of war during military service, or any member of the U.S. military currently assigned as a patient to a Warrior Transition Brigade, Warrior Transition Unit, or a military medical center, may take fish, live bait, clams, mussels, turtles, and frogs as provided in Chapter 6 without permit (except trout permit or daily tag in areas where prescribed), and may take wildlife as provided in Chapter 7 without permit (except deer and turkey hunting permits, Migratory Bird Hunting Permit, and Conservation Order Permit as prescribed); provided, while hunting or fishing, s/he carries a certified statement of eligibility from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, or orders showing assignment to a warrior transition unit or admissions verification to a military medical center;

  [(Q)](R) Any Missouri resident who is the owner of land that wholly encloses a body of water, or any member of his/her immediate household, may fish without permit in those waters. In the case of corporate ownership, this privilege shall apply to those corporate owners whose domicile is on such corporate-owned land;

  [(R)](S) Any person may fish without permit, trout permit, and prescribed area daily tag during free fishing days. Free fishing days are the Saturday and Sunday following the first Monday in June; and

  [(S)](T) A customer or guest of a licensed trout fishing area may fish for trout without permit (see 3 CSR 10-9.645).

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and Section 252.040, RSMo 2000*. Original rule filed July 22, 1974, effective Dec. 31, 1974.  For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2018.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will cost state agencies or political subdivisions approximately two hundred eighty-eight thousand and sixty-six dollars ($288,066) per year in the aggregate. This information is based on an average loss of three hundred seven thousand seven hundred five dollars ($307,705) per year in spring turkey hunting permit sales from eleven thousand seven hundred forty (11,740) resident and non-resident accompanying adults not purchasing spring turkey hunting permits, and the average loss of six hundred eighty-seven thousand seven hundred sixty dollars ($687,760) per year in firearms deer hunting permit sales from thirty-eight thousand two hundred eight (38,208) resident and non-resident accompanying adults not purchasing firearms deer hunting permits, less eighteen thousand four hundred ninety-four dollars ($18,494) in transaction cost paid to the vendor contracted to administer the permit system and sixty-four thousand seven hundred five dollars ($64,705) in fees paid to permit vendors to issue permits that will no longer be issued. This estimate assumes that twenty-five percent (25%) of accompanying adults would not have otherwise purchased a deer or turkey hunting permit. Three hundred seven thousand seven hundred five dollars ($307,705) (Average yearly loss in spring turkey hunting permit sales) + six hundred eighty-seven thousand seven hundred sixty dollars ($687,760) (Average yearly loss in firearms deer hunting permit sales) – eighteen thousand four hundred ninety-four dollars ($18,494) (Department transaction costs to issue privileges) – sixty-four thousand seven hundred five dollars ($64,705) (Fees paid to permit vendors for issuing permits) = nine hundred twelve thousand two hundred sixty-six dollars ($912,266) (Total average yearly loss) X  twenty-five (25%) (Estimated number of accompanying adults who would not have otherwise purchased a deer or turkey hunting permit) = two hundred eighty-eight thousand sixty-six dollars ($288,066) (Average yearly loss in permit sales/estimated yearly cost of compliance).

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will cost private entities, approximately eight hundred (800) permit vendors and one (1) vendor contracted to administer the permit system, approximately twenty thousand seven hundred ninety-nine dollars ($20,799) per year in the aggregate. This is based on a decrease in yearly sales of nine hundred ninety-five thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars ($995,465) from spring turkey and firearms deer hunting permits that will no longer be sold to accompanying adults. Permit vendors earn six point five percent (6.5%) of the fees collected for permit sales and the vendor contracted to administer the permit system is paid thirty-seven cents ($0.37) per privilege transaction. This estimate assumes that twenty-five percent (25%) of accompanying adults would not have otherwise purchased a deer or turkey hunting permit. [nine hundred ninety-five thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars ($995,465) (Permit fees collected by vendors) X six point five percent (6.5%) (Percentage of permit fees earned by vendors)] + [forty-nine thousand nine hundred eighty-four (49,984) (number of privilege transactions) X thirty-seven cents ($0.37) (amount paid to vendor per privilege transaction)] = eighty-three thousand one hundred ninety-nine dollars ($83,199) (Total average yearly loss) X twenty-five percent (25%) (Estimated number of accompanying adults who would not have otherwise purchased a deer or turkey hunting permit) = twenty thousand seven hundred ninety-nine dollars ($20,799) (Yearly costs of compliance to private entities in the aggregate).

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

                                                                   FISCAL NOTE

PUBLIC COST

 

I.          Department Title: 3 – Department of Conservation

Division Title: 10 - Conservation Commission

Chapter Title: 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

 

Rule Number and Name:	3 CSR 10-5.205 Permits Required; Exceptions.
Type of Rulemaking:	Proposed Amendment

 

II.         SUMMARY OF FISCAL IMPACT

Affected Agency or Political Subdivision	Estimated Cost of Compliance in the Aggregate
Missouri Department of Conservation	$288,066 in lost revenue from deer and turkey permit sales each year.

 

III.        WORKSHEET

$307,705 (Average yearly loss in spring turkey hunting permit sales) + $687,760 (Average yearly loss in firearms deer hunting permit sales) – $18,494 (Transaction costs to issue Privileges) – $64,705 (Fees paid to permit vendors for issuing permits) = $912,266 (Total average yearly loss) X 25% (Estimated percentage of accompanying adults who would not have otherwise purchased the permit) = $288,066 (Average yearly loss in permit sales/estimated yearly cost of compliance).

11,115 (Average number of resident youth turkey hunters w/o hunter safety purchasing a permit prior to or during the Youth Turkey Hunting Season) X $17.00 (Fee for the accompanying adult resident spring turkey permit) = $188,955 (Average yearly loss in resident spring turkey hunting permit sales).

625 (Average number of non-resident youth turkey hunters w/o hunter safety purchasing a permit prior to or during the Youth Turkey Hunting Season) X $190.00 (Fee for the accompanying adult non-resident spring turkey permit) = $ 118,750 (Average yearly loss in non-resident spring turkey hunting permit sales).

$188,955 (Average yearly loss in resident spring turkey permit sales) + 118,750 (Average yearly loss in non-resident spring turkey permit sales) = $307,705 (Average yearly loss in spring turkey hunting permit sales).

36,280 (Average number of resident youth firearms deer hunters w/o hunter safety purchasing a permit prior to or during the Early Youth Firearms Deer Hunting Season) X $7.00 (Fee for the accompanying adult resident firearms antlerless deer hunting permit) = $253,960 (Average yearly loss in resident deer permit sales).

1928 (Average number of non-resident youth firearms deer hunters w/o hunter safety purchasing a permit prior to or during the Early Youth Firearms Deer Hunting Season) X $225.00 (Fee for the accompanying adult non-resident firearms any-deer hunting permit) = $433,800 (Average yearly loss in non-resident deer permit sales).

$253,960 (Average yearly loss in resident firearms deer hunting permit sales) + $433,800 (Average yearly loss in non-resident firearms deer hunting permit sales) = $687,760 (Average yearly loss in firearms deer hunting permit sales).

49,984 (Average yearly number of permits sold to accompanying adults) X $0.37 (transaction cost to the department per privilege issued) = $18,494 (Department transaction costs to issue privileges)

$995,465 (Total cost of firearms deer and spring turkey hunting permits sold) X 6.5% (Percentage of permit sales paid to permit vendors for issuing permits) = $64,705 (Fees paid to permit vendors for issuing permits).

 

4. ASSUMPTIONS

Information is based on permit sale data maintained by the Missouri Department of Conservation. These figures are based on an average of the yearly permit sales for the past five years (2013-2017). This estimate is based on the assumptions that every youth hunter who purchased a permit prior to or during a youth season hunted during the youth season and the accompanying adult purchased the permit required to comply with regulations, there is a 1:1 ratio of accompanying adults to youth hunters, non-resident adults accompanied non-resident youth hunters and resident adults accompanied resident youth hunters, and 25% of accompanying adults would not have otherwise purchased a permit. The estimate assumes no change in future participation and does not consider the loss of any funds the Department may receive from the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration fund.

                                                           

FISCAL NOTE

PRIVATE COST

 

1. Department Title: 3 – Department of Conservation

Division Title: 10 Conservation Commission

Chapter Title: 5—Wildlife Code: Permits

 

Rule Number and Title:	3 CSR 10-5.205 Permits Required; Exceptions.
Type of Rulemaking:	Proposed Amendment

 

II.         SUMMARY OF FISCAL IMPACT

Estimate of the number of entities by class which would likely be affected by the adoption of the rule:	Classification by types of the business entities which would likely be affected:	Estimate in the aggregate as to the cost of compliance with the rule by the affected entities:
800 Permit Vendors	Businesses contracting with the Department to sell permits.	$16,176 per year for percentage of fees earned by vendors for permit sales
1 Permit System Vendor	Business contracting with the Department to administer permit system	$4,623 per year in permit transaction fees earned by vendor
		$20,799 per year in costs for all private entities to comply

III.       

WORWORKSHEET

[$995,465 (Permit fees collected by vendors) X 6.5% (Percentage of permit fees earned by vendors)] + [49,984 (number of privilege transactions) X $0.37 (amount paid to vendor per privilege transaction)] = $83,199 (Total average yearly loss) X 25% (Estimated number of accompanying adults who would not have otherwise purchased a permit) = $20,799 (yearly costs of compliance to private entities in the aggregate).

[49,984 (Average yearly number of permits sold to accompanying adults) X $0.37 (transaction cost to the department per privilege issued)] X 25% (percentage of accompanying adults would not have otherwise purchased a permit) = $4,623 (Money earned for privilege transaction costs)

[$995,465 (Total cost of firearms deer and spring turkey hunting permits sold) X 6.5% (Percentage of permit sales paid to permit vendors for issuing permits)] X 25% (percentage of accompanying adults would not have otherwise purchased a permit)  = $16,176 (Fees paid to permit vendors for issuing permits).

11,115 (Average number of resident youth turkey hunters w/o hunter safety purchasing a permit prior to or during the Youth Turkey Hunting Season) X $17.00 (Fee for the accompanying adult resident spring turkey permit) = $188,955 (Average yearly resident spring turkey hunting permit fees collected by vendors).

625 (Average number of non-resident youth turkey hunters w/o hunter safety purchasing a permit prior to or during the Youth Turkey Hunting Season) X $190.00 (Fee for the accompanying adult non-resident spring turkey permit) = $ 118,750 (Average yearly non-resident spring turkey hunting permit fees collected by vendors).

$188,955 (Average yearly resident spring turkey hunting permit fees collected by vendors) + 118,750 (Average yearly non-resident spring turkey permit fees collected by vendors) = $307,705 (Average yearly spring turkey hunting permit fees collected by vendors).

36,280 (Average number of resident youth firearms deer hunters w/o hunter safety purchasing a permit prior to or during the Early Youth Firearms Deer Hunting Season) X $7.00 (Fee for the accompanying adult resident firearms antlerless deer hunting permit) = $253,960 (Average yearly resident firearms deer hunting permit fees collected by vendors).

1928 (Average number of non-resident youth firearms deer hunters w/o hunter safety purchasing a permit prior to or during the Early Youth Firearms Deer Hunting Season) X $225.00 (Fee for the accompanying adult non-resident firearms any-deer hunting permit) = $433,800 (Average yearly non-resident firearms deer hunting permit fees collected by vendors).

$253,960 (Average yearly resident firearms deer hunting permit fees collected by vendors) + $433,800 (Average yearly non-resident firearms deer hunting permit fees collected by vendors) = $687,760 (Average yearly firearms deer hunting permit fees collected by vendors).

 

5. ASSUMPTIONS

Information is based on permit sale data maintained by the Missouri Department of Conservation. These figures are based on an average of the yearly permit sales for the past five years (2013-2017). This estimate is based on the assumptions that every youth hunter who purchased a permit prior to or during a youth season hunted during the youth season and the accompanying adult purchased the permit required to comply with regulations, there is a 1:1 ratio of accompanying adults to youth hunters, non-resident adults accompanied non-resident youth hunters and resident adults accompanied resident youth hunters, and 25% of accompanying adults would not have otherwise purchased a permit. It is also assumed that all permits were purchased through an external permit vendor and there is no change in the average number of permits sold per year.

 

                                  

 

 

 

 

Any person at least six (6), but not older than fifteen (15), years of age may purchase the following permits at fifty percent (50%) of the cost of a resident permit: Firearms Deer Management Assistance Program Permit, Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit, Firearms Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit, Managed Deer Hunting Permit, Archer’s Hunting Permit, Archery Antlerless Deer Hunting Permit, or Turkey Hunting Permits. When hunting on firearms deer or turkey permits, persons fifteen (15) years of age or younger must comply with the requirements in 3 CSR 10-5.205(1)[(F)](G).

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section [252.240]252.040, RSMo 2000.* This version of rule: Filed October 10, 2008, effective July 1, 2009.  Amended:  Filed May 25, 2012, effective Oct. 30, 2012.  Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2018.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

(5) Wildlife, except raccoons or other furbearing animals when treed with the aid of dogs, may not be searched for, harassed, or disturbed in any manner with the aid of an artificial light, headlight, or spotlight from any roadway, whether public or private, or in any field, woodland, or forest, by any person acting either singly or as one (1) of a group of persons. This section shall not apply to the use of a light by a landowner[ or lessee] as defined by this Code on property under his/her control.

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed Aug. 26, 1964, effective Dec. 31, 1964. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2018.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

(3) Persons hunting or pursuing deer must possess a prescribed deer hunting permit. Resident landowners[ and lessees] can qualify for no-cost permits.

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const.  and section 252.040, RSMo 2000*. Original rule filed April 29, 2004, effective May 15, 2004. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2018.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will cost private entities an estimated one million one hundred ninety-three nine hundred ninety dollars ($1,193,990) annually in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

 

FISCAL NOTE

PRIVATE COST

 

I.          Department Title: Department of Conservation

Division Title: Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter Title:  Chapter 7—Wildlife Code: Hunting: Seasons, Methods, Limits

Rule Number and Name:	3 CSR 10-7.431 Deer Hunting Seasons: General Provisions
Type of Rulemaking:	Proposed amendment

 

II.         SUMMARY OF FISCAL IMPACT

 

Affected Agency or Political Subdivision	Estimated Cost of Compliance in the Aggregate
Individual adults acquiring no-cost permits through a Lessee designation	Annual aggregate estimate of $1,193,990

 

III.        WORKSHEET

[0.08 (annual percentage of reviewed no-cost permit holders designated as lessees) X 186,561 (total number of individuals receiving a no-cost permit in 2017)] X $80 (cost per individual adult to purchase a resident firearm any deer and antlerless permits, resident firearms spring and fall turkey permits, and resident archer’s hunting permit, and a resident archery antlerless deer permit) = $1,193,990

IV.       ASSUMPTIONS

Of reviewed no-cost permit holders in 2016 (11,500 reviewed) and 2017 (8,500 reviewed) there was an average of 0.08 (8 percent) designated as lessees.  In 2017 there were 186,561 unique individuals that held a no-cost hunting permit.  We assume that all individuals designated as lessees would be adults and they would purchase a resident firearm any deer ($17) and antlerless ($7) permits, resident firearms spring ($17) and fall ($13) turkey permits, and resident archer’s hunting permit ($17, which includes 2 deer permits and 2 turkey permits), and a resident archery antlerless deer permit ($7).

 

(1) Resident landowners[ and lessees] as outlined in the Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet can obtain no-cost deer hunting permits from any permit vendor.

  (A) Those with five (5) or more continuous acres can each receive one (1) Resident Landowner Firearms Any-Deer Hunting Permit, one (1) Resident Landowner Archer’s Hunting Permit, and, if property is in a county in which Archery Antlerless Deer Hunting Permits can be used, two (2) Resident Landowner Archery Antlerless Deer Hunting Permits. 

