North Carolina Wildlife Commission Seeks Public Input for Game Land Planning
OutdoorHub 07.15.13
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 game lands 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, organized by game land, including dates, times and locations, is below:
Sandhills: Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 6 p.m.
Hinson Lake Rotary Lodge
152 Hinson Lake Dr.
Rockingham, N.C. 28379
Holly Shelter: Monday, July 22, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Cape Fear Community College, North Campus
4500 Blue Clay Rd.
Castle Hayne, N.C. 28429
McKeithan Center, BB&T Auditorium
Lower Roanoke River: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Martin Community College
1161 Kehukee Park Rd.
Williamston, N.C. 27892-4425
Building 1, Room 14
Suggs Mill Pond: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Bladen Community College
7418 NC Hwy 41W
Dublin, N.C. 28332
Auditorium
R. Wayne Bailey-Caswell: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Caswell County Center
Agriculture Building
NC Cooperative Extension Service
126 Court Square, Yanceyville, N.C. 27379
Sandy Mush: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Asheville-Buncombe Tech. Comm. College
Madison Campus
4646 US 25-70, Marshall, N.C. 28753
Green River: Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Blue Ridge Community College
Henderson County Campus
180 West Campus Dr.
Flat Rock, N.C. 28731
Thomas Auditorium on Eagles Reach Drive
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.
