Upcoming Public Hearings

Spirit-of-the-Wild Wildlife Management Area Management Plan Update – 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Hendry County Courthouse located at 141 Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, FL 33935. The purpose of this meeting is to receive public comment regarding considerations for the FWC ten-year Land Management Plan for the Spirit-of-the-Wild Wildlife Management Area (SWWMA). This hearing is being held EXCLUSIVELY for discussion of the SWWMA Management Plan, which outlines environmental and recreation management on the area. This Management Plan will not address hunting or fishing regulations, which are handled through a separate rule and regulation development process.

Cypress Creek Wildlife Management Area Management Plan Update – 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 28th, 2026, at the Richardson Sixth Grade Academy located at 646 SE Pennsylvania St., Lake City, FL 32025. The purpose of this meeting is to receive public comment regarding considerations for the FWC ten-year Land Management Plan for the Cypress Creek Wildlife Management Area (CCWMA). This hearing is being held EXCLUSIVELY for discussion of the CCWMA Management Plan, which outlines environmental and recreation management on the area. This Management Plan will not address hunting or fishing regulations, which are handled through a separate rule and regulation development process.

We want to hear from you!  Review the FWC Land Management Plans currently under development and submit your comments.