Uthmeier says he’ll push to increase criminal penalties for poaching next legislative session

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 319

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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The penalties for illegal hunting or taking of wildlife in Florida could be about to get more punitive.

Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that his office will advocate for the Florida Legislature to pass a bill next year to enhance criminal penalties for individuals convicted of poaching of animals.

“Over the last year and a half since I’ve been in office as attorney general, we’ve received quite a few complaints where poaching is very …

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