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• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Implements Name Change to “Gulf of America”

  Thursday, February 27, 2025 -  The FWC has many divisions, offices and programs that directly pertain to the Gulf of America.

• FWC approves Levy County Manatee Protection Zone amendments

  Thursday, February 27, 2025 -  The changes address manatee protection, enforcement concerns and boater safety in the area.

• CORRECTION: FWC approves new rule changes for hunting and managed areas

  Thursday, February 27, 2025 -  Clarification: The prohibition on nonresidents from hunting wild turkey during the first nine days of the zonal spring turkey season at Big Cypress applies to the non-quota units only.

• FWC to host virtual public meeting to hear comments about potential options for regulated black bear hunting in Florida

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -  Those interested in attending the meeting can join by going to MyFWC.com/Hunting and clicking “Florida black bear.”

• FWC approves changes to inshore shrimp harvest in Nassau and Duval counties

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -  We encourage anyone interested in submitting a public comment on this topic to submit it through MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments or email Marine@MyFWC.com.

• FWC Commissioners approve new rule establishing boating restricted area in Jupiter Narrows

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -  This decision aims to mitigate public safety hazards caused by high vessel traffic and congestion and the narrow width of the waterway in that area.

• FWC approves new rule changes to increase antlerless deer harvest opportunities

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -  These rules are based on antlerless deer harvest data, deer depredation permit trends and vehicle collision data, which were carefully reviewed by FWC staff and stakeholders.

• FWC Commissioners approve rule revisions for hunt preserves and game farms

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -  The revised rules, developed in collaboration with stakeholders, include updates to enclosure requirements, such as water gaps and new gate designs, to better reflect industry needs.

• FWC: Florida bass is a unique species

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -  The American Fisheries Society confirmed Florida bass (Micropterus salmoides) as a separate species from largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans).

• FWC approves new rule changes for hunting and managed areas

  Wednesday, February 26, 2025 -  The FWC approved rule changes related to the 2025-26 hunting season, including many dealing with FWC-managed areas.