Hi there, I have been talking with someone in the upper Illinois area about the requirement of permits in Illinois. Apparently a lot of people in Illinois don't realize that permits are required for ferrets here. So let me clarify for all: THEY ARE REQUIRED!!!! Plus, THEY ARE FREE!! (For owning ferrets only, not breeding. Breeding is different.) Here is the information I sent this other person. (BIG, I hope this is all right.) The permits are available through: Illinois Department of Conservation Wild Game/Game Bird Breeder Permit 524 South Second, Room 210 P.O. Box 19458 Springfield, IL 62794-9458 Phone #: 217-785-3423 I hope this clears up any miss understandings about the requirement of permits. If you have any questions, let me know. Dee [Posted in FML issue 1677]