Permits and Authorizations for Working with Desert Tortoises

If you seek approval to attach/remove/insert any devices or equipment to/into desert tortoises, withdraw blood, or conduct other procedures on desert tortoises, a recovery permit or similar authorization may be required. Application for a recovery permit requires completion of Form 3- 200-55, which can be downloaded at http://www.fws.gov/forms/3-200-55.pdf.

Authorized Desert Tortoise Biologist Form