31419093 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 31419093
Notice of Meeting, Hearing, or Workshop

Department:	FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Division:	Freshwater Fish and Wildlife


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	The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	Friday, October 9, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (CT)

PLACE:	DeFuniak Springs Community Center, 361 N. 10th St., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

Subject:	The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a public meeting to gather input from stakeholders about flathead catfish in Panhandle rivers. The meeting will provide an opportunity for interested stakeholders to share their perspectives and provide feedback to FWC staff regarding this nonnative catfish species and its presence in northwest Florida river systems. Public participation and stakeholder input will help inform the FWC’s understanding of perspectives surrounding flathead catfish in the region. All interested stakeholders are encouraged to attend.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Stephen Stang at 850-228-4538, Stephen.Stang@myfwc.com, 5300 High Bridge Road, Quincy, Florida 32351.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	9/28/2026 Vol. 52/188


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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