Wildlife Diversity Permits: Wildlife Rehabilitation Permits

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Regulations and Restrictions

• Texas Administrative Code Wildlife Rehabilitation Permits Rules
• Statewide Wild Animal Transport Restrictions

Prospective Wildlife Rehabilitators

• Wildlife Rehabilitation Permits Application TAC §69.46
• Approved Training Courses
• General Facilities Guidelines
• Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit Application Form PDF

Current Wildlife Rehabilitators

• Wildlife Rehabilitation Permits Renewals TAC §69.48
• Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit Renewal Application Form PDF
• Permit Renewal Courses
• Rehabilitator Quarterly Report Excel Workbook
• Wildlife Rehabilitation Subpermittee Application
• Website Change Request — Change requests may include, but are not limited to, updates to a current rehabilitator’s address, contact information and list of animals accepted for rehabilitation. Send website change requests to wpoffice@tpwd.texas.gov.

Found Abandoned, Orphaned or Injured Wildlife

• How to Contact Wildlife Rehabilitators in Texas
• Orphaned and Injured Animals

Bird Permits: Migratory Birds

If you plan to apply for a permit that includes the authority to handle migratory birds (rehabilitation, educational display of birds, or scientific collecting of migratory bird species), you will also be required to apply for a federal permit. Applications and further information can be found at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Permits.

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Accessibility — These forms are provided for your convenience only. If they are inaccessible to you for any reason, or if you have questions regarding these permits, the regulations or application process, please e-mail wpoffice@tpwd.texas.gov.