The purpose of these workshops is to gather public comments on possible rule changes that would make bonefish a catch-and-release-only fishery. Possession exceptions for record purposes and tournaments are being considered. Creation of a tournament ...

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: December 8, 2010, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EST)
PLACE: International Game Fish Association, Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004
DATE AND TIME: December 9, 2010, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EST)
PLACE: City of Key Colony Beach – City Hall Building, City Hall Auditorium, Mile Marker 53.5, 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051-0141
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of these workshops is to gather public comments on possible rule changes that would make bonefish a catch-and-release-only fishery. Possession exceptions for record purposes and tournaments are being considered. Creation of a tournament registration program for tournaments in which bonefish would be temporarily possessed and transported for weigh-in purposes will also be discussed.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mark Robson, 620 S. Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [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: Mark Robson, 620 S. Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone].