CHAPTER Fis 800  THE IMPORTATION, POSSESSION AND USE OF ALL WILDLIFE

 

Statutory Authority:  RSA 207:14, RSA 211:62-e, RSA 211:64 and RSA 212:25

 

REVISION NOTE:

 

          Document #6889, effective 11-21-98, made various changes by moving and renumbering various subsections and restructuring of Chapter Fis 800.

 

          Document #5507 effective 11-20-92, made extensive changes to the wording, format, and structure of Chapter Fis 800.  Document #5507 replaces all prior filings for the sections in this chapter.  The prior filings for former Fis 800 include the following documents:

 

#745, eff 1-25-76; #1670, eff 11-20-80; #2079, eff 7-5-82; #2839, eff 8-31-84; EXPIRED 8-31-90; #4934, eff 9-19-90; #5414, Interim, eff 6-19-92; EXPIRED 10-17-92

 

PART Fis 801  CHAPTER DEFINITIONS

 

Fis 801.01  "Aquaculturist" means any person who is engaged in aquaculture as defined in RSA 211:62-e.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.02  "Aquatic species" means "aquatic species" as defined in RSA 211:62-e.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.03  "Closed system" means a type of water system where the water is re-circulated, and no water is discharged into the environment and the wildlife or marine species held in the system can not escape.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.04  "Controlled" means that the wildlife species or activity such as the collection, importation, transportation, possession, sale, transfer or release of that wildlife is restricted.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.05  "Department" means the fish and game department.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.06  "Endangered species" means "endangered species" as defined in RSA 212-A:2, IV.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.07  "Exhibitor" means any person engaged in the showing, displaying or training of wildlife for the purpose of public viewing of the wildlife whether or not a fee is collected, and who possesses, if applicable, a current United States Department of Agriculture exhibitor's permit and/or US Fish and Wildlife Service permit to exhibit.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98, EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.08  "Exotic species" means wildlife that are non-indigenous species.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.09  "Extirpated indigenous species" means wildlife species that were known to be indigenous to the state but are presently not found within the state.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.10  "Fishing preserve" means a privately owned or leased body of water which provides an opportunity, upon the payment of a fee, for taking fish in a fee fishing operation where fish have been placed on the property for such purposes, whether operated commercially or non-profit.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.11  "Import" means bringing or causing wildlife to be transported into the state by any means.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.12  "Indigenous" means wildlife species that are naturally occurring or naturalized in New Hampshire.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.13  "Individual person" means a one natural person.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.14  "Marine species" means "marine species" as defined in RSA 207:1, XV.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

 

          Fis 801.15  "Naturalized species" means an exotic or an introduced species of wildlife that has become established in New Hampshire.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.16  "Non-controlled" means that the wildlife species or activity such as the collection, importation, transportation, possession, exhibition or the sale, transfer or release of that wildlife is not subject to regulation by the department.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.17  "Person" means "person" as defined in RSA 207:1, XX.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.18  "Possess" means "possession" as defined in RSA 207:1, XXI, and includes the keeping, holding or restricting of wildlife.

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.19  "Prohibited" means that the wildlife species or activity such as the collection, importation, transportation, possession, sale, transfer or release of that wildlife is not allowed.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.20  "Propagate" means the raising, possessing or reproduction of wildlife for the purposes of sale or other pecuniary gain.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.21  "Propagator" means a person engaged in the activity of propagating wildlife.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.22  “Regulated shooting area” means a hunting preserve as described in RSA 212:25, and an operation on privately owned or leased property which provides an opportunity for taking wildlife that have been placed on the property for such purposes, whether operated commercially or non-profit.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.23  "Take or taking" means "take or taking" as defined in RSA 207:1, XXVII.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.24  "Threatened species" means "threatened species" as defined in RSA 212-A:2, V.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 801.25 “Venomous reptile” means a reptile normally found in a venomous state in the wild and includes those reptiles in which the venom glands have been surgically removed.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

Fis 801.26  "Wildlife" means "wildlife" as defined in RSA 207:1, XXXV.

 

Source.  #8893, eff 6-5-07 (from Fis 801.25)

 

PART Fis 802  GENERAL CHAPTER REQUIREMENTS

 

          Fis 802.01  Permittee Categories.

