The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding in-person and webinar workshops to gather public input regarding barracuda management options. Specifically, the FWC will be gathering public comments about potential commercial and ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Marine Fisheries

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: February 25, 2015, 6:00 p.m. ‒ 8:00 p.m., EST

PLACE: City of Key Colony Beach – City Hall, 600 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051

 

DATE AND TIME: March 3, 2015, 6:00 p.m. ‒ 8:00 p.m., EST

PLACE: International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004

 

DATE AND TIME: March 5, 2015, 6:00 p.m. ‒ 8:00 p.m., EST

PLACE: Statewide webinar and telephone conference call. Webinar: http://fwc.adobeconnect.com/mfm/. Voice-only access – contact [e-mail] or [phone]. More information about how to participate in the webinar or conference call will be available on FWC website prior to the webinar date: http://www.myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/rulemaking/workshops/. People interested in participating may also contact the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at [phone] for more information.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding in-person and webinar workshops to gather public input regarding barracuda management options. Specifically, the FWC will be gathering public comments about potential commercial and recreational bag limits, size limits, gear restrictions, region-specific regulations, and other related management options. Anyone with an interest in this topic or who would like to share their ideas to help manage this fishery is encouraged to attend.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jessica McCawley, 2590 Executive Center Circle East, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: The ADA Coordinator at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Jessica McCawley, at 2590 Executive Center Circle East, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone].