You must obtain approval from RI`s Department of Environmental Management, Agriculture Division, to import, possess or preserve native wildlife or hybrids thereof. Permits are only granted to AZA zoos, U.S. F&W, or other USDA-approved entities that comply with the AWA, with particular attention to Part 3 – Standards, Subdivision E of Part 2 – Animal Identification, and Subsection C – Research Facilities. New rules adopted in 2010 require a permit to own exotic wild animals issued by the Agriculture and Resource Marketing Division of Rotary`s Department of Environmental Management for alien species, including hybrids of domestic cats. Breeding must be approved by the Ministry. Savannah cats need a permit. Bobbcats are classified as protected fur-bearing animals in Rhode Island under common law (RIGL 20-16-1). There is no open hunting or fishing season for bobcats. It is illegal to possess the carcass of a bobcat, and road fatalities must be reported to the Ministry of Fisheries and 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. Bobbcats and mountain lions cannot be imported into the state, transported within the state (except for licensed wild breeders), and future ownership permits to keep these species will not be granted. Designated educational institutions, research institutions and accredited rehabilitation institutions are exempt from this regulation with the written authorization of the Director of the Department of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries or his representative. Previous owners who already have permits will be grandfathers, but breeding is prohibited. Also issues permits for public wildlife display. Carnivals, zoos, circuses and other similar shows and exhibitions, where many precautions are taken so that birds, animals, reptiles, amphibians and fish are not escaped or released into this state, are allowed. Applications must be accompanied by a statement of the individual`s training and experience, a description of the facilities, the number of species desired, and a signed agreement that the recommended standards for wildlife exhibits will be met. A person may obtain a licence to keep and keep in captivity as a pet, a wild animal acquired from a commercial dealer or during the legal open hunting season. Hunting and trapping of bobcats is permitted with the appropriate permit from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR). The WVDNR regulates the means and methods by which bobcats can be hunted/captured, establishes open seasons, geographic areas and pocket restrictions.

WVDNR provides the following for bobcats: Anyone who kills a bobcat`s must affix a filled field tag to the bobcat, or stay with the bobcat, and have (or make) a filled field tag on their person before moving the carcass from where it was killed. The stamp must contain: hunter/trapper`s name, address, hunting licence number, date, time and county of killing. The tag must be affixed immediately to the bobcat, and remain on the carcass until it bears an official wildlife testing tag, which must be completed within 30 days of the end of the bobcat season. It is illegal to possess unmarked fur or bobcats after 30 days after the end of the season. There is no open season to hunt mountain lions. It is legal to own savannah cats. In their natural habitat, leopards are predators. They are at the top of the food chain and their lives depend on their successful hunting habits. To do this, they are equipped with strong paws, which contain sharp claws.

Your jaws can also be more than scary. Pennsylvania does not list exotic animals that are legal to own without a permit. The state issues non-commercial wildlife breeding licenses and commercial wildlife breeding licenses. However, exotic cats are exempt from non-commercial breeding, commercial wildlife breeder and import permits. Native bears or cats weighing more than 50 pounds (black bear and puma) can only be kept under a commercial breeding licence, as they are prohibited as pets. An import permit is required for the importation of bobcats or cougars into the state. Construction and inspection of the cage is required before the permit for bobcats or puma is granted. Requires the licensee to follow the general care guidelines of the AWA.

The licence fee is $48.00 for a business licence and $5.00 for a personal possession licence. Cougar issuance requires either a resident cat/bear exhibitor permit or a temporary non-resident cat/bear exhibitor license. Valid from 14.05.2013 In addition to the liability of the owners of a member of the felid family in the event of death or injury of livestock, the owners are now also liable for damages caused, including legal fees and legal costs. Serval and savannah cats are legal in Oklahoma, as is hunting bobcats. 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. Article 47-5-50 Prohibition of the sale of wild carnivores as pets states that no carnivore that is not normally domesticated may be sold as a pet in this State. Dangerous animals are not allowed off the premises unless they are safely restrained. In addition, those who own dangerous animals must keep them controlled and imprisoned.

The dangerous animal is not defined solely on the basis of species. No person shall possess a known dangerous animal with the intention of selling, offering for sale, breeding or buying or attempting to purchase a known dangerous animal; However, this subsection does not apply to a person licensed to own and breed an animal in accordance with classifications established and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture under the Animal Welfare Act under Title 7 of the United States Code. It is illegal to sell, possess or import feral cats except for scientific or exhibition purposes. A new law came into force on 1.1.18, making it illegal for the daily S.C. Residents – not zoos – to buy or own non-native big cats, monkeys or bears. If you already own an African lion, puma, or other exotic animal, you can keep your furry friend for the rest of their life, as long as you have to register the animal with your local animal control agency and pay a one-time fee of $500 to help the agency enforce the new law. You must submit an emergency plan to this animal welfare authority outlining how the animal should be recovered quickly and safely in the event of an escape. and you must keep veterinary records and other important records, such as documents proving that you owned the animal in your garden before January 1, 2018. Servals and savannah cats are legal. Bobcat hunting is only allowed for residents and in certain areas of the state.

Bobcat is legally classified as a fur carrier and can be caught during the open season by hunting or trapping. Bobcat harassment can also be taken year-round with a flight permit.