 

          (a)  For the purposes of this chapter the permittee categories shall be as follows:

 

(1)  An individual person shall be permittee category 1;

 

(2)  A propagator shall be permittee category 2;

 

(3)  An individual training and shooting permittee shall be category 3.

 

(4)  The person operating a regulated shooting area shall be permittee category 4;

 

(5)  An exhibitor shall be permittee category 5; and

 

(6)  An aquaculturist shall be permittee category 6;

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 802.02  Applicants.  Applicants for permits under this Chapter shall make application subject to the penalties for making unsworn falsification under RSA 641:3.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

Fis 802.03  Exemptions.

 

          (a)  The executive director and his employees shall be excluded from the requirements of this chapter while acting in the performance of their official duties.

 

          (b)  While the aquaculture and sale of bait fish shall be in accordance with Fis 800, the importation and possession of fin fish for bait in accordance with RSA 214:34-d and Fis 502 shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter.

 

          (c)  Birds for falconry in accordance with RSA 209-A and Fis 1108 shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

 

          (d)  Rehabilitators may possess indigenous species of wildlife for the purpose of rehabilitating under Fis 812.

 

          (e)  Persons possessing wildlife legally taken and possessed under other licenses under this title shall not be required to obtain a permit to possess wildlife under this chapter.

 

          (f)  The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to an owner or person possessing a wolf hybrid as defined in RSA 466-A, or a domesticated show or pet cat registered with a nationally or internationally recognized breeding association or registry which certifies the pedigree and registration of such cat to be without any wild felid parentage for a minimum of three generations.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

Fis 802.04  Power to Revoke. - RESERVED

 

Source.  #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

          Fis 802.05  Expiration.  All annual permits shall expire on December 31 of the year of issuance and the permittee shall be responsible for requesting renewal.

 

Source.  #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07 (from Fis 802.06)

 

PART Fis 803  IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE

 

          Fis 803.01  Part Definitions.

 

          (a)  "Salmonids" means all species and hybrids of the family Salmonidae listed by the American Fisheries Society, Special Publication No. 12, "A List of Common and Scientific Names of Fishes from the United States and Canada", Fifth Edition 1991.

 

          (b)  "Warmwater species of fish" means those species of fish that usually inhabit warm or cool waters such as but not limited to:

 

(1)  Black bass;

 

(2)  Pickerel;

 

(3)  Walleye;

 

(4)  Sunfishes;

 

(5)  Muskellunge; and

 

(6)  Channel catfish and other catfish in the Family Ictaluridae.

 

          (c)  "Zone 1" means the area that includes the continental United States and Canada excluding the states or provinces listed in zone 2.

 

          (d)  "Zone 2" means the area that includes the states of Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Alaska, British Columbia or any European country.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) rpld by #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

Fis 803.02  Compliance Requirements. 

 

          (a)  All wildlife imported into the state shall be in compliance with any requirements of the New Hampshire department of agriculture, US Department of Agriculture and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; amd by #8431, eff 9-20-05; EXPIRED: 11-21-06 (except paragraph (b)(5)c.); ss by #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED:
5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

          Fis 803.03  Non-controlled Species - Importation.

 

          (a)  A permit to import wildlife shall not be required for any person to import wildlife designated as non-controlled as specified in Fis 803.03(b).

 

          (b)  For purposes of this part, the following species or groups of wildlife shall be designated as non-controlled:

 

(1)  Ornamental aquarium fish, both fresh and marine, that shall be kept in a closed system;

 

(2)  Non-indigenous amphibians;

 

(3) Non-venomous reptiles, except the following:

 

a.  Indigenous reptile species listed in Table 800.1;

 

b.  Alligator (Alligatoridae,spp. );

 

c.  Crocodile (Crocodylidae, spp.);

 

(4)  Non-living indigenous amphibians and reptiles, listed in Table 800.1for category 1;

 

(5)  The following birds:

 

a.  Cockatiel  (Nymphieus hollandicus);

 

b.  Canaries (Serinus spp);

 

c.  Parrotts (Psittaciformes);

 

d.  Parakeets (Budgerigar), except Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus);

