Florida Administrative Code
68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
Chapter 68A-4 - GENERAL PROHIBITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Section 68A-4.009 - Florida Black Bear Conservation
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) No person shall take, possess, injure, shoot, collect, or sell black bears or their parts or to attempt to engage in such conduct except as authorized by Commission rule or by permit from the Commission.
(2) The Commission will issue permits authorizing intentional take of bears when it determines such authorization furthers scientific or conservation purposes which will benefit the survival potential of the species or to reduce property damage caused by bears. For purposes of this rule, activities that are eligible for a permit include:
(3) The Commission authorizes members of the
public to take a bear in an attempt to scare a bear away from people using
methods considered non-lethal. Staff shall authorize specific methods and
situations that qualify for this authorization at
(4) The Commission will provide technical
assistance to land owners and comments to permitting agencies in order to
minimize and avoid potential negative human-bear interactions or impacts of
land modifications on the conservation and management of black bears. The
Commission will base its comments and recommendations on the goals and
objectives of the approved Florida Black Bear Management Plan. The plan can be
obtained at
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV., Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.1025 FS.
New 8-23-12, Amended 7-29-15.
