Notable Quotes
“We make decisions based on science,” Barreto said as FWC adopted the 2025 bear hunt rules over strong public opposition.([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2025/08/13/bear-hunt-florida-wildlife-commission/5ef036c2-7870-11f0-a013-3892e10b2f53_story.html?utm_source=openai))
Barreto has argued that Florida’s bear management is a national model and that regulated hunting is part of maintaining healthy populations.([news.wfsu.org](https://news.wfsu.org/state-news/2025-08-13/fwc-approves-final-rules-for-bear-hunt-starting-this-december?utm_source=openai))