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• FWC proposes changes for spotted seatrout management 

  Thursday, November 6, 2025 -  The proposed new regions would allow the FWC to better capture local differences in the fishery using an adaptive holistic management approach. 

• FWC approves wildlife trapping proposed rule amendments for advertising

  Thursday, November 6, 2025 -  The rule proposals are expected to be brought back before the Commission at a future meeting for a final hearing.

• FWC Commissioners approve final rule establishing new boating restricted area in Broward County           

  Thursday, November 6, 2025 -  This decision aims to mitigate a public safety risk created by vessel traffic congestion.

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

  Thursday, November 6, 2025 -  We encourage all interested parties who would like to provide feedback on additional changes to the Marine SAL program rules to submit comments or recommendations.

• FWC approves rule changes for Gulf lane snapper 

  Wednesday, November 5, 2025 -  These changes are intended to reduce the risk of overfishing, mitigate the likelihood of early closures, and increase consistency between Gulf state and federal waters.

• FWC classifies Carolina hammerhead as a prohibited species 

  Wednesday, November 5, 2025 -  This rule will help mitigate identification challenges associated with other prohibited shark species and promote conservation for large coastal hammerheads. 

• Governor Ron DeSantis Applauds FWC’s Approval to Reopen Apalachicola Bay’s Oyster Industry 

  Wednesday, November 5, 2025 -  FWC adopts a revised oyster management plan for Apalachicola Bay, which will establish annual seasons based on oyster abundance — balancing the continued long-term recovery of the species and local economy.

• Recreational harvest of hogfish closes in waters of the Atlantic/Florida Keys starting Nov. 1 

  Wednesday, October 29, 2025 -  The recreational harvest season of Florida hogfish in state and federal waters of the Atlantic and the Florida Keys is open from May 1 through Oct. 31.

• Autumn is the ideal time to exclude bats from buildings

  Wednesday, October 22, 2025 -  Bats are protected in Florida and exclusion devices – which allow bats to safely exit structures while preventing reentry – are the only legal and appropriate method to remove them.

• Flounder recreational harvest season closes Oct. 15 

  Monday, October 13, 2025 -  This closed season provides protection to flounder during the time when pre-spawning aggregations form, which ensures more fish can reproduce each year.