Florida or wild panther; killing prohibited; penalty.
F.S. 379.4115
in effect(1)
It is unlawful for a person to kill a member of the Florida “endangered species,” as defined in s. 379.2291(3), known as the Florida panther (
Felis concolor coryi
).
(2)
It is unlawful for a person to kill any member of the species of panther (
Felis concolor
) occurring in the wild.
(3)
A person who violates this section commits a Level Four violation under s. 379.401.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter379/AllFetched: 7/8/2026