What is the procedure to get an exotic animal permit? Is it a state or federal issue? How much are the permits? What are the qualifications?

In Michigan, check your Department of Natural Resources website, Mike.

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-31574---,00.html (You'll probably have to cut & paste this into your browser) and
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/IC......30_7.pdf

Disclaimer: This information is not valid until verified by the all-knowing Café asinum regia, MagicSanta

Thanks, Skip, that shows a lot of information about wildlife animals in Michigan. But isn't there a permit difference in law requiring wildlife animals (racoon, deer, swan, etc) and exotic animals (platpus, slouth, spider monkey, tiger cub, etc)?

I'm sorry I was not clear enough at the start.

I would think that either the state Dept. of Agriculture or the state Dept. of Natural Resources would cover those permits, as well. Maybe ya'll do things differently up north.

I got off my butt to do some searching myself.

It is easier to have exotic animals in your state, NC than it is in my state, MI:
http://www.bornfreeusa.org/downloads/pdf......Laws.pdf

I see in Michigan it also comes down to the counties and cities. Stroll down to Michigan:
http://www.bornfreeusa.org/b4a2_exotic_animals_ords.php

Posted: Oct 14, 2010 11:10am
Okay, now I know the procedure:
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/reptilesg......sues.htm
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/legalissu......atus.htm

Sometimes it makes me feel good to get off my butt.

Keep in mind that what the law considers "exotic" is not the same as what vets and common men consider "exotic."

My Macaw is an "exotic" by vet and common definitions, but does not require an exotic permit.

A wildcat of almost any kind, on the other hand, generally does.

Also, animal ownership laws vary from state to state. For a long time in California I don't think you could privately own a Ferret even with a permit... now they are legal as common pets in most states incl California.

Finally *some* animals are protected by Federal Law. Many endangered species for instance. Those you need a federal permit for I think...

United staes Department of Agriculture
Marketing & regulatory Programs
animal and Plant health inspection service
animal care
western regional office
2150 centre ave bldg B mail stop 3w11
Fort Collins Co. 80526-8177

here is an office number wher you can reach them, and get all your answers real quick... 919 855 7100.. this is the regional office where I started my licensing for exotics even the warm blodded mammal (Rabbit) that's right, for fairs and festivals I have to have my license for the rabbit.

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ac

Posted: Oct 14, 2010 3:31pm
Is this for your Jackalope??? LOL

Thanks for the link.

Yep, you're right. It is for my jackalope. lol