On Thu, June 14, 2007 15:41, Holderman, Rhonda, DGF wrote:
>That would be fine, thank you for asking.
>
>Rhonda Holderman
>Special Uses Permit Manager
>NM Department of Game and Fish
>P.O. Box 25112
>Santa Fe, NM  87504
>505-476-8064
>fax 505-476-8166
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> -----Original Message-----
>
>Mrs. Holderman,
>First, I'd like to thank you for clarification on this issue.
>And, with  permission, I'd like to post your response.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Joan Scheer
>
>On Thu, June 14, 2007 11:11, Holderman, Rhonda, DGF wrote:
>>Ms. Scheer,
>>
>>Thank you for your comment. The New Mexico Department of Game and
>>Fish recognizes that there are domestic ferrets. The importation rule
>>applies only to the importation of non-domestic animals. So domestic
>>ferrets would not need, nor have never needed an importation permit.
>>The black-footed ferrets currently being reintroduced to the wild at
>>the Vermejo Ranch in northeastern New Mexico have needed and have
>>received permits to be brought into New Mexico. Any non-domestic
>>animal being brought into New Mexico needs an importation permit.
>>Domestic ferrets, like domestic dogs, cats and rabbits, do not need
>>permits. I hope this clarifies this topic for you. If you have any
>>questions or further comments, please don't hesitate to contact me.
>>
>>Thank you,
>>Rhonda Holderman
>>Special Uses Permit Manager
>>NM Department of Game and Fish
>>P.O. Box 25112
>>Santa Fe, NM  87504
>>505-476-8064
>>fax 505-476-8166
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