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Required State License(s): Game Fish Breeder: All persons who breed, raise or possess game fish [such as, trout, salmon, grayling, northern pike, perch, bluegill, bass and walleye] for the purpose of offering them for sale must be licensed with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; telephone: (517) 373-1077. Wild Animal Breeder: When raising or selling protected wildlife (pheasants, quails, ducks, geese, deer, raccoons, etc., a license is required with the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division; (517) 373-1263. Anyone who harbors animals or birds in captivity for pets or other noncommercial purposes a "Possession Permit" is required with the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division; (517) 373-1263. When importing state protected bird(s) or its egg(s), protected and non-protected game, or fur bearing animals an "Importation Permit" is required with the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division; (517) 373-1263; before the species are shipped to the state(s). Wildlife Exhibitor: Persons who display at a public exhibition any animal or bird specifically listed in the rules of the Department of Natural Resources must obtain an exhibition permit from the Wildlife Division; (517) 373-1263 [bears, lions, porcupines, weasels, hawks, eagles, pheasants and wild turkeys]. Revised: 11/2002
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