The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a virtual public workshop to gather public input on snook regulations within nine new .... August 2, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., EDT Statewide webinar. More information ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Marine Fisheries

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

68B-21.001 Designation as a Protected Species

68B-21.0015 Definitions (Repealed)

68B-21.002 Definitions

68B-21.003 Regional Size Limits; Landed in Whole Condition Requirement

68B-21.004 Regional Recreational Bag Limits; Bag Limit for Captain and Crew; Prohibited Commercial Harvest; Region for Landing and Possession

68B-21.005 Seasons

68B-21.006 Allowed and Prohibited Gear and Methods of Harvest; Prohibited Simultaneous Procession of Snook and Certain Types of Gear; Incidental Capture of Snook

68B-21.007 Purchase and Sale of Snook Prohibited; Prohibited Possession by Seafood Dealers and Restaurants

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: August 2, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., EDT

PLACE: Statewide webinar. More information about how to participate in the webinar 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 is holding a virtual public workshop to gather public input on snook regulations within nine new management regions that were developed utilizing a new regional management approach. Staff will provide a brief presentation on snook management, evaluation of the fishery in each proposed region, and the proposed rules. Public feedback gathered during this workshop will be used when developing final rulemaking for snook at an upcoming Commission meeting. All stakeholders interested in snook management are encouraged to attend.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jessica McCawley, at 620 South Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 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: Jessica McCawley, at 620 South Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone].