(1) The open seasons for taking game shall be those specific periods designated by rule of the Commission. The Commission shall establish annual seasons during which game mammals and game birds may lawfully be taken and the daily bag and possession limits of such game mammals and game birds.

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    (2) The Commission shall compile in pamphlet form all rules adopted in sufficient number as to make a copy available to all purchasers of hunting licenses.
    (3) No person shall in any one day take more game than the daily bag limit or possess more than the maximum number of game birds or game animals allowed by the regulations of the Commission, except as provided by subsection (6) of this rule or Rule 68A-12.004 or 68A-13.004, F.A.C.
    (4) No person shall take any game during the open season at any time other than during the shooting hours established for the species.
    (5) Non-native game birds released by private individuals may be hunted only during the open season for quail except on licensed hunting preserves. Other non-native game birds or game animals may be taken only during the open season for the particular species established annually by the Commission.
    (6) Non-native deer of either sex may be taken during any open season for taking deer established by the Commission and are not subject to antler requirements, bag or possession limits.
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 8-1-79, Amended 6-21-82, Formerly 39-13.01, 39-13.001, 7-1-21, 7-1-22.