Hello everyone! I've hardly had time to even skim through the FML recently. I just happened to catch that someone was wondering about Modern Ferret Issue #7. It should be mailing out from Plattsburgh, New York, on Thursday or Friday (19th or 20th). It will take anywhere from 2 to 4+ weeks to arrive at subscribers' homes (it goes third class mail). Permits In NY You do need a permit to keep ferrets in NY State. It is issued by the Department of Environmental Conservation. Pet shops *should* give you the application when you purchase a ferret (actually, they should ask to see your permit *before* they sell you a ferret!). You can call the DEC and ask them to send you an application, but don't tell them you've already got a ferret -- some people there flip out on you if you admit to owning one of those "wild" animals (you'd think you brought home a lion, for cryin' out loud!). Anyway, it's $10.00 per year and is good for as many ferrets as you want to have. Hope this helps! Mary & the Furry Foursome Mary R. Shefferman, Editor Sabrina, Ralph, Marshmallow & Knuks, Ferrets MODERN FERRET Magazine [Posted in FML issue 1696]