Thursday, February 16, 2012

Are domesticated foxes legal to own as pets in Arizona with a license?

Ok i know that wild foxes can not be kept as pets but i'm talking about certified domesticated fox from a repurable breeder.Are domesticated foxes legal to own as pets in Arizona with a license?They are considered restricted live wildlife and you must quality for one of the licenses listed below. AZ makes it very hard to obtain a permit to keep them as pets. For full regulations, see link.



TITLE 12 NATURAL RESOURCES

CHAPTER 4 GAME AND FISH COMMISSION



ARTICLE 4. LIVE WILDLIFE



R12-4-406. Restricted Live Wildlife



B. With the exception of all live cervids, which shall not be imported, transported, or possessed except as allowed under R12-4-430, an individual shall possess an appropriate special license listed in R12-4-409(A) or act under a lawful exemption from the requirements of this Article in order to use wildlife listed in this Section for any activity prohibited by A.R.S. 搂 17-306 or R12-4-402. Exemptions from these requirements are listed in R12-4-316, R12-4-404, R12-4-405, R12-4-407, R12-4-425, and R12-4-427.



G. Unless specified otherwise, mammals listed below are restricted live wildlife as defined in R12-4-401. The taxonomic classification from Volumes I and II of Walker's Mammals of the World, Sixth Edition, 1999, and not including any later edition, is the authority in the following designations. A copy is available for inspection at any Department office and from the Johns Hopkins University Press, 2715 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218-4363.



8. All species of the order Carnivora. Common names include: carnivores, skunks, raccoons, bears, foxes, and weasels; and



R12-4-409. General Provisions and Penalties for Special Licenses

A. Special licenses are listed as follows:

1. Aquatic wildlife stocking permit, prescribed by R12-4-410;

2. Game bird field training permit, prescribed by R12-4-416;

3. Game bird field trial license, prescribed by R12-4-415;

4. Game bird hobby license, prescribed by R12-4-419;

5. Game bird shooting preserve license, prescribed by R12-4-414;

6. Live bait dealer's license, prescribed by R12-4-411;

7. Private game farm license, prescribed by R12-4-413;

8. Scientific collecting permit, prescribed by R12-4-418;

9. Sport falconry license, prescribed by R12-4-422;

10. White amur stocking and holding license, prescribed by R12-4-424;

11. Wildlife holding license, prescribed by R12-4-417;

12. Wildlife rehabilitation license, prescribed by R12-4-423;

13. Wildlife service license, prescribed by R12-4-421; and

14. Zoo license, prescribed by R12-4-420.Are domesticated foxes legal to own as pets in Arizona with a license?
Would still be a "Wild" animal, just bred in captivity - Like some have done with Wolves

Likely need an special enclosure for it to live in

You Might also need a license to own it -

The License will probably come with a Training course and have conditions of care for your animal



Check with your local authorityAre domesticated foxes legal to own as pets in Arizona with a license?Foxes are considered Restricted live wildlife in Arizona. You have to get a permit before getting one. Arizona doesnt consider foxes as pets, even if they do come from a breeder.Are domesticated foxes legal to own as pets in Arizona with a license?
sure you cn have it right next to your coyotes.Are domesticated foxes legal to own as pets in Arizona with a license?I don't see why notAre domesticated foxes legal to own as pets in Arizona with a license?
probably but make sure you don't get i mad

No comments:

Post a Comment