Have any of you had to deal with getting a DNR permit for owning protected herps? I'm looking into adopting 3 Eastern Three Toe Box Turtles, which are protected here in Michigan. I know I have to get a permit and I e-mail someone, I was just wondering what I was going to have to go thought to adopt. One of our private schools that do a lot of educational programming, they have three that they have had for years. They are now changing their program and want to find homes for them. The institution didn't know that it was illegal to own these turtles and for someone to take them a permit would be involved. Any help would be appreciated.

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Colleen

The only DNR I know of is do not resuscitate, lol..What is a DNR you are talking about?

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MARSHA

:D I'm smiling because I have no idea whats going on!

LMAO Marsha....Department of Natural Resources. they deal with wildlife and parks and stuff.

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Stop by any sporting goods shop or counter, even many gas stations in your neck of the woods, and pick up a DNR published fishing rules and regs. I remember that the MI DNR has reptiles covered in that booklet and it may give you the step off point you need.

This is a pamphlet about 50 pages thick and roughly the size of a DVD case. Freely available.

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~ Mark

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Zane Neher.

The great and strong man is one who bears within his character many contradictions.
Crocodilian care.