Permits issued by the DNR may allow scientists, educators, animal control authorities, natural resource professionals and the public to take or possess live animals, animal remains, nests and homes for educational and research purposes. Depending on the types of species and activities an applicant is requesting permitting, more than one permit or permit type may be needed. Note that some permits may take several months from the time an application is submitted to the time a permit is issued, please plan accordingly.
Education and Salvage
A permit is required to transport and possess animals (alive or specimens) for use in educational programs.Education
- Aquatic Species - [email protected]
- Game Species - [email protected]
- Invasive Species - Kelly Pennington, 651-259-5131
- Nongame Species including amphibians and reptiles - [email protected]
- Education: Application for possession of wild animals for educational purposes (New applicants | Renewals)
- Threatened and Endangered Species
Exhibition
Salvage
- Annual report form
- Aquatic Species - [email protected]
- Game Species - [email protected]
- Nongame Species including amphibians and reptiles - [email protected]
- Threatened and Endangered Species
Wildlife Removal and Depredation
Removal
- Rough Fish - Contact your local Fisheries station
Depredation
- Aquatic Species - [email protected]
- Game Species - [email protected]
- Nest Removal - [email protected]
- Eagle Nest Removal - Lori Naumann
- Nongame Species - [email protected]
- Threatened and Endangered Species
Research and Scientific
A permit is required to collect eggs, nests and wild animals for scientific or exhibition purposes.Wildlife
- For game and nongame species visit the DNR’s Scientific Research webpage.
- Threatened and Endangered Species