Politics & Government
RI Hunting, Fishing and Falconry Rules Up For Public Hearing
A virtual hearing is set for May 6 on the Zoom platform. The proposed Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife regulations are available online.
JAMESTOWN, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management plans a virtual public hearing on May 6 on proposed amendments to the state's hunting, freshwater fishing, and falconry regulations.
The regulations are relevant to the Division of Fish & Wildlife. RIDEM's full rulemaking agenda — including copies of the proposed hunting, fishing, and falconry rules — can be found here.
WHAT: Virtual Public Hearing on Draft Regulations for the Freshwater Fishing, Hunting and Falconry Seasons
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WHEN: Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8761... Meeting ID: 876 1216 8446 Passcode: 999999
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People can submit written or oral comments by 4 p.m. on May 12, 2021 to Ashley Schipritt at ashley.schipritt@dem.ri.gov or via mail at Fort Wetherill Road, Jamestown, RI 02835.
A separate hearing on May 11 will consider draft regulations governing wildlife rehabilitation, importation, feeding, and baiting of cervids, as well as the importation and possession of wild animals.
WHAT: Virtual Public Hearing
WHEN: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8316...
Meeting ID: 831 6221 0050
Passcode: 999999
People can submit comments by May 17, 2021 by 4 p.m. to Ashley Schipritt at
ashley.schipritt@dem.ri.gov or via mail at Fort Wetherill Road,
Jamestown, RI 02835.
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