Quick reference information for Florida bald eagle regulations, permitting and contacts Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
To avoid a potential violation of state and federal eagle laws, FWC and USFWS eagle permit(s) may be required for any project or activity within 660 feet of a bald eagle’s nest tree. Please consult the state and federal bald eagle management guidelines listed below for guidance.
Information State (FWC) Contents Federal (USFWS) Contents Eagle Rule 68A-16.002 50 CFR 22.23, 22.26, & 22.27 https://public.myfwc.com/FW RI/EagleNests/nestlocator.as FWC Database of all documented nests in Florida. Please report any undocumented eagle nests and Nest Locator px send any nest related questions to [email protected].
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FWC Eagle Plan Coordinator USFWS Southeast Region Eagle Permit Information Contact [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected] Information: 941-894-6675 Office or 352-260-8699 Cell 404-679-4163 Office 352-253-6957 Office Eagle Nest Locator Questions: [email protected]