Recently, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) developed a proposal to establish a Quail Enhancement Area (QEA) on a portion of Blackwater Wildlife Management Area in Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties. Harvest recommendations ...  


  • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
    DATE AND TIME: October 6, 2009, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (CDT)
    PLACE: Blackwater River State Forest, Bear Lake Recreation Area, and 2914 Bear Lake Road, Milton, Florida
    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Recently, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) developed a proposal to establish a Quail Enhancement Area (QEA) on a portion of Blackwater Wildlife Management Area in Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties. Harvest recommendations for the QEA, set forth in this proposal, are designed to compliment habitat management efforts being conducted on this area. Details of the proposal were mailed to individuals who actively quail hunt on Blackwater WMA and their comments were requested. The purpose of this meeting is to present a summary of the responses received and to provide the public with an opportunity to discuss the issue with FWC staff.
    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Chuck McKelvy at (850)342-0256.
    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: ADA Coordinator at (850)488-6411. 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: Chuck McKelvy at (850)342-0256.