  (B) In addition to the permits listed in subsection (1)(A), those with seventy-five (75) or more acres located in a single county or at least seventy-five (75) continuous acres bisected by a county boundary can receive a maximum of two (2) Resident Landowner Firearms Antlerless Deer Hunting Permits. Landowners with at least seventy-five (75) acres in more than one (1) county must comply with landowner antlerless deer limits for each county.

    1. Resident landowners[ and lessees] of at least seventy-five (75) acres may receive one (1) no-cost Landowner Antlerless Deer Hunting Permits in the counties of:  Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Christian, Dent, Douglas, Dunklin, Iron, Lawrence, Madison, Maries, McDonald, Mississippi, New Madrid, Newton, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pulaski, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Texas, Wayne, Webster, and Wright.

    2. Resident landowners[ and lessees] of at least seventy-five (75) acres may receive two (2) no-cost Landowner Antlerless Deer Hunting Permits in the counties of: Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Audrain, Barry, Barton, Bates, Benton, Boone, Buchanan, Caldwell, Callaway, Camden, Carroll, Cass, Cedar, Chariton, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dade, Dallas, Daviess, DeKalb, Franklin, Gasconade, Gentry, Greene, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Hickory, Holt, Howard, Howell, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Laclede, Lafayette, Lewis, Lincoln, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Marion, Mercer, Miller, Moniteau, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Nodaway, Oregon, Osage, Ozark, Pettis, Pike, Platte, Polk, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Ray, St. Charles, St. Clair, St. Francois, St. Louis, Ste. Genevieve, Saline, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, Stone, Sullivan, Taney, Vernon, Warren, Washington, and Worth. 

 

(2) All landowner deer hunting permits are valid only on qualifying property. 

 

(3) All landowners[ and lessees] who take deer on landowner permits may also purchase and fill other deer hunting permits but must abide by seasons, limits, and restrictions. A landowner[ or lessee] may take only two (2) antlered deer during the archery and firearms deer hunting seasons combined, with no more than one (1) antlered deer taken during the firearms deer season and only one (1) antlered deer may be taken prior to the November portion of the firearms deer hunting season.

 

(4) In the case of corporate ownership of land, [P]persons defined as landowners include Missouri residents who are:

  (A) General partners of resident limited liability partnerships, limited partnerships, or limited liability limited partnerships, and general partners of general partnerships formed by written agreement[;]

  (B)  Officers of resident or foreign corporations[;]

  (C) [Officers or m]Managing members of resident limited liability companies[; and,]

  (D) Officers of benevolent associations organized pursuant to Chapter 352 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri[.]

 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed April 29, 2004, effective May 15, 2004.  For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2018.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

 

(1) Subject to federal regulations, legally obtained feathers, squirrel pelts, rabbit pelts, and groundhog pelts[, turkey bones, turkey heads and deer heads, antlers, hides or feet] may be bought, sold, or bartered when accompanied by a bill of sale. In addition, legally obtained deer heads, antlers, hides or feet, and turkey feathers, beards, heads, bones, feet, spurs, wings, tails or tail fans, and skins, including skins with the feathers, wings, and legs attached, may also be bought, sold, or bartered when accompanied by a bill of sale. Bills of sale required by this rule shall contain[showing] the seller’s full name, address, and the number and species of these parts, and the full name and address of the purchaser. The bill of sale shall be retained by the purchaser while these parts are in his/her possession. Legally taken wildlife and wildlife parts, after mounting or tanning, may be bought and sold.

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. Original rule filed Aug. 27, 1975, effective Dec. 31, 1975.  For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2018.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST:  This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivision more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST:  This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

(1) Pets and hunting dogs are permitted but must be on a leash or confined at all times, except as otherwise provided by signs, area brochures, or this chapter. 

(A) Pets and hunting dogs are prohibited on the following department areas:

1. Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area[;]

2. Cape Girardeau Conservation [Campus] Nature Center[;]

3. Engelmann Woods Natural Area[;]

4. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center[;]

5. Runge Conservation Nature Center[;]

6. Springfield Conservation Nature Center[; and]

7. White Alloe Creek Conservation Area[.]

 

(2)  Hunting dogs may be used off the leash and unconfined for hunting and for training for the purposes of chasing, locating, tracking, or retrieving game when hunting and dog training as defined by this Code[,].  Legally obtained rock pigeon may be released  and taken in any number from August 1 through March 31, on those department areas where and when dog training is permitted.

 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section [252.240]252.040, RSMo 2000.* This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-4.115. Original rule filed April 30, 2001, effective Sept. 30, 2001.For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2018.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

(3) Equestrian use is permitted only on designated multi-use trails and on roads open to vehicular traffic, except as provided in sections (6) and (7)[and (8)] of this rule. Groups of more than ten (10) people must obtain a special use permit.

 

[(4) For the purposes of this rule, a multi-use trail is a trail upon which hiking and at least one (1) of the following other activities are allowed concurrently: bicycling and equestrian use.] 

 

[(5)](4) Designated multi-use trails are open for use year-round as specified on the following department areas:

  (A) Areas with multi-use trails open to bicycling—

    1. Big Creek Conservation Area

    2. [August A. ]Busch (August A.) Memorial Conservation Area

    3. Columbia Bottom Conservation Area

    4. [Lester R. ]Davis (The Lester R.) Memorial Forest

    5. Hart Creek Conservation Area

    6. Hinkson Woods Conservation Area

    7. Howell Island Conservation Area

    8. [Roger ]Klamberg (Roger) Woods Conservation Area

    9. Little Dixie Lake Conservation Area

    10. [William R. ]Logan (William R.) Conservation Area

    11. [Julian ]Steyermark (Julian) Woods Conservation Area

    12. Sunbridge Hills Conservation Area 

    13.  Walnut Woods Conservation Area

    14.  Weldon Spring Conservation Area

    15.  [Mark ]Youngdahl (Mark) Urban Conservation Area

  (B)  Areas with multi-use trails open to equestrian use -

    1.  Forest 44 Conservation Area

    2.  Prairie Home Conservation Area

  (C)  Areas with multi-use trails open to bicycling and equestrian use -

    1.  Bicentennial Conservation Area

    2.  Big Buffalo Creek Conservation Area

    3.  Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area

    4.  Flag Spring Conservation Area

    5.  Huckleberry Ridge Conservation Area

    6.  [James A. ]Reed (James A.) Memorial Wildlife Area

    7.  Rockwoods Range

    8.  Saeger Woods Conservation Area

    9.  Stockton Lake Management Lands

    10. Three Creeks Conservation Area

    11. Wappapello Lake Management Lands

    12. Wire Road Conservation Area

 

[(6)](5) Designated multi-use trails are open for use as specified except during all portions of the firearms deer hunting season and the spring turkey hunting seasons on the following department areas:

  (C)  Areas with multi-use trails open to bicycling and equestrian use -

    1.  Apple Creek Conservation Area

    2.  [Rudolf ]Bennitt (Rudolf) Conservation Area

    3.  Bonanza Conservation Area

    4.  Bunch Hollow Conservation Area

    5.  Canaan Conservation Area

    6.  Caney Mountain Conservation Area

    7.  Castor River Conservation Area

    8.  Compton Hollow Conservation Area

    9.  Daniel Boone Conservation Area

    10. Deer Ridge Conservation Area

    11. Fort Crowder Conservation Area

    12. [Charlie ]Heath (Charlie) Memorial Conservation Area

    13.  Holly Ridge Conservation Area

    14.  Honey Creek Conservation Area

    15.  Lead Mine Conservation Area

    16.  Little Indian Creek Conservation Area

    17.  Little Lost Creek Conservation Area

    18.  Meramec Conservation Area

    19.  Pleasant Hope Conservation Area

    20.  Poosey Conservation Area (other than Green Hills Trail)

    21.  Riverbreaks Conservation Area

    22.  [Henry ]Sever (Henry) Lake Conservation Area

    23.  Sugar Creek Conservation Area

    24.  [Robert E. ]Talbot (Robert E.) Conservation Area

    25.  University Forest Conservation Area

 

[(7)](6) Bicycling or equestrian use may be authorized by special use permit on the following department areas:

  (A) Atlanta Conservation Area

  (B) Current River Conservation Area

  (C) Fuson (John Alva, MD) Conservation Area

  (D) Indian Hills Conservation Area

  [(D)](E) Logan Creek Conservation Area

  [(E)](F) Marion Bottoms Conservation Area

  [(F)](G) Pony Express Lake Conservation Area

  [(G)](H) Ranacker Conservation Area

  [(H)](I) Shannon Ranch Conservation Area

  [(I)](J) Union Ridge Conservation Area (excluding Spring Creek Ranch Natural Area)

  [(J)](K) Whetstone Creek Conservation Area

 

[(8)](7) Equestrian use is not permitted on roads open to vehicular traffic on the following department areas:

  (A) Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area

  (B) Busch (August A.) Memorial Conservation Area

  (C) Cuivre Island Conservation Area

  (D) Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area

  (E) Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center

  (F) Rockwoods Reservation

  (G) Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area

  (H) Springfield Conservation Nature Center

  (I) Weldon Spring Conservation Area

 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040 RSMo 2016.  This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-4.115. Original rule filed April 30, 2001, effective Sept. 30, 2001. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2018.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

 

 

(1) Camping is permitted only within areas designated by signs or brochures or as provided in subsection (1)(B) of this rule. Stays are limited to a period of fourteen (14) consecutive days in any thirty (30)-day period, with the period to commence the date the site is occupied or camping within any given department area first occurs. Personal property must be removed at the end of the fourteen (14)-day period. Total camping days on all department lands are limited to thirty (30) days within one (1) calendar year. Camping requests in excess of thirty (30) days within a calendar year may be granted with a special use permit. On those areas with established campsites, only two (2) camping or sleeping units are permitted in each site. Quiet hours are effective from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily. Visitors who are not occupying a campsite are required to leave the campground by 10:00 p.m. Quiet hours are defined as the cessation of excessive noise from people or any mechanical device which causes disturbance to other campers. [Camping fees are required at some areas.]Groups of more than ten (10) people must obtain a special use permit prior to camping.

  (A) On Thomas Hill Reservoir, only one (1) camping or sleeping unit and a maximum of six (6) people are permitted in each campsite.

  [(B) Persons traveling the Missouri River by boat may camp on any suitable site within one hundred (100) yards of the river and moor overnight adjacent to camp but outside the navigation channel between April 1 and September 30 on the following conservation areas:

1. Bob Brown Conservation Area

2. Columbia Bottom Conservation Area

3. Cooley Lake Conservation Area

4. Deroin Bend Conservation Area

5. Diana Bend Conservation Area

6. Dupree Memorial Conservation Area

7. Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

8. Grand Pass Conservation Area

9. Howell Island Conservation Area

10. Lower Hamburg Bend Conservation Area

11. Marion Bottoms Conservation Area

12. Monkey Mountain Conservation Area

13. Nishnabotna Conservation Area

14. Pelican Island Natural Area

15. Plowboy Bend Conservation Area

16. Rush Bottoms Conservation Area

17. Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area

18. Smoky Waters Conservation Area

19. Tate Island Conservation Area

20. H.F. Thurnau Conservation Area

21. Weldon Spring Conservation Area

22. Wolf Creek Bend Conservation Area

23. Worthwine Island Conservation Area]

 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section [252.240]252.040, RSMo 2000.* This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-4.115. Original rule filed April 30, 2001, effective Sept. 30, 2001.  For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2018.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

 

(1) Decoys and blinds are permitted but must be [disassembled and]removed from the area daily and may not be left unattended between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m., except as otherwise provided in this chapter. Blinds may not be constructed on-site from woody vegetation except for willows (Salicaceae spp.).

  (A) The current Upper Mississippi Conservation Area Waterfowl Hunting Information booklet is hereby incorporated in this Code by reference.  This booklet is published annually in March by, and a printed copy can be obtained from, the Missouri Department of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180 and is also available online at www.missouriconservation.org. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. 

  (B) On those portions of Upper Mississippi Conservation Area designated as restricted waterfowl hunting areas, blind sites shall be designated and allotted through a system of registration and drawing established by the department. Blinds must be constructed in accordance with specifications, dates, and other requirements as described in the Upper Mississippi Conservation Area Waterfowl Hunting Information booklet. Waterfowl may be taken only from a designated blind except that hunters may retrieve dead birds and pursue and shoot downed cripples. This rule does not apply during the early teal season and the early Canada goose season. On portions of the area designated as open, blinds may be constructed without site restrictions. Blinds or blind sites on both restricted and open portions of the area may not be locked, transferred, rented, or sold. Boats shall not be left overnight at blind sites. Blinds unoccupied at one-half (1/2) hour before legal shooting time may be used by the first hunter to arrive.

 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016. This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-4.115. Original rule filed April 30, 2001, effective Sept. 30, 2001. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2018.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

(1) Hunting is permitted on department areas, except as further restricted by signs, area brochures, or this chapter and except turkey and deer hunting are allowed as authorized in 3 CSR 10-11.181 Turkeys: Special Hunts and 3 CSR 10-11.182 Deer Hunting of this chapter. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter or by managed hunt, statewide permits, seasons, methods, and limits apply. A valid area daily hunting tag may be required in addition to statewide permit.

(3) [Hunting is prohibited on public fishing access areas less than forty (40) acres in size except for deer and turkey hunting as authorized in the current Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet published in August and the current Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet published in March, which are hereby incorporated in this Code by reference.  A printed copy of these booklets can be obtained from the Missouri Department of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180 and are also available online at www.missouriconservation.org.  This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.]Except for deer and turkey hunting as authorized in 3 CSR 10-11.181 Turkeys: Special Hunts and 3 CSR 10-11.182 Deer Hunting of this chapter, hunting is prohibited on outdoor education sites, conservation education center sites, nature center sites, and any of the following areas that are less than forty (40) acres in size: public fishing accesses, radio facilities, office sites, tower sites, cave sites, and staffed shooting ranges. 

 

(4) Hunting is prohibited on the following department areas except for deer and turkey hunting as authorized in [the annual Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet and annual Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet] 3 CSR 10-11.181 Turkeys: Special Hunts and 3 CSR 10-11.182 Deer Hunting of this chapter:

(A) Allred Lake Natural Area

(B) Ashe Juniper Natural Area

(C) Austin Community Lake

[(D) Ava Forestry Office

  (E) Bat Cave Conservation Area]

  (F)](D) [August G. ]Beckemeier (August G.) Conservation Area

  [(G)](E) Bellefontaine Conservation Area

  [(H)](F) Bicentennial Conservation Area

  [(I)](G) Binder Community Lake

  [(J)](H) Bird’s Blue Hole

  [(K)](I) Bittern Bottoms Conservation Area

  [(L) Lois Arlene Boesl Outdoor Educational Area

  (M) Bolivar Forestry Office

  (N)](J) [Marguerite ]Bray (Marguerite) Conservation Area

  [(O) Buffalo Radio Facility

  (K)](K) Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area

  [(P)](L) Caldwell Memorial Wildlife Area

  [(Q) Camdenton Conservation Service Center

  (R) Cape Girardeau Conservation Campus Nature Center

  (S) Central Regional Office and Conservation Research Center 

  (T) Clearwater District Headquarters

  (U) Climax Springs Towersite

  (V) Clinton Office

  (W) Conservation Commission Headquarters

  (X)](M) [Robert G. ]DeLaney (Robert G.) Lake Conservation Area

  [(Y) Doniphan Towersite]

