N.H. Code Admin. R. Fis 804.02
Non-controlled Species - Possession
Effective Apr 21, 2026(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; amd by #8431, eff 9-20-05; EXPIRED: 11-21-06 (except paragraph (b)(4)p.); ss by #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07 New. #8893, eff 6-5-07; amd by #9880-A, eff 3-1-11; amd by #10541, eff 4-1-14; EXPIRED: 6-5-15 (except para. (b)(6)d.); ss by #10868, INTERIM, eff 6-25-15, EXPIRED: 12-22-15 New. #11029, eff 1-26-16; ss by #14558, eff 4-21-26, EXPIRES: 4-21-36Executive Director, Fish and Game Department
- (a) A permit to possess wildlife shall not be required for any person to possess wildlife designated as non-controlled as specified in (b), below.
(b) For the purposes of this part, the following species or groups of wildlife shall be designated as non-controlled:
- (1) Ornamental aquarium fish, both fresh and marine, that shall be kept in a closed system;
- (2) Amphibians, exotic;
- (3) Amphibians, indigenous, listed in Table 800.2 for category 1, for up to 5 specimens per species;
(4) Reptiles, exotic, except:
- a. Alligator (Alligatoridae, spp);
- b. Crocodile (Crocodylidae, spp); and
- c. Venomous reptiles, other than the Western Hognose Snake;
- (5) Indigenous reptiles listed in Table 800.2 for category 1, for up to 2 specimens of each species;
(6) The following exotic birds:
- a. Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandieus)
- b. Canaries (Serinus spp.);
- c. Parrots (Psittaciformes);
- d. Parakeets (Budgerigar);
- e. Mynah Birds (Acridotheres spp);
- f. Finches (Estrildidae spp);
- g. Pekin robin (Leiothrip lutea);
- h. Weavers (Ploceidae);
- i. Toucans (Ramphastidae);
- j. Button quail (Turnicidae);
- k. Pigeons and doves (Columbiformes), exotic;
- l. Feral pigeons (Columba domestica and C. livia);
- m. Emu (Dromaius novaehollandire);
- n. Ostrich (Struthis camelus);
- o. Rhea (Rheidae);
- p. Waterfowl, exotic migratory except mute swans;
- q. Waterfowl, mallard by individuals in category 1; and
r. Gallinaceous birds, except:
- 1. Bobwhite quail, Northern (Colinus virginianus);
- 2. Grouse, Ruffed (Bonasa umbellus);
- 3. Grouse, Spruce (Dendragapus canadensis);
- 4. Pheasant, Ring-necked (Phasianus colchicus);
- 5. Partridge, Chuckar and Redleg (Alectoris chuka); and
- 6. Partridge, Grey/Hungarian (Perdix perdix);
(7) The following mammals:
- a. Chinchillas, domesticated, (Chinchilla spp);
- b. Gerbils, domesticated;
- c. Guinea pigs, domesticated;
- d. Hamsters, domesticated (Cricetus cricetus);
- e. Mice, domesticated (Mus musculus);
- f. Rats, domesticated (Rattus norvegicus and Rattus rattus);
- g. Ferrets, domesticated (Mustela putorius furo);
- h. Llamas (Lama glama);
- i. Alpaca (Lama pacos);
- j. Pot belly pigs, domesticated;
- k. Rabbits, domesticated;
- l. African pigmy hedgehog;
- m. Sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps);
- n. Tenrec (Tenrec ecaudatus);
- o. Yak (Bos grunniens);
- p. Camel (Camelus spp.);
- q. Asian water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis);
- r. Degaus (Octodon degus);
- s. Guanaco (Lama quanicoe); and
- t. Bison (Bison bison, B. bonasus); and
- (8) All marine species originating in the western portion of the North Atlantic Ocean and connected saltwater bays and estuaries, except anadromous and catadromous species.
Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Fis 800) #5507, eff 11-20-92; ss by #6889, eff 11-21-98; amd by #8431, eff 9-20-05; EXPIRED: 11-21-06 (except paragraph (b)(4)p.); ss by #8767, INTERIM, eff 11-22-06, EXPIRED: 5-21-07 New. #8893, eff 6-5-07; amd by #9880-A, eff 3-1-11; amd by #10541, eff 4-1-14; EXPIRED: 6-5-15 (except para. (b)(6)d.); ss by #10868, INTERIM, eff 6-25-15, EXPIRED: 12-22-15 New. #11029, eff 1-26-16; ss by #14558, eff 4-21-26, EXPIRES: 4-21-36