Navigation
Permits
Endangered Species Act Permits:
Take permits - These let applicants do projects that may affect threatened or endangered species.
- Non-Federal property owners, such as private landowners, corporations and state or local governments receive incidental take authorization through Habitat Conservation Plans ("HCPs"). More information about HCPs from national web page.
- Federal agencies receive authorization through consultation with us. Learn more about consultation.
Recovery Permits - These allow scientists to capture and/or study endangered species. See our recovery permit page.
Migratory Bird Treaty Permits:
These permits are required for importing or exporting, banding, scientific collection or possession of migratory birds, eggs, nests, feathers, etc. Visit the national migratory bird permit page.
More Permit Information
See our national permits web page.
Other Agencies
- Navigable waters and wetlands permits should be requested from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco or Sacramento District Offices.
- For incidental take of anadromous (ocean-going) fish or marine species, contact the National Marine Fisheries Service.
-
The California Department of Fish
& Game's
Environmental Review & Permitting Program reviews environmental documents under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). The Dept. of Fish & Game also issues permits for the take of
threatened and endangered species
Fish & Wildlife Service stock photo
Hunting and Fishing
Most hunting and fishing licenses are issued by the CA Dept of Fish & Game.
The Fish & Wildlife Service issues the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp. This is also known as the "Duck Stamp." It is available at many post offices and sporting goods stores. See national duck stamp page for more information.
Some National Wildlife Refuges allow hunting. See a list of refuges in California and Nevada.
Last updated: March 30, 2007
National Home Page | Department of the Interior | USA.gov | About the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Accessibility | Privacy | Notices | Disclaimer | DOI Freedom of Information Act Page
