Pet Raccoon Legal States 2024

	Alabama	Illegal
	Alaska	Illegal
	Arizona	Illegal
	Arkansas	Legal
	California	Illegal
	Colorado	Illegal
	Connecticut	Illegal
	Delaware	Legal
	Florida	Legal
	Georgia	Illegal
	Hawaii	Illegal
	Idaho	Illegal
	Illinois	Legal
	Indiana	Legal
	Iowa	Illegal
	Kansas	Illegal
	Kentucky	Illegal
	Louisiana	Illegal
	Maine	Illegal
	Maryland	Illegal
	Massachusetts	Illegal
	Michigan	Legal
	Minnesota	Illegal
	Mississippi	Illegal
	Missouri	Illegal
	Montana	Illegal
	Nebraska	Legal
	Nevada	Illegal
	New Hampshire	Illegal
	New Jersey	Legal
	New Mexico	Illegal
	New York	Illegal
	North Carolina	Illegal
	North Dakota	Illegal
	Ohio	Legal
	Oklahoma	Legal
	Oregon	Illegal
	Pennsylvania	Legal
	Rhode Island	Legal
	South Carolina	Legal
	South Dakota	Legal
	Tennessee	Legal
	Texas	Legal
	Utah	Illegal
	Vermont	Legal
	Virginia	Illegal
	Washington	Illegal
	West Virginia	Legal
	Wisconsin	Legal
	Wyoming	Legal

Pet Raccoon Law By State

Raccoon enthusiasts around the United States face vastly different legal landscapes when it comes to raccoon pet ownership. In some parts of the country, it's perfectly legal to have a pet raccoon, while in others, it is strictly prohibited. The intricacies of raccoon law embody a unique intersection of public safety, animal welfare, and personal liberties. Understanding this unusual legal climate is crucial for any prospective raccoon caregiver.

Only 16 states legally permit keeping a raccoon as a pet: Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Most states hold prohibitions against keeping raccoons as pets. The reasons for these laws are manifold, including concerns about public health, potential damage from the wild nature of raccoons, and the inherent difficulty in providing appropriate care for an animal evolved for a life in the wild.
For states where raccoon ownership is legal, there are numerous conditions and regulations. These may include specific permit requirements, captivity-born conditions, and capturing methods. Arkansas and Vermont stand out as the only two states where a permit is not required to own a pet raccoon.

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Alaska

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California

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Colorado

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Delaware

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Florida

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Idaho

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Illinois

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Indiana

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Louisiana

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Maine

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Maryland

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Michigan

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Minnesota

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Missouri

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Montana

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Nebraska

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Nevada

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New Hampshire

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New Jersey

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New Mexico

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New York

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North Carolina

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North Dakota

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Ohio

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Oregon

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Vermont

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Virginia

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West Virginia

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Pet Raccoon Law By State

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Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

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New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

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Vermont

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