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This page collects the 39 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Wildlife Protection”. Coverage spans bills, public meetings, and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Environment, Law Enforcement, and Environment.

Active Bills

State BillLOUISIANAMay 7, 2026Louisiana requires court warrants to seize rehabilitated wildlife and court orders to euthanize themLouisiana House Bill 662 prohibits the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries from seizing sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife in lawful rehabilitation programs without a district court warrant. It alsoState BillKANSASApr 10, 2026Kansas HB 2505 exempts wildlife conservation and endangered species location records from open records requestsState BillPENNSYLVANIAJun 25, 2025Pennsylvania House Bill 994 Prohibits Sale and Purchase of Protected Animal Parts and ProductsState BillPENNSYLVANIAMar 24, 2025Pennsylvania House Bill 159 Increases Penalties for Negligent or Intentional Importation of Nonnative Injurious Fish and WildlifeState BillIOWAFeb 5, 2025Iowa Senate File 203 Prohibits Taking Black Bears, Gray Wolves, and Mountain LionsState BillPENNSYLVANIAJan 14, 2025Pennsylvania House Bill 70 Sets Regular Antlered Deer Hunting Season Opening on the Monday Following ThanksgivingFederal BillFEDERALMay 31, 2024Proposed Resolution to Overturn Endangered Species Status for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard

Recent Activity

  1. Yesterday1 item
    1. California Department of Fish and Wildlife officers issue 11 citations for illegal Dungeness crab fishing at Thornton State BeachCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife officers issued 11 citations and seized 95 Dungeness crabs after responding to reports of people unlawfully collecting crabs out of season, under size limitsSan Francisco County3 reports
  2. Mon, Nov 22 items
    1. Mote Marine Laboratory concludes 45th year of sea turtle nesting season monitoring in Sarasota CountyMote Marine Laboratory concluded its 45th year of sea turtle nesting season monitoring in Sarasota County, documenting nearly 5,000 nests and a decline in artificial lighting disorientations. ResearchHillsborough County2 reports
    2. California Department of Fish and Wildlife delays commercial Dungeness crab season until Jan. 1San Francisco County
  3. Mon, Oct 261 item
    1. Voice of San Diego: County employee demoted after racist comment, local leaders push for federal sea lion protection, and Padres donate $50,000 to Chamber PACA county analyst who was previously promoted after making a racist comment during an online diversity training has now been demoted. Meanwhile, San Diego city officials asked federal authorities for mSan Diego County
  4. Sat, Oct 242 items
    1. Anaheim couple sentenced to probation and fines for trafficking endangered wildlife parts, feds sayA federal judge sentenced an Anaheim couple to three years' probation and $10,000 fines each after they pleaded guilty to violating the Lacey Act by trafficking wildlife parts such as rhinoceros hornsLos Angeles County
    2. Anaheim couple sentenced to probation and fines for trafficking endangered wildlife partsLos Angeles County
  5. Mon, Sep 141 item
    1. Federal Changes to Endangered Species Act Alter Regulatory Definition of HarmChanges to the Endangered Species Act rescind the regulatory definition of 'harm', prompting concerns from Florida conservation groups and critical care centers regarding marine life habitats.Hillsborough County
  6. Sat, Aug 291 item
    1. Divers remove 1,000 pounds of debris from artificial reefs near Fort Walton BeachA cleanup crew removed over 1,000 pounds of debris, including 12 miles of fishing line, from ten artificial reef sites off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach. The mission was a partnership between Miami-Dade County2 reports

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Key Actors

  1. 01California Department of Fish and Wildlifeorganization4 mentions
  2. 02San Mateo Countylocation3 mentions
  3. 03Daly Citylocation3 mentions
  4. 04Thornton State Beachlocation3 mentions
  5. 05Navarre Beachlocation2 mentions
  6. 06Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fundorganization2 mentions
  7. 07Anaheimlocation2 mentions
  8. 08U.S. Department of Justiceorganization2 mentions
  9. 09Mote Marine Laboratoryorganization2 mentions
  10. 10Marine Mammal Protection Actother2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsLouisiana requires court warrants to seize rehabilitated wildlife and court orders to euthanize them, Kansas HB 2505 exempts wildlife conservation and endangered species location records from open records requests, Pennsylvania House Bill 994 Prohibits Sale and Purchase of Protected Animal Parts and Products (+4 more)
  • Topic to orgsCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife, Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund, U.S. Department of Justice (+1 more)
  • Topic to meetingsCocoa Beach Sustainability Committee Meeting Minutes: November 2, 2022
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  1. Nov 6, 2026NewsCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife officers issue 11 citations for illegal Dungeness crab fishing at Thornton State Beach
  2. Nov 6, 2026NewsCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife officers issue 11 citations for illegal Dungeness crab fishing at Thornton State Beach
  3. Nov 6, 2026NewsCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife officers issue 11 citations for illegal Dungeness crab fishing at Thornton State Beach
  4. Nov 2, 2026NewsMote Marine Laboratory concludes 45th year of sea turtle nesting season monitoring in Sarasota County
  5. Nov 2, 2026NewsMote Marine Laboratory concludes 45th year of sea turtle nesting season monitoring in Sarasota County
  6. Nov 2, 2026NewsCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife delays commercial Dungeness crab season until Jan. 1
  7. Oct 26, 2026NewsVoice of San Diego: County employee demoted after racist comment, local leaders push for federal sea lion protection, and Padres donate $50,000 to Chamber PAC
  8. Oct 24, 2026NewsAnaheim couple sentenced to probation and fines for trafficking endangered wildlife parts, feds say
  9. Oct 24, 2026NewsAnaheim couple sentenced to probation and fines for trafficking endangered wildlife parts
  10. Sep 14, 2026NewsFederal Changes to Endangered Species Act Alter Regulatory Definition of Harm

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