The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Law Enforcement announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: April 26, 2010, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 S. W. 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32607
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The focus of this workshop is to discuss current requirements for the operation of fox and/or coyote enclosures in Florida. The workshop will explore the development of additional requirements pertaining to the use of dogs for pursuing fox and/or coyote within a fenced area of land. The issues include, but are not limited to: Defining “enclosure” and addressing size/land area requirement for such enclosures, humane treatment standards, fair chase standards, and mitigation factors to address potential for disease transmission.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Captain Linda Harrison at (850)488-6253.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: The ADA coordinator at (850)488-6411. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
For more information, you may contact: Captain Linda Harrison at (850)488-6253.