Since September 11, 2001 that portion of the Camp Blanding Wildlife Management Area (WMA) south of SR 16 has been closed to recreational access by the Department of Military Affairs. In recent weeks, the Camp Blanding Joint Training Center (CBJTC) ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces a public meeting, to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: February 7, 2006, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (EST)

PLACE: Clay County Fairgrounds, 2497 SR 16 West, Green Cove Springs, FL

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Since September 11, 2001 that portion of the Camp Blanding Wildlife Management Area (WMA) south of SR 16 has been closed to recreational access by the Department of Military Affairs. In recent weeks, the Camp Blanding Joint Training Center (CBJTC) and the FWC have developed a plan that would modify the current hunting format and restore deer-dog hunting opportunities, for the 2006-07 seasons. The first step taken to obtain public input was to mail letters to all hunters who listed Camp Blanding as one of their four choices on the quota hunt application, and requesting their comments on the proposal. The purpose of this open house is to allow the public to review a synopsis of the responses received to ensure that the essence of their comments have been included, have an opportunity to discuss the issue with FWC staff, and provide additional written comments.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 calendar days before the meeting by contacting the ADA Coordinator, [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency by calling [phone].

For further information contact: Karen Parker, [phone].