Summary of 2011 Leon County Waterfowl Regulations survey

[Joe Benedict]

See my post below dated 9-22-11 for input web link ------- Joe



Hi folks,

As promised at the Waterfowl Summit, attached is a summary of the recently completed Leon County Waterfowl Regulations Survey, as well as the survey postcard. You’ll note that there are two recommendations that we’ll be presenting to the Commission in November (Naples) as draft rule changes, with an anticipate final vote at the February meeting (Apalachicola).
We’re looking for additional input as well, so feel free to get in touch with me.

Cheers,
Joe
Waterfowl Management Program Coordinator
Certified Wildlife Biologist®
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
8932 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32311
850-488-5878
joe.benedict@MyFWC.com

[duckbone]

Thank you Joe. I like your survey methods.

[swilli1054]

Thank you Joe. I like your survey methods.

Pat I found it interesting how approx 50% of stakeholders (after 40 years of the same regulations) still support resting ducks...(restrictions).....

[Joe Benedict]

Hi folks,

We have a web site set up to take comments on the proposed changes to the Leon County Waterfowl Regulations, as outlined in the Survey Summary, attached to an earlier post. A summary of input will be provided to the FWC Commissioners prior to the November and February meetings. To provide input on this or other proposed rules, please visit http://www.myfwc.com/about/rules-regulations/rule-changes/hunting/ for a list of all proposed rule changes, second on the list is:

68A-11.003 Use of Motorboats on Certain Waters; Permits
The proposed rule change would allow the use of internal combustion motors of up to 10 hp on lake Iamonia and Carr Lake, in Leon County, during the regular open season for taking ducks and coots established in 68A-13.003(1).

Thanks for your interest in waterfowling in the Tallahassee area!

Joe Benedict
Waterfowl Management Program Coordinator
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission