Curious about what exotic pets are legal in Michigan? Then read on! Please note that this is not an all inclusive list, but only includes animals we personally educate about here at Exotic Pet Wonderland.
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Relevant Exotic Pet Laws for Michigan
Here are the actual laws exotic pet laws for the state of Michigan. Please note that exotic pet laws are often unclear, and contacting your state’s game department is always the best bet to clarify. For the purpose of this article, we have personally reached out for needed clarification.
Are Pet Foxes Legal In Michigan?
Yes, all species of pet fox are legal in Michigan. For more information on individual species, please read below.
Are Arctic Foxes Legal In Michigan?
Yes, pet arctic foxes are legal in Michigan. You can keep an arctic fox as a pet in Michigan without a permit.
Are Red Foxes Legal In Michigan?
It is legal to keep red foxes as a pet in Michigan with a permit to hold game in captivity when the fox is purchased from a permitted USDA breeder.
The permit to hold game in captivity, which is required for a pet fox in Michigan, can be found here. The permit is $45 and needs to be renewed every three years on or before June 30th of the third year.
At one point, pet fox permits in Michigan were only required for wild and silver colored foxes. This is no longer the case and Michigan state law states that “all color phases” of red fox require a permit. More information on permits to hold game in captivity can be found here.
It is illegal to keep red foxes from the wild as pets in Michigan.
Are Fennec Foxes Legal In Michigan?
Yes, pet fennec foxes are legal in Michigan. You can keep a fennec fox as a pet in Michigan without a permit.
Are Pale Foxes Legal In Michigan?
Yes, pet pale foxes are legal in Michigan. You can keep a pale fox as a pet in Michigan without a permit.
Are Gray Foxes Legal In Michigan?
It is legal to keep gray foxes as a pet in Michigan with a permit to hold game in captivity when the fox is purchased from a permitted USDA breeder.
The permit to hold game in captivity, which is required for a pet gray fox in Michigan, can be found here. The permit is $45 and needs to be renewed every three years on or before June 30th of the third year.
More information on permits to hold game in captivity can be found here.
It is illegal to keep gray foxes from the wild as pets in Michigan.
Are Tanuki's/Raccoon Dogs Legal In Michigan?
No, pet raccoon dogs/tanukis are not legal in Michigan, or an any other state. Read more information on why raccoon dogs are illegal everywhere here.
Are Mink Legal in Michigan?
Yes, pet mink are legal in Michigan. In order to keep a mink as a pet in Michigan, you must have a permit to hold game in captivity, and the mink must be purchased from a permitted USDA breeder.
The permit to hold game in captivity, which is required for a pet mink in Michigan, can be found here. The permit is $45 and needs to be renewed every three years on or before June 30th of the third year.
More information on permits to hold game in captivity can be found here.
It is illegal to keep mink from the wild as pets in Michigan.
Are Raccoons Legal In Michigan?
It is legal to keep a pet raccoons as a pet in Michigan with a permit to hold game in captivity when the raccoons are purchased from a permitted USDA breeder in Michigan. Raccoons can not be imported into Michigan from other states.
The permit to hold game in captivity, which is required for a pet raccoon in Michigan, can be found here. The permit is $45 and needs to be renewed every three years on or before June 30th of the third year.
More information on permits to hold game in captivity can be found here.
It is illegal to keep raccoons from the wild as pets in Michigan.
Are Coyotes Legal In Michigan?
Yes, pet coyotes are legal in Michigan. To keep a coyote as a pet in Michigan, you must have a permit to hold game in captivity and the coyote must be from a USDA breeder.
The permit to hold game in captivity, which is required for a pet coyote in Michigan, can be found here. The permit is $45 and needs to be renewed every three years on or before June 30th of the third year.
More information on permits to hold game in captivity can be found here.
It is illegal to keep coyotes from the wild as pets in Michigan.
Are Coydogs Legal In Michigan?
Yes, pet coydogs are legal in Michigan. To keep a coydog as a pet in Michigan, you must have a permit to hold game in captivity and the coydog must be from a USDA breeder.
The permit to hold game in captivity, which is required for a coydog in Michigan, can be found here. The permit is $45 and needs to be renewed every three years on or before June 30th of the third year.
More information on permits to hold game in captivity can be found here.
Are Lynx Legal in Michigan?
No, pet lynx are not legal in Michigan. You cannot keep a Lynx as a pet in Michigan.
Are Bobcats Legal In Michigan?
Yes, pet bobcats are legal in Michigan. To keep a bobcat as a pet in Michigan, you must have a permit to hold game in captivity and the bobcat must be from a USDA breeder.
The permit to hold game in captivity, which is required for a pet bobcat in Michigan, can be found here. The permit is $45 and needs to be renewed every three years on or before June 30th of the third year.
More information on permits to hold game in captivity can be found here.
It is illegal to keep bobcats from the wild as pets in Michigan.
Are Wolfdogs Legal In Michigan?
Are Servals Legal In Michigan?
Yes, pet servals are legal in State. You do not need a permit to keep a serval as a pet in Michigan.
Are Savannah Cats Legal In Michigan?
Yes, pet Savannah cats are legal in State. You do not need a permit to keep a Savannah cat as a pet in Michigan.
Are Asian Leopard Cats Legal in Michigan?
Yes, pet Asian leopard cats are legal in Michigan. You do not need a permit to keep an Asian leopard cat as a pet in Michigan.
Are Bengal Cats Legal In Michigan?
Yes, Bengal cats are legal in Michigan. You can keep a Bengal cat as a pet in Michigan without a permit.
Are Skunks Legal In Michigan?
It is legal to keep a pet skunk as in Michigan with a permit to hold game in captivity when the skunks are purchased from a permitted USDA breeder in Michigan. Skunks can not be imported into Michigan from other states.
The permit to hold game in captivity, which is required for a pet skunk in Michigan, can be found here. The permit is $45 and needs to be renewed every three years on or before June 30th of the third year.
More information on permits to hold game in captivity can be found here.
It is illegal to keep skunks from the wild as pets in Michigan.
Are Opossums Legal In Michigan?
Yes, pet opossums are legal in Michigan so long as they are from a USDA registered breeder. You can keep an opossum as a pet in Michigan as long as you have a permit to hold game in captivity.
The permit to hold game in captivity, which is required for a pet opossum in Michigan, can be found here. The permit is $45 and needs to be renewed every three years on or before June 30th of the third year.
More information on permits to hold game in captivity can be found here.
It is illegal to keep opossums from the wild as pets in Michigan.
Are Bats Legal In Michigan?
Yes, pet bats are legal in Michigan as long as they are not a native species. You can keep species of non-native bats in Michigan without a permit. Native species of bat may never be possessed in Michigan.
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