Mammal, Bird & Reptile Permits
Keeping Live Wildlife for Unique Reasons

Alaska's laws on possessing native and nonnative wild animals, including as pets, are strict, and they differ from laws in other states. The goal of these laws is to protect Alaska's valuable wildlife populations from diseases, parasites, and a variety of other negative effects that can result from contact of native species with nonnative species. Check the laws and do not import or release illegal animals.

• List of Pets that are Legal in Alaska
  • If a species does not appear in section (b) of regulation 5 AAC 92.029, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is forbidden from issuing a permit authorizing anyone to possess it as a pet.
  • Contact permits section at dfg.dwc.permits@alaska.gov; phone (907) 465-4148.
  • See regulation 5 AAC 92.029.
• Aviculture Permit
  • Contact permits section at dfg.dwc.permits@alaska.gov; phone (907) 465-4148.
  • See regulation 5 AAC 92.028.
• Bird Import/Export Permit
  • Bird Import/Export Application (PDF 261 kB)
• Falconry Permit
  • Alaska Falconry Manual #11 (PDF 704 kB)
  • Falconry Permit Application (PDF 46 kB)
  • Falconry Annual Report Form (Word doc 46 kB)
  • See regulation 5 AAC 92.037
  • Nonresident Falconry Take Program
  • FWS Falconry Data Entry Announcement (PDF 240 kB)
• Permit for Capturing Wild Furbearers for Fur Farming
  • Contact permits section at dfg.dwc.permits@alaska.gov; phone (907) 465-4148.
  • See regulation 5 AAC 92.043.
• Permit for Temporary Commercial Use of Live Game
  • Contact permits section at dfg.dwc.permits@alaska.gov; phone (907) 465-4148.
  • See regulation 5 AAC 92.035.