  (N) Dripping Springs Natural Area

  [(Z)](O) Drovers Prairie Conservation Area

  [(AA)](P) Engelmann Woods Natural Area

  [(BB) Eugene Towersite

  (CC)](Q) Forest 44 Conservation Area

  [(DD)](R) Foxglove Conservation Area

  [(EE) Friendly Prairie Conservation Area

  (FF)](S) Gay Feather Prairie Conservation Area

  [(GG)](T) Goodson [(Bittersweet Woods)](Jean and Joan) Conservation Area

  [(HH) Grandpa Chipley’s Conservation Area

  (II)](U) Gravois Creek Conservation Area

  [(JJ)](V) Gravois Mills Access

  [(KK) Great Spirit Cave Conservation Area

  (LL)](W) Grundy Memorial Wildlife Area

  [(MM)](X) [Ronald and Maude ]Hartell (Ronald and Maude) Conservation Area

  [(NN)](Y) [James R. ]Harter (James R.) Conservation Area

  [(OO)](Z) [Ruth and Paul ]Henning (Ruth and Paul) Conservation Area

  [(PP)](AA) Hickory Canyons Natural Area

  [(QQ)](BB) Hickory Woods Conservation Area

  [(RR)](CC) Hinkson Woods Conservation Area

  [(SS) Houston Forestry Office

  (TT) Hurley Radio Facility

  (UU) Jefferson City Radio Facility

  (VV) Joplin Towersite

  (WW)](DD) Juden Creek Conservation Area

  [(XX)](EE) [Roger ]Klamberg (Roger) Woods Conservation Area

  [(YY)](FF) La Petite Gemme Prairie Conservation Area

  [(ZZ) Lebanon Forestry Office

  (AAA) Lebanon Towersite

  (BBB) Lenox Towersite

  (CCC)](GG) Lichen Glade Conservation Area

  (HH) Lily Pond Natural Area

  [(DDD)](II) Limpp Community Lake

  [(EEE)](JJ) Lipton Conservation Area

  [(FFF)](KK) Little Osage Prairie

  [(GGG) Lower Taum Sauk Lake

  (HHH)](LL) Malta Bend Community Lake

  [(III) Mansfield Shop

  (JJJ)](MM) Maple Flats Access

  [(KKK)](NN) Maple Woods Natural Area

  [(LLL)](OO) Miller Community Lake

  [(MMM)](PP) Mint Spring Conservation Area

  [(NNN)](QQ) Mount Vernon Prairie

  [(OOO) Neosho District Headquarters

  (PPP) New Madrid Forestry Office

  (QQQ)](RR) Niawathe Prairie Conservation Area

  [(RRR) Northeast Regional Office

  (SSS) Northwest Regional Office

  (TTT) Norwood Shop

  (UUU) Onyx Cave Conservation Area

  (VVV) Ozark Regional Office

  [(WWW)](SS) Parma Woods Range and Training Center (south portion)

  [(XXX)](TT) Pawhuska Prairie

  [(YYY)](UU) Pelican Island Natural Area

  [(ZZZ)](VV) Perry County Community Lake

  [(AAAA) Perryville District Headquarters

  (BBBB)](WW) Phantom Forest Conservation Area

  [(CCCC)](XX) Pickle Springs Natural Area

  [(DDDD) Plad Towersite

  (EEEE)](YY) Port Hudson Lake Conservation Area

  [(FFFF) Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center

  (GGGG)](ZZ) Ray County Community Lake

  [(HHHH)](AAA) Rocheport Cave Conservation Area

  [(IIII)](BBB) Rockwoods Range

  [(JJJJ)](CCC) Rockwoods Reservation

  [(KKKK) Rolla Office

  (LLLL) Runge Conservation Nature Center

  (MMMM)](DDD) Rush Creek Conservation Area

  [(NNNN) Ryden Cave Conservation Area

  (OOOO)](EEE) Saeger Woods Conservation Area

  (FFF) Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area

  [(PPPP) Salem Maintenance Center

  (QQQQ)](GGG) [F. O. and Leda J. ]Sears (F. O. and Leda J.) Memorial Wildlife Area

  [(RRRR) Sedalia Office

  (SSSS)](HHH) Shawnee Mac Lakes Conservation Area

  [(TTTT) Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery

  (UUUU)](III) Sims Valley Community Lake

  [(VVVV) Southeast Regional Office

  (WWWW) Southwest Regional Office

  (XXXX) Springfield Conservation Nature Center 

  (YYYY)](JJJ) [Julian ]Steyermark (Julian) Woods Conservation Area

  [(ZZZZ)](KKK) Teszars Woods Conservation Area

  [(AAAAA)](LLL) Thirtyfour Corner Blue Hole

  [(BBBBB)](MMM) [Robert H. ]Thompson (Robert H.) Conservation Area

  [(CCCCC)](NNN) Tower Rock Natural Area

  (DDDDD)](OOO) Truman Reservoir Management Lands (designated portion of the Grand River Bottoms Wildlife Management Area)

  [(EEEEE)](PPP) Twin Borrow Pits Conservation Area

  [(FFFFF) Twin Pines Conservation Education Center

  (GGGGG)](QQQ) Tywappity Community Lake

  [(HHHHH) Ulman Towersite

  (IIIII)](RRR) Upper Mississippi Conservation Area (Clarksville Refuge)

  [(JJJJJ)](SSS) Wah’Kon-Tah Prairie (portion south of Highway 82)

  [(KKKKK)](TTT) Wah-Sha-She Prairie

  [(LLLLL)](UUU) Walnut Woods Conservation Area

  [(MMMMM)  Warrenton Office

  (NNNNN)](VVV) White Alloe Creek Conservation Area

  [(OOOOO)](WWW)  Wildcat Glade Natural Area

  (PPPPP)](XXX) Wild Cherry Ridge Conservation Area

  [(QQQQQ)](YYY) [Walter ]Woods (Walter) Conservation Area

  [(RRRRR)](ZZZ) [Mark ]Youngdahl (Mark) Urban Conservation Area

 

(5) Firearms firing single projectiles are prohibited on the following department areas except for deer hunting as authorized in [the annual Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet]3 CSR 10-11.182 Deer Hunting of this chapter:

(A) Beaver Creek Conservation Area

(B) Bennett Spring Access

(C) Black Island Conservation Area

(D) Bois D’Arc Conservation Area

(E) Branch Towersite

(F) Brickley Hollow Conservation Area

(G) [Gerhild and Graham ]Brown (Gerhild and Graham) Conservation Area

(H) Cape LaCroix Bluffs Conservation Area

(I)  Catawissa Conservation Area

(J) Charity Access

(K) Columbia Bottom Conservation Area

(L) Cuivre Island Conservation Area (mainland portion)

(M) Diamond Grove Prairie Conservation Area

(N) Dorris Creek Prairie Conservation Area

(O) Dorsett Hill Prairie Conservation Area

(P) [Arthur ]Dupree (Arthur) Memorial Conservation Area

(Q) Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

(R) Earthquake Hollow Conservation Area

[(R)](S) [Peter A. ]Eck (Peter A.) Conservation Area

[(S) Earthquake Hollow Conservation Area]

(T) Edmonson Access

(U) Ferguson-Herold Conservation Area

(V) Fort Leonard Wood Towersite

(W) [Larry R. ]Gale (Larry R.) Access

(X) [Myron and Sonya ]Glassberg (Myron and Sonya) Family Conservation Area

(Y) Grand Bluffs Conservation Area

(Z) Horse Creek Prairie Conservation Area

(AA) LaBarque Creek Conservation Area

(BB) [The ]Lewis (The) Family, Dean, Anna Mae and David D. Lewis Memorial Conservation    Area

(CC) Liberty Bend Conservation Area

(DD) Little Bean Marsh Conservation Area

(EE) Little Dixie Lake Conservation Area

(FF) Little Prairie Conservation Area

(GG) Little River Conservation Area

(HH) [Caroline Sheridan ]Logan (Caroline Sheridan) Memorial Wildlife Area

(II) Lone Jack Lake Conservation Area

(JJ) Lost Valley Fish Hatchery

(KK) [William ]Lowe (William) Conservation Area

(LL) [Alice Ahart ]Mansfield (Alice Ahart) [Memorial] Conservation Area

(MM) Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area

(NN) Mockingbird Hill Access

(OO) Mo-No-I Prairie Conservation Area

(PP) Mon-Shon Prairie Conservation Area

(QQ) Noser Mill Conservation Area

[(QQ)](RR) Pacific Palisades Conservation Area

[(RR)](SS)Parma Woods Range and Training Center (south portion)

