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Arkansas State Legislation
Arkansas
Game & Fish Commission
Two Natural Resources Dr.
Little Rock, AR 7220
501-219-4141
State Web Site:http://www.state.ar.us/
Commission Web Site:http://www.agfc.com/
Changed regulations in 2000. Now regulates ownership of
native feline species. Bobcats may be captured by hand legally - up to six per
household. Cougars may be possessed, but must have documentation proving they
were born in captivity (USDA paperwork) The rearing of any wild animal for
commercial purposes requires a wildlife commercial breeder/dealer permit. Must
follow general provisions applicable to Captive Wildlife permits in code 15.11. Also
has a new wildlife translocation permit for transport of wildlife through Arkansas -
requires a permit and health certificate be on file with AG & F. Possession of wild
felines is regulated on a county level in several counties.
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Important Notice
Every effort has been made
to ensure that this information is accurate, and appropriate contact information has been included for each state.
The LIOC-Endangered Species Conservation Federation strongly urges you contact the various state agencies personally,
to verify that no new laws have been passed, before you proceed with any transactions. We cannot be held responsible
should you fail to follow state laws. This is only a brief summary, offered as a service to our members. In many cases, the
actual laws are quite long and involved.
Also, many counties and cities have enacted regulations, which means that even
if the state law allows for the possession of wild felines, the county or city might have passed ordinances against such activities.
Therefore you have to check with each agency before you proceed with ownership or sales.
Submitted By: Lynn Culver - If you find the information here to be incorrect, incomplete or out of date, please e-mail Lynn.
Copyright © 2001 LIOC-ESCF