 

e.  Mynah Birds (Acridotheres spp.);

 

f.   Finches (Estrildidae);

 

g.  Pekin robins (Leiothrix lutea);

 

h.  Weavers (Placeidae);

 

i.  Toucans (Ramphastiske);

 

j.  Button quail (Turnicidae)

 

k.  Pigeons and doves (Columbiformes), exotic;

 

l.  Feral pigeons  (Columba domestica and C. livia);

 

m.  Emu (Dromaius novaehollandire);

 

n.  Ostrich (Struthio camelus);

 

o.  Rhea (Rheidae);

 

p.  Exotic migratory, except mute swans;

 

q.  Mallard  (Anas platyrhynchos);

 

r.  Gallinaceous Birds, except:

 

1.  Grouse, Ruffed (Bonasa umbellus);

 

2.  Grouse, Spruce (Dendragapus canadensis); and

 

(6)  The following mammals:

 

a.  Bison (Bison bison; B.bonasus);

 

b.  Wild Boar (Sus scrofa);

 

c.  Camel (Camelus spp.)

 

d.  Caribou/Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus);

 

e.  Chinchillas, domesticated (Chinchilla spp);

 

f.  Degus (Octodon degus);

 

g.  Deer, Fallow (Dama lama);

 

h.  Deer, Red (Cervus elaphus);

 

i.  Deer, Sika (Cervus nippon);

 

j. Elk (Cervus elaphua canadensis);

 

k.  Gerbils, domesticated (Cavia spp);

 

l.  Guanco (Lama quanicoe);

 

m. Guinea pigs, domesticated (Cavia spp);

 

n.  Hamsters, domesticated (Cricetus cricetus);

 

o.  Mice, domesticated (Mus musculus);

 

p.  Rats, domesticated (Rattus norvegicus and Rattus rattus);

 

q.  Ferrets, domesticated (Mustela putoricus furo);

 

r.  Llamas (Lama glama);

 

s.  Alpacas (Lama placos);

 

t.  Pot belly pigs, domesticated;

 

u.  Rabbits, domesticated;

 

v.  African pigmy hedgehog;

 

w.  Sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps);

 

x.  Tenrec (Tenrec ecaudatus);

 

y.  Yak (Bos grunniens); and

 

z.  Zebra (Equns burchelli, E. grevyi, E. zebra).

 

aa.  Asian water buffalo (Babalus bubalis)

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6191, eff 2-22-96; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98, EXPIRED 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07 (from Fis 803.02)

 

          Fis 803.04  Prohibited Species - Importation.

 

          (a)  No person shall import wildlife that has been designated as prohibited pursuant to Fis 803.04(b).

 

          (b)  For the purposes of this part, the following species or groups of wildlife shall be designated as prohibited:

 

(1)  The following invertebrates:

 

a.  Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha, D. bugensis);

 

b.  Spiny waterflea (Bythotrephes cederstroemi);

 

c.  Fishhook waterflea (Cercopagis pengoi);

 

d.  All non-indigenous crayfish; and

 

e.  Asiatic clam (Corbicula fluminea)

 

(2)  The following fish:

 

a.  Walking catfish (Clarias batrachus);

 

b.  White amur/grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella);

 

c.  Black carp (Mylopharyngodaon piceus);

 

d.  European rudd (Scardinius erythophthalmus); and

 

e.  Round goby (Neogobius melanostomus);

 

f.  Tubenose goby (Proterhinus marmoratus);

 

g.  Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernuus); and

 

h.  Snakeheads (Family: Channidae).

 

(3)  Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus); and

 

(4)  The following mammals and their hybrids:

 

a.  Deer, white-tailed (Odocoileus virginianus); and

 

b.  Moose (Alces alces); and

 

c.  Raccoon dog (Nyctercutes procyonides).

 

Source.  #5721, eff 10-14-93 (renumbered by #6889, formerly Fis 803.041), EXPIRED: 10-14-99

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07 (from Fis 803.03)

 

Fis 803.05  Permits to Import Wildlife.

 

          (a)  No live wildlife or their hybrids, designated as controlled, the eggs or progeny thereof, shall be imported into the state for any purposes without a permit to import wildlife or except as otherwise permitted under RSA 207:1-a, RSA 214:34-d, RSA 209-A:3, IV and Fis 810.07(d).

