FWC meeting on changes to zones and season dates

[mneptune]

Public meetings scheduled on possible changes to hunting zones and deer season dates

April 20, 2009 - 11:41 AM

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled six public meetings throughout the state to receive input from Florida hunters on possible changes to the state’s hunting zones and corresponding deer hunting season dates.

The FWC wants to solicit as much public comment as possible, and everyone is invited. If changes are approved by the Commission, they could take effect as early as the 2010–2011 hunting season.

Meetings will be at the following locations:


Tuesday, May 5

6-8 p.m.

Fort Myers

Edison State College

8099 College Parkway

Walker Hall, Building A, Room 105

239-489-9270


Thursday, May 7

6-8 p.m.

West Palm Beach

Crowne Plaza

1601 Belvedere Rd.

561-688-8611


Wednesday, May 20

6-8 p.m. (CDT)

Crestview

Crestview Community Center

1446 Commerce Drive

850-682-0647


Wednesday, May 27

6-8 p.m.

Lakeland

Magnolia Building

702 East Orange St.

863-602-6280


Wednesday, June 3

6-8 p.m.

Lake City

Columbia County School Board Auditorium

372 West Duval St.

386-755-8000



Wednesday, June 10

6-8 p.m.

Tallahassee

Antique Car Museum

6800 Mahan Drive

850-942-0137


Meetings will be open-house type format with FWC staff making a presentation, followed by question-and-answer sessions with FWC staff, giving hunters more one-on-one time.

Anyone requiring special accommodations to participate in the workshops should advise the FWC at least five calendar days before the workshop by calling 850-488-6411. If you are hearing- or speech-impaired, contact the FWC using the Florida Relay Service at 800-955-8771 (TTY) or 800-955-8770 (voice).