Talking to the Illinois, Department of Natural Resources, I found out there is a requirement for ferret owners to have ferrets a permit. There is no fee for this non-breeder permit. You can e-mail me with your snail mail address and I will snail mail you a copy of the permit application. Or write directly to: ILLinois Department of Natural Resources, Wild Game/Game Bird Breeder Permit. 524 South Second , Room 210, PO Box 19458, Springfield, ILL 67294-9458. Illinois ferret owners let's show California, we follow the law on ferrets. Let's set the example. Margie + 10 (i think) [Posted in FML issue 1894]