Wildlife Conservation Permits

Permits are required to possess, display, care for, propagate, collect, transport or sell protected wildlife species.

Research and/or collections in state parks or state natural areas require a different permit. Visit the State Park Scientific Study Permit page for information.

Permits Provided by TPWD

The links below provide information on various permits issued by the Wildlife Division of Texas Parks and Wildlife. If you would like to apply for one of these permits, download and complete the appropriate document(s). Only hard copy applications with original signatures will be accepted.

Please expect a processing time of approximately 3 months for most Wildlife Permits. Applications and email communications are addressed on a first-in-first-out basis, so please plan accordingly.

Commercial Nongame Permits

• Commercial Nongame Dealer Permit
• Commercial Nongame Collector Permit

Rehabilitation & Falconry Permits

• Wildlife Rehabilitation Permits
• Falconry Permits

Commercial Plant Permits

A Commercial Plant Permit is required to take, possess, transport, or sell an endangered, threatened, or protected native plant for commercial purposes from private lands. Individuals seeking more information about Commercial Plant Permits may contact wpoffice@tpwd.texas.gov.

Scientific Research Permits

• Scientific Permits for Research
• Scientific Plant Research Permits

Exotic Snake & Fur-bearing Permits

• Controlled Exotic Snake Permit
• Fur-bearing Propagation Permits

Educational & Zoological Permits

• Educational Display Permits
• Zoological Permits

Additional Resources

• CITES (Convention on the International Trade of Endangered Species)
• Other TPWD Permits
• Outdoor Annual: Fishing and Hunting Regulations