Gov. Ron DeSantis is appointing Joshua Kellam to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, filling a vacancy days before the agency is set to vote on one of the most controversial wildlife management proposals in years — the return of a statewide black bear hunt.

Kellam, president of The Garcia Companies and Vice Chair of the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida, has held previous appointments to the FWC as well as the South Florida Water Management District’s Water Resource Advisory Coalition and the Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council. An avid sportsman and conservation advocate, he also serves on the T. Roosevelt Action Board and the Florida Council of 100. His appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.

Kellam takes over the seat vacated by Ga

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