 

          (b)  All species not specifically designated and listed under the categories of non-controlled, prohibited or controlled shall be designated as controlled and shall require a permit to import.

 

          (c)  The executive director shall review each application to import wildlife and shall make a determination as to whether such importation shall be permitted.  No permit shall be issued if there is any significant disease, genetic, ecological, environmental, health, safety or welfare risks to the public or other wildlife species. 

 

          (d)  In order to make such a determination for any species not designated and listed as described in (b), the executive director shall consider the following criteria such as, but not limited to:

 

(1)  Life cycle;

 

(2)  Life history;

 

(3)  Reproduction habits;

 

(4)  Habitat requirements;

 

(5)  Interaction with indigenous species for food/habitat;

 

(6)  The ability of the species to survive in New Hampshire’s environment;

 

(7)  Geographic distribution in the wild; and

 

(8)  Source of wildlife;

 

          (e)  An application for a permit to import wildlife for any species not designated and listed as described in (b), shall be submitted to the department no less than 30 days in advance of the requested importation date.

 

          (f)  Applicants for a permit to import wildlife who  already hold a permit to possess, propagate, exhibit or other special permit shall provide such permit number on the application to import as evidence that the applicant holds the necessary permits to possess and/or release wildlife.

 

          (g)  A permit to import wildlife shall expire December 31 of the year issued.

 

          (h)  Wildlife determined by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to be endangered or threatened and those treated as endangered or threatened because they are sufficiently similar in appearance to endangered or threatened species shall be prohibited from importation into New Hampshire without first obtaining the appropriate federal permit pursuant to 50 CFR 17.

 

Source.  (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; amd by #5721, eff 10-14-93; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98, EXPIRED: 11-21-06

 

New.  #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07

 

New.  #8893, eff 6-5-07

 

Fis 803.06  Controlled Species - Importation.

 

          (a)  A permit to import wildlife shall be required for all species, including hybrids, designated as controlled as cited in Table 800.01 under (b).

 

          (b)  A permit shall be issued only to a person in the permittee category(ies), as defined in Fis 802.01, and cited in Table 800.1 below:

 

Table 800.1 Controlled Species Table

 

 

PERMITTEE CATEGORY

     SPECIES

   SCIENTIFIC NAME

 

 

 

 

Amphibians

1,5

American toad

Bufo americanus

 

5

Fowler’s toad

Bufo fowleri

 

1,5

Gray treefrog

Hyla versicolor

 

1,5

Spring peeper

Pseudacris crucifer

 

1,5

American bullfrog

Rana catesbeiana

 

1,5

Green frog

Rana clamitans

 

1,5

Pickerel frog

Rana palustris

 

5

Northern leopard frog

Rana pipiens

 

1,5

Mink frog

Rana septentrionalis

 

1,5

Wood frog

Rana sylvatica

 

5

Jefferson salamander

Ambystoma jeffersonianum

 

5

Blue-spotted salamander

Ambystoma laterale

 

5

Jefferson X blue-spotted salamander hybrids

Ambystoma jeffersonianum X laterale

 

1,5

Spotted salamander

Ambystoma maculatum

 

5

Marbled salamander

Ambystoma opacum

 

1,5

Northern two-lined salamander

Eurycea bislineata

 

1,5

Northern dusky salamander

Desmognathus fuscus

 

5

Spring salamander

Gyrinophilus porphyriticus

 

5

Four-toed salamander

Hemidactylium scutatum

 

1,5

Eastern red-backed salamander

Plethodon cinereus

 

5

Northern slimy salamander

Plethodon glutinosus

 

5

Common Mudpuppy

Necturus maculosus

 

1,5

Red-spotted newt

Notophthalmus viridescens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reptiles

 

 

 

 

5

All venomous reptiles

 

 

5

Blanding's turtles

Emydoidea blandingii

 

5

Eastern box turtles

Terrapene carolina carolina

 

5

Spotted turtles

Clemmys guttata

 

5

Wood turtles

Glyptemys insculpta

 

1,5

Musk turtle

Sternotherus odoratus

 

