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• FWC proposes changes to protect a bonefish pre-spawning aggregation in Biscayne National Park

  Thursday, May 22, 2025 -  This newly discovered aggregation is the only scientifically documented one of its kind in Florida.

• FWC proposes Phase II changes to Marine Special Activity License program 

  Thursday, May 22, 2025 -  Staff will continue to gather public feedback on Phase II changes and will return to the Commission in November for a final public hearing with any additional changes. 

• FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of snowy grouper in Atlantic state waters starting June 9

  Thursday, May 22, 2025 -  The 2025 recreational season will close at 12:01 a.m. on June 9, 2025, consistent with the closure in adjacent federal waters.

• FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of gag grouper in Atlantic state waters starting June 26

  Thursday, May 22, 2025 -  The 2025 recreational season will close at 12:01 a.m. on June 26, 2025, consistent with the closure in adjacent federal waters.

• FWC issues executive order to close recreational harvest of blueline tilefish in Atlantic state waters starting July 22

  Thursday, May 22, 2025 -  The 2025 recreational season will close at 12:01 a.m. on July 22, 2025, consistent with the closure in adjacent federal waters.

• Assistant State Attorney Benjamin Laing named 2025 FWC Division of Law Enforcement Prosecutor of the Year 

  Wednesday, May 21, 2025 -  Laing was nominated by FWC officers in the Southwest Region for his extensive legal expertise and dedication, which contributed to the successful prosecution of several major cases, including a high-profile shorebird poaching incident.

• FWC approves rule amendment to modify 2025-26 migratory bird hunting regulations

  Wednesday, May 21, 2025 -  Changes for this year include removing the September teal-only hunting days, maximizing falconry days and increasing the daily bag limit on pintails from one to three.

• 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.

• Newton Cook receives FWC Hunting Heritage Legacy award

  Wednesday, May 21, 2025 -  Cook is the President and one of the original founders of United Waterfowlers of Florida and has spent decades advocating for clean air and water, educating youth, and providing excellent hunting and shooting sports opportunities.