Curious about what exotic pets are legal in Oklahoma? 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 Oklahoma
Here are the actual laws exotic pet laws for the state of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma?
Yes. Multiple species of pet fox are legal in Oklahoma. For more information on individual species, please read below.
Are Arctic Foxes Legal In Oklahoma?
Yes, pet arctic foxes are legal in Oklahoma when purchased from a USDA licensed breeder. You do not need a permit to keep an arctic fox as a pet in Oklahoma.
Are Red Foxes Legal In Oklahoma?
Yes, red foxes are legal to keep as pets in Oklahoma with a permit and when purchased from a USDA licensed breeder.
In order to keep a red fox as a pet in Oklahoma, you need to obtain a non-commercial breeder’s permit, which can be found here. The permit is $48 and needs to be renewed annually by July 1st. You must have an inspection done by a game warden before obtaining your foxes.
You may not legally sell or trade red foxes without a permit from the USDA.
Are Fennec Foxes Legal In Oklahoma?
Yes, pet fennec foxes are legal in Oklahoma when purchased from a USDA licensed breeder. You do not need a permit to keep a fennec fox as a pet in Oklahoma.
Are Pale Foxes Legal In Oklahoma?
Yes, pet pale foxes are legal in Oklahoma when purchased from a USDA liscensed breeder. You do not need a permit to keep a pale fox as a pet in Oklahoma.
Are Gray Foxes Legal In Oklahoma?
Yes, gray foxes are legal to keep as pets in Oklahoma with a permit and when purchased from a USDA licensed breeder.
In order to keep a gray fox as a pet in Oklahoma, you need to obtain a non-commercial breeder’s permit, which can be found here. The permit is $48 and needs to be renewed annually by July 1st. You must have an inspection done by a game warden before obtaining your foxes.
You may not legally sell or trade gray foxes without a permit from the USDA.
Are Tanuki's/Raccoon Dogs Legal In Oklahoma?
No, pet raccoon dogs/tanukis are not legal in Oklahoma, or an any other state. Read more information on why raccoon dogs are illegal everywhere here.
Are Mink Legal in Oklahoma?
Yes, mink are legal to keep as pets in Oklahoma with a permit and when purchased from a USDA licensed breeder.
In order to keep a mink as a pet in Oklahoma, you need to obtain a non-commercial breeder’s permit, which can be found here. The permit is $48 and needs to be renewed annually by July 1st. You must have an inspection done by a game warden before obtaining your mink.
You may not legally sell or trade mink without a permit from the USDA.
Are Raccoons Legal In Oklahoma?
Yes, raccoons are legal to keep as pets in Oklahoma with a permit and when purchased from a USDA licensed breeder.
In order to keep a raccoon as a pet in Oklahoma, you need to obtain a non-commercial breeder’s permit, which can be found here. The permit is $48 and needs to be renewed annually by July 1st. You must have an inspection done by a game warden before obtaining your pet raccoon.
You may not legally sell or trade raccoon without a permit from the USDA.
Are Coyotes Legal In Oklahoma?
Yes, coyotes are legal to keep as pets in Oklahoma with a permit and when purchased from a USDA licensed breeder and not from Texas.
In order to keep a coyote as a pet in Oklahoma, you need to obtain a non-commercial breeder’s permit, which can be found here. The permit is $48 and needs to be renewed annually by July 1st. You must have an inspection done by a game warden before obtaining your pet coyote.
You may not legally sell or trade coyotes without a permit from the USDA.
Are Coydogs Legal In Oklahoma?
Yes, pet coydogs are legal in Oklahoma. You do not need a permit to keep a coydog as a pet in Oklahoma.
Are Lynx Legal in Oklahoma?
Yes, pet lynx are legal in Oklahoma with a non-commercial breeder’s permit, which can be found here. The permit is $48 and needs to be renewed annually by July 1st.
As lynx are classified as Class III wildlife species, there are stricter requirements you will have to meet before being allowed to keep a lynx as a pet in Oklahoma.
In ordered to be issued a permit for a pet lynx in Oklahoma you must provide formal documentation of “A minimum of one hundred (100) hours of practical experience providing care for one or more felines from a Class III species. Experience may be obtained by volunteering at an exotic sanctuary which cares for exotic cats or by being a private owner who has more than two (2) years experience with a Class III feline.”
You must also “provide a letter from a licensed sanctuary or individual owner” of a lynx recommending you for a permit.
Additionally, if you wish to have a pet lynx in Oklahoma you must Submit a written plan for providing emergency and routine health care, including vaccinations, parasite control, dietary programs, and euthanasia protocol, as approved by a licensed veterinarian who has signed and dated the plan.”
As well as have an inspection an inspection done by a game warden.
All of this must be done before obtaining your pet lynx.
You can find the full laws discussing the private ownership of exotic cats in Oklahoma here.
You may not legally sell or trade lynx without a permit from the USDA.
Are Bobcats Legal In Oklahoma?
Yes, pet bobcats are legal in Oklahoma with a non-commercial breeder’s permit, which can be found here. The permit is $48 and needs to be renewed annually by July 1st.
As bobcats are classified as Class III wildlife species, there are stricter requirements you will have to meet before being allowed to keep a bobcat as a pet in Oklahoma.
In ordered to be issued a permit for a pet bobcat in Oklahoma you must provide formal documentation of “A minimum of one hundred (100) hours of practical experience providing care for one or more felines from a Class III species. Experience may be obtained by volunteering at an exotic sanctuary which cares for exotic cats or by being a private owner who has more than two (2) years experience with a Class III feline.”
You must also “provide a letter from a licensed sanctuary or individual owner” of a bobcat recommending you for a permit.
Additionally, if you wish to have a pet bobcat in Oklahoma you must Submit a written plan for providing emergency and routine health care, including vaccinations, parasite control, dietary programs, and euthanasia protocol, as approved by a licensed veterinarian who has signed and dated the plan.”
As well as have an inspection an inspection done by a game warden.
All of this must be done before obtaining your pet bobcat.
You can find the full laws discussing the private ownership of exotic cats in Oklahoma here.
You may not legally sell or trade bobcatswithout a permit from the USDA.
Are Wolfdogs Legal In Oklahoma?
Yes, pet wolfdogs are legal in Oklahoma. You do not need a permit to keep a wolfdog as a pet in Oklahoma.
Are Servals Legal In Oklahoma?
Yes, pet servals are legal in Oklahoma with a non-commercial breeder’s permit, which can be found here. The permit is $48 and needs to be renewed annually by July 1st.
As servals are classified as Class III wildlife species, there are stricter requirements you will have to meet before being allowed to keep a serval as a pet in Oklahoma.
In ordered to be issued a permit for a pet serval in Oklahoma you must provide formal documentation of “A minimum of one hundred (100) hours of practical experience providing care for one or more felines from a Class III species. Experience may be obtained by volunteering at an exotic sanctuary which cares for exotic cats or by being a private owner who has more than two (2) years experience with a Class III feline.”
You must also “provide a letter from a licensed sanctuary or individual owner” of a serval recommending you for a permit.
Additionally, if you wish to have a pet serval in Oklahoma you must Submit a written plan for providing emergency and routine health care, including vaccinations, parasite control, dietary programs, and euthanasia protocol, as approved by a licensed veterinarian who has signed and dated the plan.”
As well as have an inspection an inspection done by a game warden.
All of this must be done before obtaining your pet serval.
You can find the full laws discussing the private ownership of exotic cats in Oklahoma here.
You may not legally sell or trade servals without a permit from the USDA.
Are Savannah Cats Legal In Oklahoma?
Yes, pet Savannah cats are legal in Oklahoma. You do not need a permit to keep a Savannah cat as a pet in Oklahoma.
Are Asian Leopard Cats Legal in Oklahoma?
Yes, pet Asian leopard cats are legal in Oklahoma with a non-commercial breeder’s permit, which can be found here. The permit is $48 and needs to be renewed annually by July 1st.
As Asian leopard cats are classified as Class III wildlife species, there are stricter requirements you will have to meet before being allowed to keep an Asian leopard cat as a pet in Oklahoma.
In ordered to be issued a permit for a pet Asian leopard cat in Oklahoma you must provide formal documentation of “A minimum of one hundred (100) hours of practical experience providing care for one or more felines from a Class III species. Experience may be obtained by volunteering at an exotic sanctuary which cares for exotic cats or by being a private owner who has more than two (2) years experience with a Class III feline.”
You must also “provide a letter from a licensed sanctuary or individual owner” of an Asian leopard cat recommending you for a permit.
Additionally, if you wish to have a pet Asian leopard cat in Oklahoma you must Submit a written plan for providing emergency and routine health care, including vaccinations, parasite control, dietary programs, and euthanasia protocol, as approved by a licensed veterinarian who has signed and dated the plan.”
As well as have an inspection an inspection done by a game warden.
All of this must be done before obtaining your pet Asian leopard cat.
You can find the full laws discussing the private ownership of exotic cats in Oklahoma here.
You may not legally sell or trade servals without a permit from the USDA.
Are Bengal Cats Legal In Oklahoma?
Yes, Bengal cats are legal in Oklahoma. You do not need a permit to keep a Bengal cat as a pet in Oklahoma.
Are Skunks Legal In Oklahoma?
Yes, pet skunks are legal to keep as pets in Oklahoma with a permit and when purchased from a USDA licensed breeder.
In order to keep a skunk as a pet in Oklahoma, you need to obtain a non-commercial breeder’s permit, which can be found here. The permit is $48 and needs to be renewed annually by July 1st. You must have an inspection done by a game warden before obtaining your pet skunk.
You may not legally sell or trade skunks without a permit from the USDA.
Are Opossums Legal In Oklahoma?
Yes, pet opossums are legal to keep as pets in Oklahoma with a permit and when purchased from a USDA licensed breeder.
In order to keep an opossum as a pet in Oklahoma, you need to obtain a non-commercial breeder’s permit, which can be found here. The permit is $48 and needs to be renewed annually by July 1st. You must have an inspection done by a game warden before obtaining your pet opossum.
You may not legally sell or trade opossums without a permit from the USDA.
Are Bats Legal In Oklahoma?
Yes, non-native species of bats are legal to keep as pets in Oklahoma when purchased from a USDA licensed breeder.
According to our contact at Oklahoma’s wildlife department, In order to keep a pet bat as a pet in Oklahoma, you need to obtain a non-commercial breeder’s permit, which can be found here. The permit is $48 and needs to be renewed annually by July 1st. You must have an inspection done by a game warden before obtaining your pet bat.
You may not legally sell or trade bats without a permit from the USDA.
You may not legally keep bats native to Oklahoma as pets.
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