North Carolina native species

North Carolina native species

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has proposed changes to the State’s endangered, threatened, and special concern species lists. You can find the proposal and all information at https://www.ncwildlife.org/Proposed-Regulations (second item on the...
North Carolina native species

ALERT: USFWS FOIA

UPDATE: You can download a template letter by clicking HERE. https://usark.org/foia-exemption-4-letter-2021/ Simply fill in the highlighted areas (and remove highlight) then submit to USFWS by June 11, 2021, as directed in the ADDRESS for SUBMISSION section below....
North Carolina native species

ALERT: South Carolina

UPDATE: Thanks to our efforts and dedicated keepers in South Carolina, this bill died (did not pass) as the conference committee never took it up. Thank you to everyone involved in stopping this overreach. UPDATE 12:03 PM on May 13: The Senate voted to...
North Carolina native species

Louisiana license fees

Louisiana House Bill 691 includes price increases for certain licenses issued by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries regarding activities with native reptiles and amphibians. You can find the changes on pages 36-38 of the bill (link below). reptile and amphibian...
North Carolina native species

ALERT: Virginia native species

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has proposed changes to amend the State regulation (4VAC15-360-10) regarding native reptiles and amphibians (herps). Summary of changes: Changes the possession limit to one (1) individual of any native herp species...