[(SS) Pelican Island Natural Area]

(TT) [James A. ]Reed (James A.) Memorial Wildlife Area

(UU) Reform Conservation Area

(VV) Rocky Barrens Conservation Area

(WW) Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area

(XX) Shelton (Wade and June) Memorial Conservation Area

[(XX)](YY) [Dr. O. E. and Eloise ]Sloan (Dr. O. E. and Eloise) Conservation Area

[(YY)](ZZ) Sterling Price Community Lake

[(ZZ)](AAA) Sunbridge Hills Conservation Area

[(AAA)](BBB) Swift Ditch Access

[(BBB)](CCC) Tipton Ford Access

[(CCC)](DDD) Treaty Line Prairie Conservation Area

[(DDD)](EEE) Tri-City Community Lake

[(EEE)](FFF) Valley View Glades Natural Area

[(FFF)](GGG) Vandalia Community Lake [Conservation Area]

[(GGG)](HHH) [Archie and Gracie ]VanDerhoef (Archie and Gracie) Memorial State Forest

[(HHH)](III) Victoria Glades Conservation Area

[(III)](JJJ) Vonaventure Memorial Forest and Wildlife Area

[(JJJ) Wade and June Shelton Memorial Conservation Area]

(KKK) Wigwam School Access

(LLL) Young Conservation Area

 

(6) Firearms firing single projectiles are prohibited, except [during managed deer hunts,] for deer as authorized in 3 CSR 10-11.182 Deer Hunting of this chapter, and except furbearers treed with the aid of dogs may be taken with a twenty-two (.22) or smaller caliber rimfire firearm on the following department areas:

(A) [August A. ]Busch (August A.) Memorial Conservation Area

(B) Howell Island Conservation Area

(C) Truman Reservoir [ML]Management Lands (Designated portion of the Grand River Bottoms Wildlife Management Area)

(D) Upper Mississippi Conservation Area (Dresser Island portion)

(E) Weldon Spring Conservation Area

 

(7) Firearms hunting is prohibited on the following department areas:

(A) Boston Ferry Conservation Area

(B) [Jim ]Bridger (Jim) Urban Conservation Area

(C) Jamesport Community Lake

(D) [J. Thad ]Ray (J. Thad) Memorial Wildlife Area

(E) Lon Sanders Canyon Conservation Area

(F) [Henry Jackson ]Waters (Henry Jackson) and C.B. Moss Memorial Wildlife Area

 

(8) Use or possession of lead shot is prohibited for hunting on the following department areas:

(A) Aspinwall Bend Conservation Area

[(A)](B) Black Island Conservation Area

[B](C) [Bob]Brown (Bob) Conservation Area

(D) Church Farm Conservation Area

[C](E) Columbia Bottom Conservation Area

[D](F) Cooley Lake Conservation Area

[(E)](G) Coon Island Conservation Area

(H) Corning Conservation Area

(I) Deroin Bend Conservation Area

(J) Diana Bend Conservation Area

[(F)](K) Duck Creek Conservation Area

[(G)](L) Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

(M) Franklin Island Conservation Area

(N) Frost Island Conservation Area

[(H)](O) Fountain Grove Conservation Area

[(I)](P) Four Rivers Conservation Area (August A. Busch, Jr. Memorial Wetlands at)

[(J)](Q) Grand Pass Conservation Area

[(K)](R) [B. K.]Leach (B. K.) Memorial Conservation Area

[(L)](S) Little Bean Marsh Conservation Area

[(M)](T) Little River Conservation Area

(U) Lower Hamburg Bend Conservation Area

[(N)](V) Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area

[(O)](W) Montrose Conservation Area

(X) Nishnabotna Conservation Area

[(P)](Y) Nodaway Valley Conservation Area

[(Q)](Z) Otter Slough Conservation Area

(AA) Perry (Ralph and Martha) Conservation Area

(BB) Platte Falls Conservation Area

(CC) Plowboy Bend Conservation Area

[(R)](DD) Schell-Osage Conservation Area

[(S)](EE) Settle’s Ford Conservation Area

[(T)](FF) [Ted]Shanks (Ted) Conservation Area

[(U)](GG) Ten Mile Pond Conservation Area

(HH) Thurnau (H. F.) Conservation Area

(II) Rose Pond Conservation Area

(JJ) Rush Bottom Conservation Area

(KK) Wolf Creek Conservation Area

 

(10) On [August A.]Busch (August A.) Memorial Conservation Area -

(A) Rabbits may be hunted only with shotgun from January 1 through February 15, except on designated portions where special management restrictions apply. The daily limit is four (4) rabbits;

[(B) Squirrels may be hunted only with shotgun from the fourth Saturday in May through October 15 and from January 1 through February 15;

(C) Groundhogs may be hunted only with shotgun from the day following the prescribed spring turkey hunting season through October 15; and

(D) Furbearers treed with the aid of dogs may be taken using any prescribed method during the prescribed furbearer season, except that -

      1. Coyotes may be taken only by shotgun; from one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise to one-half (1/2) hour after sunset from the fourth Saturday in May through September 30 and from December 15 through March 31;

      2. Furbearers other than coyotes not treed with the aid of dogs may be taken only by shotgun from December 15 through the end of the prescribed furbearer season; and

      3. All furbearers may be taken during managed deer hunts that coincide with the prescribed furbearer season using methods allowed for deer by participants holding a valid managed deer hunting permit and the prescribed permit for taking furbearers.]

  (B) Furbearers other than coyotes not treed with the aid of dogs may be taken only by shotgun during the prescribed season; and

 (C) All furbearers may be taken during managed deer hunts that coincide with the prescribed furbearer season using methods allowed for deer by participants holding a valid managed deer hunting permit and the prescribed permit for taking furbearers.

 

[(11) On James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area -

(A) Rabbits, squirrels, and crows may be taken between sunrise and sunset from December 1 through the end of the statewide season by holders of a valid area daily hunting tag;

(B) Furbearer hunting may be authorized by special use permit, except furbearers may be taken during managed deer hunts that coincide with the prescribed furbearer season using methods allowed for deer by participants holding a valid managed deer hunting permit and the prescribed permit for taking furbearers.

 

(12) On Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area -

(A) Rabbit, pheasant, woodcock, squirrel, groundhog, furbearer, and crow hunting is prohibited; and

(B) All hunters must possess a valid area daily hunting tag.

 

(13)](11) Hunting is permitted on the following department areas only [during managed hunts or] by holders of a valid area daily hunting tag or as authorized in 3 CSR 10-11.181 Turkeys: Special Hunts and 3 CSR 10-11.182 Deer Hunting of this chapter:

  (A) Columbia Bottom Conservation Area[;]

  (B) Forest 44 Conservation Area[; and]

  (C) [Charles W. ]Green (Charles W.) Conservation Area[;]

  (D) Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area

  (E) Reed (James A.) Memorial Wildlife Area

    1. Rabbits, squirrels, and crows may be taken between sunrise and sunset from December 1 through the end of the statewide season except furbearers may be taken during managed deer hunts that coincide with the prescribed furbearer season using methods allowed for deer by participants holding a valid managed deer hunting permit and the prescribed permit for taking furbearers.

 

[(14)](12) On Lake Girardeau Conservation Area, firearms firing a single projectile are prohibited, except a twenty-two (.22) caliber or smaller rimfire firearm may be used from November 1 through April 1. 

 

[(15) Hunting of wildlife other than waterfowl is prohibited, except in designated areas, from October 15 through the prescribed waterfowl season on the following department areas:

(A) Bob Brown Conservation Area

(B) Columbia Bottom Conservation Area

(C) Coon Island Conservation Area

(D) Duck Creek Conservation Area

(E) Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area

(F) Fountain Grove Conservation Area

(G) Grand Pass Conservation Area

(H) Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area

(I) Montrose Conservation Area

(J) Nodaway Valley Conservation Area

(K) Otter Slough Conservation Area

(L) Schell-Osage Conservation Area

(M) Ted Shanks Conservation Area

(N) Ten Mile Pond Conservation Area]

 

[(16)](13) On the portion of Nodaway River bordered by the portion of Nodaway Valley Conservation Area which has been designated a waterfowl refuge, all hunting is prohibited from October 15 through [the end of the prescribed waterfowl season]March 1.

