FWC seeks comments on possible bonefish catch-and-release-only fishery

[FishNews]

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled two public workshops to hear what people think about possible rule changes that would make bonefish a catch-and-release-only fishery. The workshop discussions will also include consideration of bonefish possession exceptions for record purposes and tournaments, and creation of a registration program for tournaments where bonefish could be temporarily possessed and transported for weigh-in purposes.The FWC encourages interested people to participate at the workshops, which will take place from 6-8 p.m. as follows:

Wednesday, December 8

IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum<br />
300 Gulf Stream Way<br />
Dania Beach

Thursday, December 9<br />
City of Key Colony Beach City Hall Building - Auditorium<br />
Mile Marker 53.5<br />
600 W. Ocean Drive<br />
Key Colony Beach

If you need special accommodations to participate in the workshops, please 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).

For online information regarding bonefish management in Florida, go to MyFWC.com/Fishing; click on "Saltwater Fishing," then "Bonefish."

Media Contact<br />
Lee Schlesinger, 850-487-0554