If the animal is a domestic or feral animal, such as dog, cat, horse, then these are best handled by the nearest Humane Society, Animal Services offices, or County Animal Control Office.

If the situation involves a wild animal, such as a raccoon, opossum, or snake then The Commission allows land owners to take nuisance wildlife under certain conditions. Or you may give permission to another individual to take nuisance animals for you.  List of Nuisance Wildlife Trappers that Operate in Your County.

If you are having problems with deer destroying an agricultural crop, you may request deer depredation permits from the regional office nearest you.

There are also specific regulations governing the importation, transportation, sale, and possession of wild animals. Permits may be required.

All fish and wildlife, including their nests, eggs and young, are protected from wanton destruction. The poisoning of wildlife is generally illegal because of its nondiscriminatory method of killing. However, these restrictions don't prohibit individuals from killing certain wildlife (exceptions include but are not limited to migratory birds, deer, bear and those listed as endangered, threatened or species of special concern, on their property in the immediate vicinity of the damage. Nuisance wildlife cannot, however, be killed by gun and light at night or by the use of steel traps with out additional permits.

Many laws protect Florida's wildlife. You may help the Commission by reporting Wildlife law violators.  Report wildlife violations by calling 1-888-404-FWCC (3922).

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service has additional information about federal laws.