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• Help plan the future of the Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area

  Thursday, March 21, 2024 -  The public is encouraged to attend and will have the opportunity to comment on and ask questions regarding the Land Management Plan.

• Help plan the future of Telogia Creek Wildlife Management Area

  Friday, February 23, 2024 -  The Telogia Creek WMA encompasses approximately 12,384 acres in Liberty County and consists of mostly pine plantations.

• FWC to host public meeting on Lake Istokpoga management activities

  Thursday, December 14, 2023 -  The FWC is hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Bert J. Harris Agricultural Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875.

• FWC to meet Oct. 4 and 5 in Jensen Beach

  Tuesday, September 19, 2023 -  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person Oct. 4-5 at the Hutchinson Shores Resort in Jensen Beach.

• FWC, FDACS and partner agencies to conduct two additional public meetings to discuss new regulations to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease in north Florida

  Wednesday, September 13, 2023 -  The meetings will provide information about chronic wasting disease, updates on the unified agency and partner response, new hunting regulations for the area, sampling and testing procedures, and an opportunity for area residents to ask questions about CWD and CWD management strategies.

• Help plan the future of the Lake Wales Ridge WEA

  Monday, September 11, 2023 -  The FWC will present draft materials for the Lake Wales Ridge WEA 10-year Management Plan at a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the H.L. Bishop Park Clubhouse in Lake Placid.

• POSTPONED: FWC snook regional management virtual workshop postponed due to Idalia

  Monday, August 28, 2023 -  The new date for this workshop is Sept. 7, starting at 6 p.m. EDT.

• FWC invites public input on burrowing owl conservation and permitting guidelines

  Wednesday, August 2, 2023 -  FWC staff will present draft revisions to the guidelines during the scheduled webinars, with each of the three online workshops providing the public with the opportunity to give feedback and offer suggestions.

• FWC seeks public input on snook regional management at Aug. 2 virtual workshop

  Thursday, July 27, 2023 -  The FWC is adopting a holistic management approach for snook that includes a review of several environmental and human factors.

• More than 400 north Florida residents attend public meeting to discuss chronic wasting disease

  Wednesday, July 12, 2023 -  The meeting provided information about CWD and an opportunity for area residents to ask questions about CWD and CWD management strategies.