Other Wildlife Regulations

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General Prohibitions

No wildlife or their nests, eggs, young, homes or dens shall be taken, transported, stored, served, bought, sold or possessed in any manner at any time, except as specifically permitted by Title 68A, F.A.C. No one shall take, poison, store, buy, sell, possess or wantonly or willfully waste wildlife, unless specifically permitted or authorized to do so.

The use of gasoline or any other chemical or gaseous substances to drive wildlife from their retreats is prohibited.
It is prohibited to take or assist in taking wildlife by the remote control aiming and discharge of a gun when that person is not physically present with that gun.

For more information, please refer to Title 68A of the Florida Administrative Code on the Florida Department of State’s official website.

A pig frog peeks above the water's surface, surrounded by duckweed and lily pads in a freshwater wetland at night. — A pig frog emerges at night from a Florida wetland, camouflaged among duckweed and lily pads. These native frogs play an important role in the aquatic ecosystem.

Amphibians (e.g., frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and mudpuppies)

For details, refer to Rules 68A-26.002 and 68A-27.003 of the Florida Administrative Code available on the official Florida rules website.

Birds

The federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and state laws protect birds. Birds (or their parts, nests or eggs) may not be taken, possessed, imported, exported, transported, sold, purchased, bartered, or offered for sale, purchase or barter, except as permitted by State and Federal regulations. For more information, refer to Chapter 68A-16 of the Florida Administrative Code and the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 50 for federal wildlife and conservation laws.

Non-protected birds and mammals

House sparrows, common starlings, African and Eurasian collared-doves, common pigeon (rock dove), Egyptian goose, armadillos, Norway and black rats, and house mice may be taken throughout the year. For more details, refer to Rule 68A-4.001 of the Florida Administrative Code, which outlines additional regulations related to wildlife conservation.

Mammals

Fox squirrels, Key deer, and Florida panthers are protected species and may not be taken or pursued. For more information, review Rules 68A-29.002 and 68A-27.003 of the Florida Administrative Code.

A large Burmese python lying on grass in Florida, showing its distinctive brown and tan patterned scales. — A Burmese python, an invasive species in Florida, rests on the grass. These snakes pose a serious threat to native wildlife and ecosystems in the region.

Reptiles (e.g., alligators, caimans, crocodiles, turtles, lizards and snakes)

For details on relevant regulations, refer to Rules 68A-25.002 and 68A-27.003 of the Florida Administrative Code.