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• FWC names Doug Brooks as the Victor Heller Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year

  Wednesday, May 21, 2025 -  The award recognizes a volunteer who significantly advances the cause of safe hunting through extraordinary service in training and education.

• FWC approves highly regulated black bear hunting proposed rule amendments for advertising

  Wednesday, May 21, 2025 -  The rule proposals are expected to be brought back before the Commission at its August 2025 meeting for a final hearing and, if the final rules are approved, most changes would take effect during the 2025-26 hunting season.

• FWC Commissioners approve proposed rule changes for nonnative species

  Wednesday, May 21, 2025 -  Invasive species management is a high priority for the FWC because these animals negatively impact native fish and wildlife, cause damage that is costly to repair, and can pose a threat to human health and safety.

• FWC to meet May 21-22 in Ocala

  Wednesday, May 7, 2025 -  For the full May 21-22 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.”

• Agenda item regarding Silver Glen Springs removed from upcoming FWC Commission meeting agenda 

  Friday, May 2, 2025 -  This decision comes in light of recent legislation passed by the Florida Legislature that proposes changes to the statutory requirements for establishing SPZs.

• Florida Senate Confirms Chairman Rodney Barreto for Reappointment to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

  Wednesday, April 30, 2025 -  The Florida Senate has confirmed Chairman Rodney Barreto for another term with the FWC.

• 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 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.