Southeast RAC approves upland-game and most turkey-rule changes, removes voucher-commodification item

May 21, 2026

The RAC accepted the Division of Wildlife Resources’ upland game and wild turkey recommendations but voted to exclude one proposed rule (R657-69-7) that would allow sale/commodification of depredation vouchers; divisions and NGOs debated potential impacts on hunter opportunity.

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The Southeast Regional Advisory Council unanimously approved most of the Division of Wildlife Resources' upland game and wild turkey regulatory recommendations but removed a contested item on voucher commodification.

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