The purpose of this Two-Part Snook Meeting will be first, an informational forum and following that a public workshop. The first half of the meeting (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) will be used to present to the public a summary of snook biology and the ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68B-21.004: Seasons
68B-21.005: Size Limits
68B-21.006: Bag and Possession Limits. -
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a public meeting on Rules 68B-21.004 through 68B-21.006, F.A.C., to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: March 24, 2007, 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

PLACE: St. Lucie County Commission Chambers, 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, FL 34982

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of this Two-Part Snook Meeting will be first, an informational forum and following that a public workshop. The first half of the meeting (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) will be used to present to the public a summary of snook biology and the types of data FWC uses to develop the snook stock assessment. Following, there will be a public workshop (3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) to gather testimony regarding the management of snook in Florida, including the proposed recommendations made by the FWC Snook Workgroup for keeping the management goal at 40% SPR, dropping the bag limit to one-fish on the East coast, possibly changing the fishing season, and changing the slot limit.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mark Robson, 620 S. Meridian, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone].

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.

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 Cindy Hoffman, ADA Coordinator, at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, you may contact the agency by calling [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).