Curious about what exotic pets are legal in Oregon? 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 Oregon
Below are the actual laws exotic pet laws for the state of Oregon. 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.
Laws regarding exotic animals regulated by The Oregon Department of Agriculture
Oregon laws about possessing black bears, cougars, bobcats, wolves, raccoons and skunks
Are Pet Foxes Legal In Oregon?
No. No species of pet fox is legal in Oregon. For more information on individual species, please read below.
Are Arctic Foxes Legal In Oregon?
No, pet arctic foxes are not legal in Oregon. You cannot keep an arctic fox as a pet in Oregon.
Are Red Foxes Legal In Oregon?
No, pet red foxes are not legal in Oregon. You cannot keep a red fox as a pet in Oregon.
Are Fennec Foxes Legal In Oregon?
No, pet fennec foxes are not legal in Oregon. You cannot keep a fennec fox as a pet in Oregon.
Are Pale Foxes Legal In Oregon?
No, pet pale foxes are not legal in Oregon. You cannot keep a pale fox as a pet in Oregon.
Are Gray Foxes Legal In Oregon?
No, pet gray foxes are not legal in Oregon. You cannot keep a gray fox as a pet in Oregon.
Are Tanuki's/Raccoon Dogs Legal In Oregon?
No, pet raccoon dogs/tanukis are not legal in Oregon, or an any other state. Read more information on why raccoon dogs are illegal everywhere here.
Are Mink Legal in Oregon?
Pet mink are legal in Oregon with permits that are given out on a case by case basis. For more information on getting a permit for a pet Mink in Oregon, please reach out to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Are Raccoons Legal In Oregon?
No, pet raccoons are not legal in Oregon. You cannot keep a raccoon as a pet in Oregon.
Are Coyotes Legal In Oregon?
No, pet coyotes are not legal in Oregon. You cannot keep a coyote as a pet in Oregon.
Are Coydogs Legal In Oregon?
No, pet coydogs are not legal in Oregon. You cannot keep a coydog as a pet in Oregon.
Are Lynx Legal in Oregon?
No, pet lynx are not legal in Oregon. You cannot keep a Lynx as a pet in Oregon.
Are Bobcats Legal In Oregon?
No, pet bobcats are not legal in Oregon. You cannot keep a bobcat as a pet in Oregon.
Are Wolfdogs Legal In Oregon?
Are Servals Legal In Oregon?
No, pet servals are not legal in Oregon. Although they are legal for USDA licensed breeders to keep as part as hybrid breeding programs, you cannot keep a serval as a pet in Oregon.
Are Savannah Cats Legal In Oregon?
Yes, pet Savannah cats are legal in Oregon. You do not need a permit to keep a Savannah cat as a pet in Oregon.
Are Asian Leopard Cats Legal in Oregon?
Yes, pet Asian leopard cats are legal in Oregon. Although they are legal for USDA licensed breeders to keep as part as hybrid breeding programs, you cannot keep an Asian Leopard Cat as a pet in Oregon.
Are Bengal Cats Legal In Oregon?
Yes, Bengal cats are legal in Oregon. You do not need a permit to keep a Bengal cat as a pet in Oregon.
Are Skunks Legal In Oregon?
No, pet skunks are not legal in Oregon. You cannot keep a skunk as a pet in Oregon.
Are Opossums Legal In Oregon?
No, pet opossums are not legal in Oregon. You cannot keep an opossum as a pet in Oregon.
Are Bats Legal In Oregon?
Yes, pet bats legal in Oregon as long as they are in the family Pteropodidae (megabats). This means that old world fruit bats like flying foxes are legal to keep without a permit as long as they are legally purchased from a USDA licensed breeder.
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