FWC seeks input on possible red drum regulation changes

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled a series of public workshops this fall to discuss possible fishing regulation changes for red drum (redfish).

The FWC is considering creating regional management areas for red drum and raising the daily bag limit from one fish to two per person in Northeast and Northwest Florida.  The Commission is also seeking public comment on possible red drum rule changes for Southeast Florida.

The FWC encourages interested people to attend the workshops, which will take place from 6-8 p.m. local time as follows:

Wednesday, Sept. 8

Gulf Coast Community College

5230 W. U.S. Highway 98

Student Union East

2nd Floor Conference Room

Panama City

Thursday, Sept. 9

FWC Headquarters

620 S. Meridian St.

Farris Bryant Building

2nd Floor Conference Room

Tallahassee

Monday, Sept. 20

Brevard Agricultural Center

3695 Lake Drive

Cocoa

Tuesday, Nov. 23

Jacksonville Public Library

Southeast Branch

10599 Deerwood Park Blvd.

Jacksonville

Tuesday, Nov. 30

FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

100 Eighth Ave. SE

Karen A. Steidinger Auditorium

St. Petersburg

Wednesday, Dec. 1

City Hall Council Chambers

123 NW Highway 19

Crystal River

Anyone requiring special accommodations to participate in the workshops should advise the FWC at least five days prior to the workshop by calling 850-488-6411.  If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the FWC using the Florida Relay Service at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (voice).

More information regarding these workshops is available online at MyFWC.com/Rules, click on “Marine Advisory Boards, Public Workshops, etc.”