The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of meetings in southwest Florida at which people can ask questions and provide input on issues relating to bear management.

The meeting closest to Ave Maria will be held at the Collier County IFAS extension office located at the entrance to the Collier County fairgrounds, 14700 Immokalee Rd. (just north of Oil Well Rd.)  That meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m.