Deleterious Exotic Animals

Idaho has special requirements for deleterious exotic animals – animals which have been determined by ISDA to be dangerous to people, the environment, livestock, agriculture, or wildlife of the state. These animals and hybrids of these animals are regulated under IDAPA 02.04.27, “Rules Governing Deleterious Exotic Animals.”

Before purchasing, breeding, importing or in any other way possessing a deleterious exotic animal in the state of Idaho, you will need to complete a possession permit application and contact Animal Industries at (208) 332-8540. Possession and importing from another state are two different processes that each have their own set of requirements.

For more information, read this brochure.

Forms can be found below the following list of animals.

The following are considered deleterious exotic animals in the state of Idaho:

Forms

Yearly Declaration Form & Long Inventory Form

Application for Possession

Import Permit