 

[(17)](14) On [B. K.]Leach (B. K.) Memorial Conservation Area, hunting of wildlife other than waterfowl is allowed during prescribed seasons, except that from October 15 through the end of the [prescribed waterfowl]appropriate zone’s duck season other wildlife may be hunted only by archery methods and only in designated areas.

 

[(18)](15) On [Dan and Maureen ]Cover (Dan and Maureen) Prairie Conservation Area [and Carrick W. Davidson – Robert G. Paris Wildlife Area, ]rabbits may not be chased, pursued, or taken during the prescribed quail hunting season.

 

[(19)](16) Firearms firing single projectiles larger than twenty-two (.22) caliber rimfire are prohibited on the following areas except for deer hunting as authorized in [the annual Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet ]3 CSR 10-11.182 Deer Hunting of this chapter:

  [(A) Anthony and Beatrice Kendzora Conservation Area;

  (B)](A) Church Farm Conservation Area[;

  (C)](B) Horton Farm Conservation Area[;]

  (C) Kendzora (Anthony and Beatrice) Conservation Area

  (D) Montrose Conservation Area[;]

  (E) [Guy B. ]Park (Guy B.) Conservation Area[; and]

  (F) Platte Falls Conservation Area[.]

 

[(20) On Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area, hunting is permitted only during managed hunts or by holders of a valid area daily hunting tag, except that persons pursuing deer and fall turkey by archery methods are not required to possess a valid area daily hunting tag.]

 

AUTHORITY:  sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016. This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-4.115. Original rule filed April 30, 2001, effective Sept. 30, 2001. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2018.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: At this time, it is not known if this proposed amendment will cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. The number of small game and turkey hunters on a given conservation area is not tracked. Currently, the price difference in lead shot for dove hunting and non-toxic shot for dove hunting varies from the same price per box to approximately twenty percent (20%) higher for non-toxic shot. According to the National Dove Hunter Survey in 2014, ninety-five percent (95%) of individual dove hunters spend less than two hundred dollars ($200) annually with eighty-two percent (82%) spending less than one hundred dollars ($100) annually for dove hunting ammunition. This regulation impacts hunters utilizing these conservation areas, and we estimate each hunter will only use an average of one (1) box of shells. The increase cost per hunter is one dollar and forty cents ($1.40) per box.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

 

FISCAL NOTE

PRIVATE COST

 

1. Department Title: Title 3 - Department of Conservation

Division Title: Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter Title: Chapter 11 – Wildlife Code: Special Regulations for Department Areas

 

Rule Number and Title:	3 CSR 10-11.180 Hunting, General Provisions and Seasons
Type of Rulemaking:	Proposed Amendment

 

II.         SUMMARY OF FISCAL IMPACT

 

Estimate of the number of entities by class which would likely be affected by the adoption of the rule:	Classification by types of the business entities which would likely be affected:	Estimate in the aggregate as to the cost of compliance with the rule by the affected entities:
Unknown	Sporting Goods Dealers	Unknown, at this time it is not expected to alter the amount of ammunition they sell but it will alter the type of ammunition they sell for dove hunting
Unknown	Dove Hunters on Conservation Areas listed in the proposed rule	Non-toxic shot for dove hunting is available at the same, or nearly the same price as lead shot.

I.        III. WORKSHEET

20% (Estimated increase of steel over lead) X $7.00/box (current price on internet with large retailer) = $1.40

1,294 (Average number of dove hunters at conservation areas around the state, during September) X $1.40= $1,812

 

 

4. ASSUMPTIONS

 

None of the areas listed in the proposed rule have mandatory check-in for dove hunting which makes it impossible to get an accurate calculation. Less popular areas could accommodate zero to hundreds dove hunters. Popular areas listed in the proposed rule could have several hundred hunters for the first week and then less than an additional hundred hunters throughout the remainder of the season. During wet years, many of the areas would have no active dove management.

 

• The number of hunters on each area is variable.

• Calculations are based on one box of shells per hunter. Some hunters will shoot more, and some will shoot less.

• The number of dove hunters has the potential to decrease the first year of the regulation if shot is not available or is considerably higher priced than lead shot.

• With sale prices, hunters can purchase steel shot for nearly the same price as lead. The increase shown here in a maximum fiscal impact.

• Industry will be able to provide non-lead shot to meet demand.

   

   

   

(2)  On the following areas, during the month of September, dove hunters must possess a valid area daily hunting tag while hunting and must accurately report their harvest immediately upon completing their hunting trip:

 (A)  Dove hunting is permitted during legal shooting hours in accordance with statewide regulations:

    1. [August A. ]Busch (August A.) Memorial Conservation Area

    2. Bois D’Arc Conservation Area

    3. [William R. ]Logan (William R.) Conservation Area  

    4. Pony Express Lake Conservation Area 

    5. [Robert E. ]Talbot (Robert E.) Conservation Area

    6. [William G. and Erma Parke ]White (William G. and Emma Parke) Memorial Wildlife Area

 (B)  Dove hunting is permitted by managed hunt during the first seven (7) days and during legal shooting hours for the entire dove hunting season:

    1. Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area 

    2. Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area 

    [3. Otter Slough Conservation Area] 

    [4.]3. Ten Mile Pond Conservation Area

 (C)  On Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, dove hunting is permitted only by managed hunt after 1:00 p.m. during the first seven (7) days of the dove hunting season and during legal shooting hours for the remainder of the season.

 (D)  On [James A. ]Reed (James A.) Memorial Wildlife Area, dove hunting is permitted only by managed hunt during the first seven (7) days of the dove hunting season, except that dove hunting is prohibited on Labor Day and the weekend immediately preceding. Shooting hours are from 1:00 p.m. to sunset for the entire season. 

 

(3) Use or possession of lead shot is prohibited for hunting doves on the following department areas:

  (A) Bilby Ranch Lake Conservation Area

  (B) Bois D’Arc Conservation Area

  (C) Busch (August A.) Memorial Conservation Area

  (D) Crowley’s Ridge Conservation Area

  (E) Davisdale Conservation Area

  (F) Harmony Mission Lake Conservation Area

  (G) Lamine River Conservation Area

  (H) Logan (William R.) Conservation Area

  (I) Maintz Wildlife Preserve

  (J) Pacific Palisades Conservation Area

  (K) Park (Guy B.) Conservation Area

  (L) Peabody Conservation Area

  (M) Pony Express Lake Conservation Area

  (N) Reed (James A.) Memorial Wildlife Area

  (O) Reform Conservation Area

  (P) Talbot (Robert E.) Conservation Area

  (Q) Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Bethlehem)

  (R) Weldon Spring Conservation Area

  (S) Whetstone Creek Conservation Area

  (T) White (William G. and Emma Parke) Conservation Area

 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Material covered in this rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-11.180.  Original rule filed Sept. 12, 2011, effective March 1, 2012. For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2018.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: At this time, it is not known if this proposed amendment will cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. The number of small game and turkey hunters on a given conservation area is not tracked. Currently, the price difference in lead shot for dove hunting and non-toxic shot for dove hunting varies from the same price per box to approximately twenty percent (20%) higher for non-toxic shot. According to the National Dove Hunter Survey in 2014, ninety-five percent (95%) of individual dove hunters spend less than two hundred dollars ($200) annually with eighty-two percent (82%) spending less than one hundred dollars ($100) annually for dove hunting ammunition. This regulation impacts hunters utilizing these conservation areas, and we estimate each hunter will only use an average of one (1) box of shells. The increase cost per hunter is one dollar and forty cents ($1.40) per box.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

 

 

FISCAL NOTE

PRIVATE COST

 

1. Department Title: Title 3 - Department of Conservation

Division Title: Division 10 – Conservation Commission

Chapter Title: Chapter 11 – Wildlife Code: Special Regulations for Department Areas

 

Rule Number and Title:	3 CSR 10-11.185 Dove Hunting
Type of Rulemaking:	Proposed Amendment

 

II.         SUMMARY OF FISCAL IMPACT

 

Estimate of the number of entities by class which would likely be affected by the adoption of the rule:	Classification by types of the business entities which would likely be affected:	Estimate in the aggregate as to the cost of compliance with the rule by the affected entities:
Unknown	Sporting Goods Dealers	Unknown, at this time it is not expected to alter the amount of ammunition they sell but it will alter the type of ammunition they sell for dove hunting
Unknown	Dove Hunters on Conservation Areas listed in the proposed rule	Non-toxic shot for dove hunting is available at the same, or nearly the same price as lead shot.

