Contact: Karen Parker 386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

Hunting forum scheduled in Taylor County

The public is invited to a forum on hunting in Taylor County, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in cooperation with the Taylor County Coastal Committee, will present the forum at the Forest Capital Hall, 203 Forest Park Drive, off U.S. 19 in Perry.

Dan McDonald, FWC lead biologist for the Big Bend region, will give a presentation on deer management in Florida. 

In addition, the forum will include an explanation by FWC Lt. Bruce Cooper on new hunting laws and “hot topics” for the 2007-08 hunting season. A question and answer session on law enforcement-related issues will follow Cooper’s talk. 

“Taylor County is unique among counties in Florida in having seven wildlife management areas and more than 35 hunt clubs,” Cooper said. “Three-quarters of Taylor County’s coastline is designated as a wildlife management area. We in Taylor County are extremely fortunate to have these tremendous resources available to us.

“As such, it is very important for the community and the FWC to work closely in protecting our valuable natural resource for future generations,” Cooper said.