These are called " Public Imput Meetings" and held every year prior to hunting season and the public can actually do that,..... have imput on rules, laws and regulations that will effect your future in hunting/fishing, ect. and if you decide " NOT" to go then don' t you go complaining why your favorite hunting area was closed, I " STRONGLY" suggest that you attend those meetings with your hunting buddies and be factual in makeing your suggestions/recommendations. The newspaper will usually cover these meetings also so conduct yourself as a professional. I really think you" ll have fun with it as you can always go as a spectatar. Enjoy