Do i need a licence to keep a fox from a breeder in florida?

Question

I want to know if i need a licence to keep a fox bred by a fox breeder if im in Florida? Someone told me in some states i need to contact our natural resource people. How do i contact them?

Answer 1

Here is Florida's exotic pet ownership law:

Florida
Category: B* & L

Summary of Law: It is unlawful for a person to possess any Class I Wildlife unless the animal was in possession prior to August 1, 1980. Class I Wildlife includes, but is not limited to the following: chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, baboons, leopards, jaguars, tigers, lions, bears, elephants, crocodiles, etc. Persons may possess Class II Wildlife if he or she obtains a permit from the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Class II Wildlife includes, but is not limited to the following: howler and guereza monkeys, macaques, cougars, bobcats, cheetahs, ocelots, servals, coyotes, wolves, hyenas, alligators, etc. All other wildlife in personal possession not defined as Class I or II Wildlife must obtain a no-cost permit. In addition, FL has promulgated regulations governing possession of Class II and III animals (caging requirements, etc.).

Citation: FLA. ADMIN. CODE ANN. r. §68A-6.002, §68A-6.0021, and §68A-6.0022

http://www.api4animals.org/b4a2_exotic_animals_summary.php


I have not been able to find a link to the FL DNR. Try your county or local government, they may know.

Answer 2

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would be listed in the government pages of the phone book.

Would the breeder know? Could you ask them first?

Here, I think this site can help you --
http://myfwc.com/license_permit/index.aspx

Answer 3

how about going to the internet and browsing thru your state offices and finding the right department, prob. a wildlife office or your state information phone number to ask how to find out the correct department to ask your question?
In other words, just research online.....ask.com