Your Master Association Board of Directors, at its regular meeting held on October 10, 2013, concerned for the safety and welfare of all residents of Marsh Landing, voted to designate Marsh Landing as a “No Hunting Community.” This means that hunting of any animal or bird, by any means (including, but not limited to rifles, shotgun, bow, crossbow, snares, traps, etc.) is now against community rules and anybody found violating this rule can be liable for a CVHC fine and possible legal action.
MARSH LANDING IS NOW A PROPERTY REGISTERED UNDER FLORIDA STATUTE SECTION 379.3004, which is the Florida Voluntary Authorized Hunting Identification Program (FVAHIP).
This registration means only an individual who has written permission from the Master Association BOD to hunt is exempt from prosecution. This action gives law enforcement the ability to prosecute persons who are hunting without written permission. Your status as a resident of Marsh Landing does not protect you if you are found hunting. An individual who trespasses on any ML property with any kind of weapon, can be charged with armed trespass, which is a Felony.
Additionally, your Board has worked with the owners of the properties in the surrounding marsh areas (around Marsh Landing) to have them register their uplands properties as “No Hunting & No Trespassing” under the FVAHIP.
Residents are reminded that they are responsible and liable for the actions of their guests and hence are reminded NOT to allow guests or family members to hunt anywhere in Marsh Landing or upon registered properties.
The waterways in these marshes are generally open for public use. As such, individuals have the right to fish and hunt as long as they REMAIN in the waters and are not jeopardizing life or property. Once they step foot on uplands, they are trespassing. Signs prepared with the assistance of the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission are being placed at four key waterway access locations. Small signs will be posted at the entrance gates to Marsh Landing advising all guests of our No Hunting policy and reminding residents of the same. You now have actual knowledge of the policy based upon this communication.
Residents who hear or observe hunting, and are fearful for safety due to closeness of the hunters or the direction of their discharging of their firearms, are encouraged to contact your local sheriff’s office non emergency numbers (St. John’s 824-8304, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 630-0500), call 911 or the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at 352-732-1225 to report dangerous hunting activities, etc.
Residents SHOULD NOT accost any hunter or do anything to place you in harm’s way in any manner. Also, please do not call and report the activity to the Access Control Officers at the gates as they cannot assist in this regard.
With your understanding and assistance, we hope this action will eliminate the problem presented as to the danger of Hunting in Marsh Landing.