01-16-2011, 12:11 PM
Social Circle, GEORGIA - The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division is considering adding to the list of reservoirs where it is legal to possess and use live blueback herring for bait to include Bartlett's Ferry, Blue Ridge, Goat Rock, Oliver and West Point Lakes. Although not native to these lakes, blueback herring now have established populations in these lakes and there is no longer justification for prohibiting anglers from using these fish as bait on these waters.
The Department also proposes a change to the language used in Chapter 391-4-3.13 that delineates a portion of Jones Creek as an artificial lure stream. The current language references the Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area, which no longer exists and this administrative change would properly delineate the boundaries of the artificial lure portion of Jones Creek.
The Department has scheduled a public hearing to provide the public an opportunity to offer input on these changes for consideration. Those interested are encouraged to bring these meetings to the attention of others that also may be interested in participating.
Date July 14, 2010
Time 6-8 p.m<br />
Location Mike Daniel Recreational Center,<br />
1220 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange, GA
Any participant at a hearing may present data, make a statement or comment, or offer a viewpoint or argument, either orally or in writing. Statements should be concise to permit everyone an opportunity to speak. Participants must register upon arrival and notify the registering official of their intent to give a statement. Those unable to attend a hearing may submit comments electronically to keith.weaver@dnr.state.ga.us or in writing by July 30, 2010. Written statements should be mailed to:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, Fisheries Management Section, Attn: Keith Weaver, 2069 U.S. Highway 278, SE, Social Circle, Georgia 30025.
The hearing site is accessible to people with physical disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Keith Weaver at (770) 761-3014 no later than July 9, 2010.
For more information on the scheduled public hearing, visit the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division website at www.georgiawildlife.com, or contact Keith Weaver at (770)761-3014.
Media Contact<br />
Melissa Cummings (770) 918-6795 or Melissa.cummings@dnr.state.ga.us
The Department also proposes a change to the language used in Chapter 391-4-3.13 that delineates a portion of Jones Creek as an artificial lure stream. The current language references the Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area, which no longer exists and this administrative change would properly delineate the boundaries of the artificial lure portion of Jones Creek.
The Department has scheduled a public hearing to provide the public an opportunity to offer input on these changes for consideration. Those interested are encouraged to bring these meetings to the attention of others that also may be interested in participating.
Date July 14, 2010
Time 6-8 p.m<br />
Location Mike Daniel Recreational Center,<br />
1220 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange, GA
Any participant at a hearing may present data, make a statement or comment, or offer a viewpoint or argument, either orally or in writing. Statements should be concise to permit everyone an opportunity to speak. Participants must register upon arrival and notify the registering official of their intent to give a statement. Those unable to attend a hearing may submit comments electronically to keith.weaver@dnr.state.ga.us or in writing by July 30, 2010. Written statements should be mailed to:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, Fisheries Management Section, Attn: Keith Weaver, 2069 U.S. Highway 278, SE, Social Circle, Georgia 30025.
The hearing site is accessible to people with physical disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Keith Weaver at (770) 761-3014 no later than July 9, 2010.
For more information on the scheduled public hearing, visit the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division website at www.georgiawildlife.com, or contact Keith Weaver at (770)761-3014.
Media Contact<br />
Melissa Cummings (770) 918-6795 or Melissa.cummings@dnr.state.ga.us