After Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff presented options on highly regulated black bear hunting and the public provided their comments at the August and November 2025 Commission meetings, FWC Commissioners approved final proposed amendments to bear hunting rules, which took effect during the 2025 hunting season.
By JAMES MOONEY I am filing legislation to update Florida’s official state bird from the Mockingbird to the Flamingo, while also designating the Florida Scrub-Jay as our state songbird. This
FWC’s State Reef Fish Survey, now in its fifth year, provides vital data on reef fish populations. With help from Florida anglers, the survey supports sustainable fishing and ensures species like snapper and grouper remain abundant for future generations.
After Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff presented options on highly regulated black bear hunting and the public provided their comments at the August and November 2025 Commission meetings, FWC Commissioners approved final proposed amendments to bear hunting rules, which took effect during the 2025 hunting season.
By JAMES MOONEY I am filing legislation to update Florida’s official state bird from the Mockingbird to the Flamingo, while also designating the Florida Scrub-Jay as our state songbird. This
FWC’s State Reef Fish Survey, now in its fifth year, provides vital data on reef fish populations. With help from Florida anglers, the survey supports sustainable fishing and ensures species like snapper and grouper remain abundant for future generations.
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