Why is there a possession limit on listed species?
Since it is difficult to prove intent to sell, a possession limit has been established over which it is assumed that the individual is engaged in some type if commercial activity. Children are exempt from the possession limit unless they are also involved in trade. All persons possessing a non-game permit shall maintain and possess upon their person during permitted activity a daily log indicating the date, location, and number of specimens of each species collected and/or possessed. Non-game permittees must also maintain a current daily record of all sales, to include the permit number of all non-game dealers purchasing non-game wildlife from the permittee. All persons who purchase a dealer’s non-game permit are required to submit an annual report for the period of August 1st through July 31st due to the department by August 15th of each year. Records must be kept available for inspection for two years following the expiration of the permit. A person possessing a dealer’s non-game per
