30704494, 68A-32.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30704494

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO WILDLIFE TRAPPING

Overview

RULE:

68A-32.001	Permitting, Training, and Reporting Requirements
68A-32.002	Trap Specifications and Requirements
68A-32.003	Nuisance Permits and Trap Deviations

PURPOSE:

The proposed rulemaking will establish new rules related to permitting, training, and reporting requirements, trap specifications and requirements, and trap deviations for taking wildlife with traps and establish these regulations as Chapter 68A-32 (new). The proposed rule amendments will better manage wildlife populations by establishing more efficient, selective, and humane trapping regulations.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rulemaking establishes Chapter 68A-32 (new) comprised of Rules 68A-32.001, 68A-32.002, and 68A-32.003, F.A.C., to govern permitting, training, and reporting requirements, trap specifications and requirements, and trap deviations for taking wildlife with traps.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/7/2026 Vol. 52/67

COMMENTS:

From 4/7/2026 To 4/28/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-19459 Florida Wildlife Trapping Education Course Instructions (Form FWT-1)
Ref-19460 How to Apply for Wild Hog Foot Snare Permit (Form FWC WIM 10)
Ref-19461 How to Apply for Coyote Cable Restraint Trap Permit (Form FWC WIM 08)
Ref-19462 How to Apply for Beaver Foothold Trap Permit (Form FWC WIM 09)

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