function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-SV1X7LG0QG');

PET REGULATIONS IN WYOMING

Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership

If you're wanting to purchase or adopt a new pet, use these resources to help you find out if the pet you want is prohibited or controlled (i.e., requires a permit) in your state. And don't forget to do some research on the pet you want. Many pets are expensive, time consuming, and can live for a long time. Be prepared to properly care for your pet for its entire lifetime.

WYOMING prohibited and controlled species info

Prior to importing, possessing or transporting live wildlife in Wyoming, a permit is required. Please review all applicable regulations before attempting to possess wildlife in Wyoming. The following species are not allowed under Wyoming law (permit will not be issued for the possession of these animals). 

For specific regulations surrounding warm-blooded wildlife see the CHAPTER 10 regulation, IMPORTATION AND POSSESSION OF LIVE WARM-BLOODED WILDLIFE, specifically Section 11 and 12 for wildlife prohibited from possession. In CHAPTER 69, see section 8. Title 23 defines protected species (not allowed for possession). Some of the prohibited warm-blooded species under Wyoming law are: 

      • Live big or trophy game animals 
      • All members of the subfamily Alcelaphinae 
      • All members of the subfamily Caprinae, except those exempt in Section 16 
      • Monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) 
      • All members of the order nonhuman primates 
      • All members of the order Rodentia from Africa 
      • All members of the family Suidae, except those exempt in Section 16 
      • All members of the family Tayassuidae 
      • Wild turkey (meleagris gallopavo) 
      • Gray wolf (Canis Lupis) 
      • Red wolf (Canis Rufus) 
      • Red deer (Cervus elaphus) 
      • Red deer hybrid  
      • Wolf hybrid  
      • Injurious wildlife listed in 50 CFR § 16  
      • Endangered and threatened wildlife listed in 50 CFR §17.11 
      • Protected animals

Some of the prohibited cold-blooded species under Wyoming law are: 

      • Endangered and threatened wildlife 
      • Non-native salamanders and newts 
      • African clawed frog, American bullfrog, Canadian toad, and green frog 
      • Zebra mussel, quagga mussel, rusty crayfish, New Zealand mudsnails, golden (Asian) clam 
      • Bighead, silver and black carps, snakehead, brook stickleback 
      • Diploid grass carp and Western mosquitofish 
      • Live gamefish not listed as coldwater, coolwater or warmwater fish for personal use 

See CHAPTER 69, IMPORTATION AND POSSESSION OF LIVE COLD-BLOODED WILDLIFE, Section 8 for more information on prohibited cold-blooded species. Additionally, TITLE 23 – GAME AND FISH defines protected species (not allowed for possession). 

While the Department may allow the possession or importation of various wildlife species, local laws, ordinances, and covenants may be more restrictive. It is your responsibility to comply with all local laws, ordinances and covenants before importing or possessing live wildlife. 

For more information, please see the links below. 

Possessing Wildlife | Wyoming Game & Fish Department 

Don’t Let it Loose | Wyoming Game & Fish Department