Permits are required for the importation, transportation and possession of illegally possessed wildlife. Maybe you`ve always wanted to own a pet monkey, or you`re wondering if it`s legal for your neighbor to have that cougar in their yard. Luckily for your curiosity, every state has exotic animal laws that allow, restrict, or prohibit the ownership of certain animal species. The following article describes some of these state laws in more detail. It is legal to capture migratory wild birds, including waterfowl, coots and cranes, on or over the following areas or areas other than areas otherwise baited: It is legal to capture migratory game, with the exception of waterfowl, coots and cranes, on or over areas other than otherwise baited areas where cereals or other fodder are produced solely as a result of handling an agricultural crop or other crop. feed the areas cultivated or exclusively as a result of normal farming. Permits are required for the importation of legal pets listed in Section 4-71-6.5 of the Hawaii Bylaws. These animals are subject to quarantine rules before being legally distributed to their owners. The law states that every waterfowl hunter 16 years of age or older must wear a valid migratory bird hunting and protection label or a duck stamp signed in ink on their face. (Hunters under the age of 16 can voluntarily purchase a duck tag and help maintain wetlands for waterfowl.) For more information, see Privilege licenses, stamps, and certifications. Wooden rattlesnakes and eastern copper heads can only be kept as pets if they are legally taken from the wild and require a venomous snake license. Pet owners are limited to a wooden rattlesnake. Every waterfowl hunter over the age of 16 must be licensed with the North Carolina Waterfowl Privilege.

The North Carolina waterfowl privilege is required in addition to the federal duck stamp. See the „Type of licence“ section under Combined Hunting and Fishing Licences to find out which licences include this licence of entitlement. Hunters no longer need to wear the North Carolina duck stamp when hunting waterfowl. However, the current year`s duck label will be available for collection purposes; Call 888-248-6834 for more information. If an animal is not prohibited or does not require a permit, it may be kept as a pet. However, no person may own more than 6 animals of any kind and not more than 25 wild animals at a time. Coatimundi bred in captivity can be kept as pets, but proof of legal acquisition is required. No county west of the Pecos River with a population of less than 25,000 requires a permit. All migratory birds are protected.

However, a subset of migratory birds classified as migratory game may be hunted in accordance with state and federal regulations. The list of migratory wild birds includes species of ducks, geese (including brant goose), swans, pigeons and pigeons, cranes, rails, coots, gallinules and grouse, woodcock and snipe when there is an open season. No person may take ducks, geese (including Brant), swans or coots in possession of shot (either in shotgun cartridges or in bulk for black powder), except approved non-toxic shot. For a list of approved non-toxic vaccines, see fws.gov/birds/bird-enthusiasts/hunting/nontoxic.php Some imported birds must have legal import documents, which excludes them from the need to obtain a license, including: Pennsylvania does not list exotic animals that are legal to possess without a permit. It is illegal to possess dangerous regulated animals, including: Non-native raccoons can be kept as pets with proper veterinary inspection and proof of legal ownership. The following animals do not require a permit to be kept as pets: Some exotic animals are not considered wild and can therefore be pets without a permit, including: Registration is required to possess non-native fish. Zootastic`s Brown says USDA inspectors are tough but fair. USDA records show that since 2014, they have had quotes ranging from torn bags of food to a bloody tiger tail. All were corrected by follow-up inspections. The following animals are excluded from personal property: Pets kept as pets do not require a permit and include: Residents can take up to 4 species with a total of 8 native amphibians, with the exception of Snapping Turtles or Bullfrogs by hand or hook and leash. Wildlife resources: PERMIT (import permit) required to import live birds or wildlife or native reptiles or amphibians. {removed – Import requirements for cervids} The origin of waterbirds must be certified as typhoid pullorum and avian influenza negative under the National Poultry Improvement Plan (PNIP) or perform these tests within 30 days prior to importation.

The importation of Grey Foxes into Anson, Avery, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Davidson, Gaston, Lincoln, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanly, Union and Yancey counties is prohibited. (15A North Carolina admin code 10B.0101 – Amended – Adopted 2/24/22 – Effective 8/1/22, 10B.0102) Agriculture: Prohibits the importation of skunks, foxes, raccoons, ring-tailed cats, North and South American cats, coyotes, martens and brush-tailed possums, with the exception of research facilities, USDA exhibitors, and organized artists such as zoos or circuses under permit. Camelids, bison and other non-native cattle 6 months of age and older must obtain an official health certificate indicating that they are negative for brucellosis within 30 days, negative for tuberculosis within 60 days, and no original outbreaks have been diagnosed in the last 12 months. Llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos are exempt if they are tuberculosis-free and brucellosis certified and have health certificates. All other wild mammals or hybrids must be subject to a veterinary inspection certificate. (02 North Carolina Administrative Code 52B.0212) (c) Camelids, bison and other bovids other than domestic bovine animals may be introduced into the State if accompanied by an official health certificate issued by a veterinarian approved and accredited in accordance with 2 CASB 52B.0401 specifying: Prohibition Import, transport, export, purchase, possession, sale, transfer or release of tongueless frogs or African clawed frogs (Xenopus species), brown anoles, Cuban frog, Asian newts (genera Cynops, Pachytriton, Paramesotriton, Laotriton, Tylototriton), red-eared pusher, Argentine black and white tegus and greenhouse frog. Please note that the toll-free telephone number that was previously available to report bird rings has been discontinued. Callers to this toll-free number are asked to report their bird ribbons via the REPORTBAND website or by mail. Subject to all other provisions of this Part, possession of birds captured by a hunter is deemed to have ceased when the birds have been offered by the hunter to another person; or given by him to a post office, regular freight forwarder or migratory bird protection agency and have been handed over by the post office or common carrier for transportation to a person other than the hunter.

Federal laws protecting migratory birds (songbirds, woodpeckers, birds of prey or waterfowl) take precedence over state laws. Before migratory birds can be caught or killed during the closed season, a federal permit must be obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Violations can result in significant penalties. Call the U.S. Migratory Bird Permits Section Fish and Wildlife Service in Atlanta, Georgia at 404-679-7070 for information. During the period of 1. From April to August 31, plundering permits issued directly by the Wildlife Resources Board are available when Canada geese become obsolete in commercial agricultural situations. For more information, please contact the Commission at 919-707-0050. Federal seasons and harvest restrictions on migratory game are adopted as state regulations. Oregon allows some native wildlife to be kept as pets, but you must have a valid wildlife license and are limited to three per household.