endstream endobj 926 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream There is a fee for the HPA and it may take 30-45 days to process the permit. An approved Fish Transport Permit from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is required to transport fish into and through Washington State. For COVID-19-related closures, restrictions, and updates see the WDFW COVID-19/Coronavirus response page. The Fish Transport Permit is usually only needed by the commercial aquaculture industry, public aquariums, fish researchers, and retailers who are transporting live fish products from one location to another. 2. endstream endobj 929 0 obj <>/Subtype/Form/Type/XObject>>stream Live oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops, and their eggs, larvae, or juvenile forms that are exported for propagation or research related to propagation are exempt from declaration requirements, provided they do not require a permit under 50 CFR 17 (endangered and threatened species) or 23 (CITES-protected species). Our rules apply to some shipments that Customs does not consider imports or exports. Rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill sunfish, and channel catfish are the best choices for stocking into waters in Washington State.
/Tx BMC Issuance of scientific collecting permits is intended to facilitate research and management, scientific collection, and educational activities under conditions that provide safeguards to the species. 6. 1. The following information is designed to provide guidance to avoid the most common mistakes made in lake or pond management, whether your lake or pond is a wildlife sanctuary, ornamental, a water source for livestock, or an irrigation source for agriculture or orchards. Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 . Expand/Collapse When is no permit needed?
EMC EMC Contact the Species Conservation Planning staff for protected wildlife permitting issues or technical assistance. EMC A Fish Stocking Permit from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is required to plant fish into lakes or ponds in Washington State. “The Trump Administration has prioritized developing innovative solutions for the American people, and this online tool for permit applications further delivers accountability and transparency.”. Applicants should review the incidental take application. What about animals that are captive-born or bred, or hatched in captivity?