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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Lee Jacobi receives FWC Youth Hunting Program’s Landowner of the Year award
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - This program strives to provide every youth in the state with the opportunity to participate in a safe, educational and affordable hunt. -
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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.



