Wildlife Commission Seeks Public Input for Game Land Planning
RALEIGH, N.C. (July 12, 2013) — The N.C.Wildlife Resources Commission is holding seven public meetings in July and August to seek input in developing management plans for Commission-managed gamelands across the state.
Wildlife Commission staff will use public input from the meetings to help guide management and user activities on game lands for the next 10 years. Through its N.C. Game Lands Program, the Commission manages more than 2 million acres of public and private lands for hunters, anglers, trappers and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
“We are seeking input from all users of our game lands and others who are interested in how the properties are managed,” said Lands Program Manager Isaac Harrold. “These meetings are not just for hunters and anglers. They are for wildlife watchers and photographers, birding groups, hikers, kayakers and others who have interest in our game lands. Everyone is encouraged to provide input.”
The schedule of meetings, including dates, times and locations, is below:
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Sandhills
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July 18, 2013
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6 p.m.
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Hinson Lake Rotary Lodge
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Thursday
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152 Hinson Lake Dr.
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Rockingham, N.C. 28379
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Holly Shelter
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July 22, 2013
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7 p.m.
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Cape Fear Community College
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Monday
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North Campus
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4500 Blue Clay Rd.
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Castle Hayne, N.C. 28429
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McKeithan Center, BB&T Auditorium
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Lower Roanoke River
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July 23, 2013
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7 p.m.
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Martin Community College
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Tuesday
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1161 Kehukee Park Rd.
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Williamston, N.C. 27892-4425
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Building 1, Room 14
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Suggs Mill Pond
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July 24, 2013
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7 p.m.
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Bladen Community College
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Wednesday
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7418 NC Hwy 41W
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Dublin, N.C. 28332
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Auditorium
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R. Wayne Bailey-Caswell
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July 24, 2013
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7 p.m.
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Caswell County Center
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Wednesday
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Agriculture Building
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NC Cooperative Extension Service
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126 Court Square, Yanceyville, N.C. 27379
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Sandy Mush
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July 30, 2013
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7 p.m.
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Asheville-Buncombe Tech. Comm. College
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Tuesday
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Madison Campus
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4646 US 25-70, Marshall, N.C. 28753
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Green River
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Aug. 1, 2013
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7 p.m.
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Blue Ridge Community College
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Thursday
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Henderson County Campus
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180 West Campus Dr.
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Flat Rock, N.C. 28731
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Thomas Auditorium on Eagles Reach Drive
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The Wildlife Commission also is accepting comments and suggestions from people who do not attend the meeting. The public can submit comments regarding game land management plans beginning July 16 at www.ncwildlife.org. Click on “Comment on Game Land Plans” in the scrolling icon links at bottom of the page. Comments also can be e-mailed to gamelandplan@ncwildlife.org. If emailing comments, note the name of the game land and type “Game Land Management Plan” in the subject line.
The Wildlife Commission will provide updates on development of the new game landmanagement plans on Facebook and Twitter.
;Media Contact:
Jodie B. Owen
919-707-0187
jodie.owen@ncwildlife.org
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