Wild Animal Laws by State

Wild skunks are hardly good pets. That`s why this animal is currently only legal in 15 U.S. states. Some species of pets can be kept without a permit, although the number of pets may be limited, including: In Minnesota, it is illegal to own bears, non-domestic cats, and primates. This state has restrictions on owners of restricted pets they acquired before the law changed in 2005. Unregulated animals include porcupines, ferrets, camels and llamas. Michigan defines an exotic animal as an animal that is not domesticated in North America and that you cannot own. There are special rules that allow you to view or issue them in the state. The only special permits required are llamas, cattle, bison, domestic dogs, horses, ferrets, goats, poultry, sheep and pigs on national roads. Tennessee animals fall into one of five categories. Individuals cannot own an animal that the state considers inherently dangerous, such as primates, wolves, bears and African buffaloes.

The second class are those that do not fall into any other category. Animals of the third class are normal farm animals with rodents, ferrets, alpacas and others. None of these classes require a special permit. The fourth class is black bears and white-tailed deer, which require a permit. The last class are those that are harmful to the environment, and they must be in zoos. Dangerous animals: hyenas, grey wolves, lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cheetahs, big cat hybrids (including lynx and pumas), bears (except black bears), elephants, rhinos, hippos, Cape buffaloes, African wild dogs, Komodo dragons, raccoons, fox skunks, non-human primates (except lemurs; Uakaris; Tamarins; Sakis; Muriquis; Night, Titi, Spider, Common woolly monkey, Howler monkeys and Goeldi). Sorry if it`s that long, but. Do you need a clear yes or do you know? Or else. Child. I was, and still am, everywhere I went.

I am a Hagried. Ok, since I was a kid. I dreamed of a lion friend. No, not a pet, a companionship. No property as slave or property. Dear close friend. (I know fancy words, I`ll have no problem proving it) I`m just a little lost. Wisconsin ok. Is any of the states unregulated, without prohibitions, without illegal lisellability to the possession of big cats? I must be missing something? I know. My name is Sean, everyone calls me Kelso. I was a responsible and knowledgeable animal lover and guardian. If you could help clarify all the information.

That would be great. It`s contradictory even for me. Don`t forget to be roommates with a magnetic member and proud of the animal kingdom. But the thought of everyday life until today crosses the animal kingdom. They always deserve to be taken free, not trapped in skinned cages ect ect. I can honestly say that I studied. No direct contact with Lions. No, I don`t count zoos to make contact. There are many cases of bad luck, even the same, if not more, number of accident cases. Also cases of abandonment.

Oh, really. I only really see if it`s true. And if so. This allows the granting of licenses, other necessary documents. I read: DNR RULINGS, wis. State legislation, animal laws, and applicable laws. So, if you could, please. See too well. From what I have read, it is legal. And I just want to get it right. Maybe then maybe prove it. Not all wild or exotic animals are irresponsible.

Because I`m sure there are those who aren`t. (If you`re reading all this, sincerely. Thank you. A friend told me they were on board and watched. You know my passion for lions. Since about 10 p.m. – April 20, 2022, I have been studying.)) P.S. so as not to be rude or difficult. Someone please respond with experience. Thank you very much.

The following animals do not require a permit to be kept as pets: It is illegal for a person to own a regulated animal. A regimented animal is defined as all members of the family of felids (with the exception of domestic cats); all bears; and all non-human primates. A person who owns a regulated animal when the law comes into force on 1 January 2005 has 90 days to register the animal with the local animal control authority. Owners of a registered regulated pet may replace the regulated pet when it dies, but only once. The law also requires these long-term owners to have a written plan to recapture runaway animals and meet the Department of Agriculture`s cage requirements, including fencing around primary pens. Regulated animal tags must be put in place and feral cats must be registered with local animal control authorities, who could be the sheriff in rural districts. Hunting and trapping bobcats is legal in Minnesota. Serval hybrids are illegal in Minnesota. If you want to own any of the animals on that state`s dangerous wildlife list, you must register it with the county where the animal lives. This list includes lions, tigers, ocelots, wolves, primates and venomous reptiles. You do not need a permit for chinchillas, yaks, servals or camels. Class I (naturally dangerous) cats are lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs and cougars and can only belong to zoos, circuses and commercial breeders.

Two years of experience or at least 70% on a test is required. Handling, habits, health care and accommodation are tested. Have cage, plumbing and housing standards. Cages must be inspected by TWRA prior to admission of animals. One acre is required for personal possession or 3 acres for commercial propagators. Cats under 25 pounds and between 8 weeks and 3 months old are allowed to make public contact for one hour every 8 hours. Bobbcats are considered native species and require a Class II (native) permit. An import permit is required before bobcat are introduced into the state.

All other cats, bobcats, and domestic hybrids belong to Class III, for which no permit is required. Nature centers, rehabilitation centers and educational exhibitions are not allowed to own Class III cats that are not real zoos. Bobbcats are hunted and captured. Savannah cats are legal. Some pets are prohibited as pets if they are pets after 1. March 1986, including: All 6 U.S. states have no restrictions on bear keeping (Nevada, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina). Issues wildlife ownership permits. Permits are only for one year, must be renewed annually. Class III is for feral cats. Bobbcats are endangered native species, but can be legally owned in captivity with proof of legal birth papers. Must provide a health certificate for the animal possessed, escape a recapture plan, pay a $10.00 fee and have the cages inspected by the conservation officer.

Provides cage requirements that include: concrete floors should be covered with a natural substrate, rest platforms, 14-foot-high walls with a 45-degree slope can be used when there is no roof, etc. Persons authorized by the USDA as commercial exhibitors, zoos, or distributors are exempt from this state permit and its requirements. In Indiana, a person can own almost any pet, from skunks or raccoons to foxes, cougars and even lions.