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Permits that allow for mallard possession

68A-4.0052 F.A.C., Possession and Release of Live Mallards-
This rule establishes caging requirements for live mallards and 
allows possession of such only by permitted individuals.

Effective 1 July 2004 

1) No-cost Personal Pet Permit for Class III Wildlife (includes mallards). 
(Per 68A-6.002)

PDF Image Application

PDF Image Questionnaire

PDF Image Information Memo (2 pages)


2) License to Possess Wildlife for Exhibition or Public Sale 
Annual permit for Class III wildlife is $50 for an unlimited number of animals.
(per 372.921)

PDF Image Application + Inventory Page + Instructions (3 pages)

PDF Image Information Memo (5 pages)


3) Permit for Wildlife and Migratory Bird Rehabilitation
This is a joint application for FWC and US FWS.   
There is a $25 fee (paid to the US FWS) if you are approved for the permit. 
(per 68A-9.006)

PDF Image Application

PDF Image Information Memo (2 pages)     

 
4)  Private Game Farm License
$50 annual fee  (per 372.16)

PDF Image  Game Farm License

PDF Image  Raising Game Birds and Mammals memo
     Updated May 24, 2004



5) Private Hunting Preserve License*  
$70 annual fee. 
(per 372.661)  
* Note: No new preserves are being licensed to release mallards, per 68A-12.010 (12).  

PDF Image Application

PDF Image Hunting Preserve Operators  memo NEW

    

6) Permit to take Wildlife or Freshwater Fish for Justifiable Purposes   
These permits are issued by the Executive Director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for "scientific, educational, exhibition, propagation, management or other justifiable purposes”.  
 
(per 68A-9.002)   
   

PDF Image Application


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