1,5

Painted turtle

Chrysemys picta

 

1,5

Snapping turtle

Chelydra serpentina

 

5

Black racer

Coluber constrictor

 

1,5

Ring-necked snake

Diadophis punctatus

 

5

Eastern hognose snake

Heterodon platirhinos

 

1,5

Eastern milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum

 

1,5

Northern watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

 

5

Smooth greensnake

Opheodrys vernalis

 

1,5

Brown snake

Storeria dekayi

 

1,5

Red-bellied snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

 

5

Ribbon snake

Thamnophis sauritus

 

1,5

Garter snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fish

 

 

 

 

1,6

All fish except those listed

As Prohibited or

non-controlled

 

 

1, 6

Channel catfish

 

 

1, 6

Talapia

 

 

1, 6

Hybrid striped bass

 

 

 

 

 

Birds

 

 

 

 

5

All native species

 

 

 

 

 

 

1, 2, 5

All waterfowl, indigenous

and naturalized, except:

 

 

5

         Mute swans

Cygnus olor

 

 

         Mallard, listed as

         noncontrolled in Fis

         803.02(b)(4)q.

 

 

5

Grouse, Ruffed

Bonasa umbellus

 

5

Grouse, Spruce

Dendragapus canadensis

 

5

Crow, Pied

 

 

5

Buzzard, European

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mammals

 

 

 

 

5

Agouti, Red rumped

 

 

5

Anteater, Lesser

 

 

5

Armadillo

 

 

5

Badger, American

Taxida taxus

 

5

Barbary Sheep

 

 

5

Bat, Big Brown

Eptesicus fuscus

 

5

Bat, Hoary

Lasiurus cinereus

 

5

Bat, Red

Lasiurus borealis

 

5

Bat, Silver-haired

Lasionycteris noctivagans

 

5

Bear, Black

Ursus americanus

 

5

Bear, Grizzly

Ursus horrilibus

 

5

Beaver

Castor canadensis

 

5

Binturong

A. binturong

 

5

Bobcat

 Felis rufus

 

5

Caracal

Felis caracal

 

5

Chipmunk, Eastern

Tamias striatus

 

5

Coatimundi

Nasua nasua

 

5

Cottontail, Eastern

Sylvilagus floridanus

 

5

Cottontail, New England

Sylvilagus transitionalis

 

5

Cougar

Felis concolor

 

5

Coyote

Canis latrans

 

5

Dama Wallaby

 

 

5

Elephant

Elaphus maximus, Loxodonta

 africans

 

5

Fisher

Martes pennanti

 

5

Fox, Fenec, Arctic

 

 

5

Fox, gray

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

 

5

Fox, red

Vulpes vulpes

 

5

Genet

Genetta spp

 

5

Giraffe

 

 

2, 4, 5

Hare, snowshoe

Lepus americana

 

5

Hyena

 

 

5

Kangaroo

 

 

5

Kinkajou;

Potos flavus

 

5

Jaguar,

Black, Spotted

Panthera onca

 

5

Lemming, Northern Bog

Synaptomys borealis

 

5

Lemming, Southern Bog

Synaptomys cooperi

 

 

 

 

 

5

Leopard,

Snow, Black, Spotted,

Clouded

Panthera uncia, P. pardus, P.neofelis,

 P. nebulosa

 

5

Lion

Panthera leo

 

5

Lynx, Canada/

Lynx canadensis

 

5

Lynx, Eurasian/ Siberian

Lynx lynx

 

5

Marten

Martes americana

 

5

Mink

Mustela vison

 

5

Mole, Hairy-tailed

Parascalops breweri

 

5

Mole, Star-nosed

Condylura cristata

 

5

Mongoose

H. pulverulentus

 

5

Mouse, Deer

Peromyscus maniculatus

 

5

Mouse, Meadow Jumping

Zapus hudsonius

 

5

Mouse, White-footed

Peromyscus leucopus

 

5

Mouse, Woodland Jumping

Napaeozapus insignis

 

5

Muskrat

Odontra zibethicus

 

5

Myotis, Keen's

Myotis keenii

 

5

Myotis, Little Brown

Myotis lucifugus

 

5