Indiana Regulations on Wild and Exotic Felines

Division of Fish and Wildlife
402 W Washington St., Rm. W273
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-4080

State Web Site: http://www.state.in.us/
Department Web Site: http://www.ai.org/dnr/fishwild/index2.htm

Short Summary: Issues Wild Animal Possession Permits. Permits are for one year only, must be renewed annually. Class III is for wild cats. Bobcats are native endangered species, but may be legally possessed with proof of legal captive birth paperwork. Must provide health certificate for animal being possessed, escape recapture plan, pay $10.00 fee, have cages inspected by conservation officer. Provides caging requirements - concrete floors must be covered with natural substrate, loafing platforms, 14 foot tall walls with 45 degree incline can be used if no roof provided, etc. Persons licensed by the USDA as commercial exhibitors, zoos or dealers are exempted from this state permit and it's requirements.