Permits

Some of the permits commonly requested from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service include: international import/export permits - Permits Station migratory bird permits manual chapter describing policies to import or export into or out of the United States migratory birds, or parts, nests, or eggs thereof as provided in 50 CFR 21.21 eagle permits Habitat Conservation Plans and the Incidental Take Permitting Process Incidental Take Permit for endangered species (as part of a Habitat Conservation Plan in the Southeastern Region) Special Use Permits for Authorization for Research and Study of Cultural Resources Navigable waters permits permit information from the law enforcement program land use permit [to be added] In addition, state agencies may issue state-specific permits, and are responsible for hunting and fishing licenses (other than the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, also known as the "Duck Stamp").

Credit: USFWS/Larry Aumiller

For live animals, in addition to an import/export permit, you may also need to obtain a health certificate or meet some quarantine requirements. For information, please contact the National Center for Import and Export in the U. S. Department of Agriculture at (301) 734-8172. To import/export live plants and plant products you also need to contact the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) at a348ospp@attmail.com or (301) 734-8645.

Questions for international permits from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service may be directed to the Office of Management Authority at R9IA_OMA@fws.gov Please include your postal mailing address in your e-mail message, in case the Office of Management Authority needs to send you information in paper form. Additional information is available on the International Affairs Web site.

CITES

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) protects many species of animals and plants to ensure that commercial demand does not threaten their survival in the wild. It regulates trade in listed species and hybrids, including parts and products, through a system of permits as described in the Office of Management Authority's fact sheet CITES Permits and Certificates. [Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader software required to view file]

Endangered Species Act (ESA)

Permits are required for listed species and may be issued as described in the Office of Management Authority's fact sheet What You Need to Know...About the U.S. Endangered Species Act. [Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader software required to view file]

Wild Bird Conservation Act (WBCA)

The Wild Bird Conservation Act focuses on bird species listed on the Appendices to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).