Do I Need a Recovery Permit

Flowchart to help user identify if they need a recovery permit. Does your activity involve a federally listed species? If no, you do not need a recovery permit. If yes, will the activity likely result in take? If no, you do not need a recovery permit. If yes, is the take incidental to the proposed activity? If incidental, you do not need a recovery permit, but you will need a different type of permit that exempts section 9 prohibitions. If take is purposeful, you do need a recovery permit.
Date Shot/Created
09/24/2025
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