Media Contact: Carolyn Rickard, Public Information Officer
919-707-0124
carolyn.rickard@ncwildlife.org
RALEIGH, N.C. (May 23, 2011) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has set the schedule for its annual public hearings.
Each year, the Commission adjusts hunting, fishing and trapping seasons and rules in response to wildlife population changes, wildlife conservation objectives, or public needs and desires. Public comments on proposed rule changes received through the public hearings process is a critical component in the decision making process.
All hearings begin at 7 p.m. The 2011 hearings’ dates and locations are scheduled as follows:
| DATE |
DISTRICT |
CITY |
LOCATION |
|
September 6, 2011
(Tuesday) |
4 |
Dublin |
Bladen Community College
|
|
September 7, 2011
(Wednesday) |
5 |
Graham |
Courthouse |
|
September 8, 2011
(Thursday) |
6 |
Norwood |
South Stanly High School |
|
September 13, 2011
(Tuesday) |
8 |
Morganton |
Municipal Auditorium |
|
September 14, 2011
(Wednesday) |
9 |
Clyde |
Haywood Community College |
|
September 15, 2011
(Thursday)
|
7 |
Wilkesboro |
The Walker Center Wilkes Community College |
|
September 20, 2011
(Tuesday) |
1 |
Edenton |
Swain Auditorium |
|
September 21, 2011
(Wednesday) |
2 |
New Bern |
Courthouse |
|
September 22, 2011
(Thursday) |
3 |
Rocky Mount |
Nash Community College |
|
September 28, 2011
(Wednesday) |
Statewide |
Raleigh |
Centennial Campus Auditorium * |
* The purpose of the Raleigh public hearing is to receive comments on proposed changes to Falconry Permitting Rules only.
For more information on the rulemaking process, download “From Proposal to Regulation” at www.ncwildlife.org.