Post by Mackerelman on Feb 3, 2023 11:36:36 GMT -5
Fishing-line entanglement of birds, primarily brown pelicans, has been occurring at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (Skyway Pier) for many years. FWC and partners have conducted outreach and education and implemented multiple actions to reduce entanglements and improve bird rescue success. Despite these past actions, severe entanglements that cause harm to pelicans and other seabirds are still occurring in large numbers.
FWC seeks feedback on potential changes to fishing regulations at Skyway Pier to reduce angler-seabird interactions and further seabird conservation.
Public workshops will be held on this topic. For information about those workshops, visit: myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/rulemaking/workshops/.
FWC seeks feedback on potential changes to fishing regulations at Skyway Pier to reduce angler-seabird interactions and further seabird conservation.
Public workshops will be held on this topic. For information about those workshops, visit: myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/rulemaking/workshops/.