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Tampa Bay Water opposes hunting on Cypress Creek wellfield public land listen

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Tags: SWFWMD, water, hunting, Tampa Bay Water

Southwest Florida Water Management District’s proposal to allow hunting on some public land met opposition Monday from Tampa Bay Water. The board of directors of Tampa Bay Water opposed changes to SWFWMD’s land management plan that would allow hunting at the Cypress Creek wellfield.

Pinellas County Commissioner and Tampa Bay Water board member [Neil Brickfi...

SWFWMD considers allowing hunting on some properties, but there's opposition listen

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Tags: SWFWMD, hunting, environment, guns, swiftmud, water

The Southwest Florida Water Management District, or SWFWMD, is considering opening more of its public land for hunting. Recreational users like horseback riders and hikers are squaring off against the hunters to stop the plan from proceeding.

Opponents of increased hunting on three SWFWMD properties are staking much of their debate on the financial burden it could put on the agency. Those properties are [Cypress Creek Prese...

Tensions brewing about possibility of allowing hunting on some public lands listen

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Tags: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, hunting, horseback riding, SWFWMD

There’s tension brewing about the possibility of allowing hunting on some public land. The South West Florida Water Management District and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission gathered at the Hillsborough Community College in Plant City on Friday to hear petitions given by hunters, birdwatchers, all terrain riders and equestrians.

In a packed meeting hall, a range of citizens from hunters to horseback riders gave rea...