 

III.        III. WORKSHEET

20% (Estimated increase of steel over lead) X $7.00/box (current price on internet with large retailer) = $1.40

7,827 (Average number of dove hunters at conservation areas around the state, during September) X $1.40= $10,958

 

4. ASSUMPTIONS

None of the areas listed in the proposed rule have mandatory check-in for dove hunting which makes it impossible to get an accurate calculation. Less popular areas could accommodate zero to hundreds dove hunters. Popular areas listed in the proposed rule could have several hundred hunters for the first week and then less than an additional hundred hunters throughout the remainder of the season. During wet years, many of the areas would have no active dove management.

• The number of hunters on each area is variable.

• Calculations are based on one box of shells per hunter. Some hunters will shoot more, and some will shoot less.

• The number of dove hunters has the potential to decrease the first year of the regulation if shot is not available or is considerably higher priced than lead shot.

• With sale prices, hunters can purchase steel shot for nearly the same price as lead. The increase shown here in a maximum fiscal impact.

• Industry will be able to provide non-lead shot to meet demand.

   

   

 

(2) Fishing is prohibited on the following department areas or individually-named lakes:

(A) Allred Lake Natural Area

(B) Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area

(C) [August A. ]Busch (August A.) Memorial Conservation Area (Lake 8)

(D) Gama Grass Prairie Conservation Area

(E) Gay Feather Prairie Conservation Area

(F) [Charles W. ]Green (Charles W.) Conservation Area

(G) Little Osage Prairie

(H) Mount Vernon Prairie

(I) Niawathe Prairie Conservation Area

(J) Pawhuska Prairie

(K) Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center

(L) Springfield Conservation Nature Center

(M) Wah’Kon-Tah Prairie (portion south of Highway 82)

(N) Wah-Sha-She Prairie

(O) [Henry Jackson ]Waters (Henry Jackson) and C.B. Moss Memorial Wildlife Area

(P) [Mark ]Youngdahl (Mark) Urban Conservation Area

 

(3) On Prairie Lake and Fire Lake (Weldon Spring Conservation Area), fishing is prohibited during the [area’s prescribed waterfowl hunting season]the appropriate zone’s Canada goose season.

 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section [252.240]252.040, RSMo 2000.* This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-4.115. Original rule filed April 30, 2001, effective Sept. 30, 2001.  For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2018.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.

(2) The daily limit for black bass shall be two (2) on the following department areas or individually named lakes:

(A) Amarugia Highlands Conservation Area

(B) Atkinson Lake (Schell-Osage Conservation Area)

(C) Belcher Branch Lake Conservation Area

(D) Bellefontaine Conservation Area

(E) Blackwell Lake (Indian Trail Conservation Area)

(F) [August A. ]Busch (August A.) Memorial Conservation Area

(G) [Jerry P. ]Combs (Jerry P.) Lake (Little River Conservation Area)

(H) [Robert G. ]DeLaney (Robert G.) Lake Conservation Area

(I) Happy Holler Lake Conservation Area

(J) [Ronald and Maude ]Hartell (Ronald and Maude) Conservation Area

(K) [J. N. “Turkey” ]Kearn (J. N. “Turkey”) Memorial Wildlife Area

(L) Lake Paho Conservation Area

(M) Lone Jack Lake Conservation Area

(N) Maple Leaf Lake Conservation Area

(O) Port Hudson Lake Conservation Area

(P) [James A. ]Reed (James A.) Memorial Wildlife Area

(Q) Schell Lake (Schell-Osage Conservation Area)

(R) Weldon Spring Conservation Area

 

(3) [On August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area (except Lake 33), Bellefontaine Conservation Area, Lake Girardeau Conservation Area, Otter Slough Conservation Area, Robert G. DeLaney Lake Conservation Area, Schell-Osage Conservation Area, and Weldon Spring Conservation Area, the daily limit for crappie shall be fifteen (15).]The daily limit for crappie shall be fifteen (15) on the following department areas:

  (A) Bellefontaine Conservation Area

  (B) Busch (August A.) Memorial Conservation Area (except Lake 33)

  (C) DeLaney (Robert G.) Lake Conservation Area

  (D) Lake Girardeau Conservation Area

  (E) Otter Slough Conservation Area

  (F) Schell-Osage Conservation Area

  (G) Weldon Spring Conservation Area

 

(4) The daily limit for white bass, striped bass, and their hybrids in the aggregate shall be four (4) on the following department areas or individually named lakes:

(A) [August A. ]Busch (August A.) Memorial Conservation Area

(B) Belcher Branch Lake Conservation Area

(C) Harmony Mission Lake (Harmony Mission Conservation Area)

(D) Lake Paho Conservation Area

(E) Limpp Community Lake

(F) Little Compton Lake (Little Compton Lake Conservation Area)

(G) Nodaway County Community Lake

(H) Perry County Community Lake

(I) [James A. ]Reed (James A.) Memorial Wildlife Area

 

(5) [At Tobacco Hills Lake (Guy B. Park Conservation Area) and General Watkins Conservation Area, t]The daily limit for bluegill and other sunfish shall be ten (10) in the aggregate on the following department areas:[.]

  (A) General Watkins Conservation Area

  (B) Tobacco Hills Lake (Park (Guy B.) Conservation Area)

                                                                                                              

(7) On [August A. ]Busch (August A.) Memorial Conservation Area -

(A) On Lakes 21 and 28, trout must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being caught from November 1 through January 31.  Trout may not be possessed on these waters during this season. No person shall continue to fish for any species after having four (4) trout in possession from February 1 through October 31; and

(B) On Lakes 3, 22, and 23, no person shall continue to fish for any species after having four (4) trout in possession.

 

(8) [On August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area, Bluegill Pond (Bellefontaine Conservation Area), Port Hudson Lake Conservation Area, James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area, and Weldon Spring Conservation Area, the daily limit for fish other than those designated as endangered in 3 CSR 10-4.111 or defined as game fish shall be ten (10) in the aggregate.]The daily limit for fish other than those designated as endangered in 3 CSR 10-4.111 or defined as game fish shall be ten (10) in the aggregate on the following department areas:

  (A) Bluegill Pond (Bellefontaine Conservation Area)

  (B) Busch (August A.) Memorial Conservation Area

  (C) Port Hudson Lake Conservation Area

  (D) Reed (James A.) Memorial Wildlife Area

  (E) Weldon Spring Conservation Area

 

(9) On Lake 12 ([August A. ]Busch (August A.) Memorial Conservation Area) and Lost Valley Fish Hatchery, the daily limit for all fish shall be two (2) in the aggregate. On Lost Valley Fish Hatchery, no person shall continue to fish for any species after having two (2) fish in possession.

 

AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const. and section [252.240]252.040, RSMo 2000.* This rule previously filed as 3 CSR 10-4.115. Original rule filed April 30, 2001, effective Sept. 30, 2001.  For intervening history, please consult the Code of State Regulations. Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2018.

PUBLIC ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE ENTITY COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

NOTICE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Regulations Committee Chairman, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or via the department’s website at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49. To be considered, comments must be received within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice in the Missouri Register. No public hearing is scheduled.