Public meetings scheduled on possible changes to hunting zones and deer season dates April 20, 2009 Contact: Cory Morea, 850-410-0656 ext. 17256 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled six public meetings throughout the state to receive input from Florida hunters on possible changes to the state's hunting zones and corresponding deer hunting season dates. The FWC wants to solicit as much public comment as possible, and everyone is invited. If changes are approved by the Commission, they could take effect as early as the 2010-2011 hunting season. Meetings will be at the following locations: Tuesday, May 5 6-8 p.m. Fort Myers Edison State College 8099 College Parkway Walker Hall, Building A, Room 105 239-489-9270
| Wednesday, May 27 6-8 p.m. Lakeland Magnolia Building 702 East Orange St. 863-602-6280 | Thursday, May 7 6-8 p.m. West Palm Beach Crowne Plaza 1601 Belvedere Rd. 561-688-8611
| Wednesday, June 3 6-8 p.m. Lake City Columbia County School Board Auditorium 372 West Duval St. 386-755-8000
| Wednesday, May 20 6-8 p.m. (CDT) Crestview Crestview Community Center 1446 Commerce Drive 850-682-0647 | Wednesday, June 10 6-8 p.m. Tallahassee Antique Car Museum 6800 Mahan Drive 850-942-0137 |
Meetings will be open-house type format with FWC staff making a presentation, followed by question-and-answer sessions with FWC staff, giving hunters more one-on-one time. Anyone requiring special accommodations to participate in the workshops should advise the FWC at least five calendar days before the workshop by calling 850-488-6411. If you are hearing- or speech-impaired, contact the FWC using the Florida Relay Service at 800-955-8771 (TTY) or 800-955-8770 (voice). |