N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law Section 11-0511
Possession and transportation of wildlife

Subject to the provisions of § 11-0512 (Possession, sale, barter, transfer, exchange and import of wild animals as pets prohibited), no person shall, except under a license or permit first obtained from the department containing the prominent warning notice specified in subdivision nine of § 11-0917 (Possession, transportation and sale of wild game and other wildlife), possess, transport or cause to be transported, imported or exported any live wolf, wolfdog, coyote, coydog, fox, skunk, raccoon, venomous reptile, endangered species designated pursuant to § 11-0535 (Endangered and threatened species, species of special concern), species named in § 11-0536 (Sale of certain wild animals or wild animal products prohibited) or other species of native or non-native live wildlife or fish where the department finds that possession, transportation, importation or exportation of such species of wildlife or fish would present a danger to the health or welfare of the people of the state, an individual resident or indigenous fish or wildlife population. Environmental conservation officers, forest rangers and members of the state police may seize every such animal possessed without such license or permit. No action for damages shall lie for such seizure, and disposition of seized animals shall be at the discretion of the department.

Source: Section 11-0511 — Possession and transportation of wildlife, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/ENV/11-0511 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Apr. 5, 2025).

11–0501
Fish and wildlife management practices cooperative program 11–0503
Polluting streams prohibited 11–0505
Interference with fish and wildlife 11–0507
Liberation of fish, shellfish and wildlife 11–0509
Water chestnut 11–0511
Possession and transportation of wildlife 11–0512
Possession, sale, barter, transfer, exchange and import of wild animals as pets prohibited 11–0513
Pigeons 11–0514
Eurasian boars prohibited 11–0515
Licenses to collect, possess or sell for propagation, scientific or exhibition purposes 11–0517
Taking for propagation and stocking 11–0519
Disposition of fish, wildlife, game, shellfish, crustacea or protected insects seized by or surrendered to enforcement officers 11–0521
Destructive wildlife 11–0522
Urban deer management pilot program 11–0522–A
Long Island deer management pilot program 11–0523
Destructive or menacing wildlife 11–0524
Nuisance wildlife control operators 11–0525
Control of rabies in wildlife 11–0527
State aid to counties participating in control of rabies in wildlife 11–0529
Cats hunting birds 11–0531
Bounties prohibited 11–0533
Licensing of guides 11–0535
Endangered and threatened species, species of special concern 11–0535–A
Illegal ivory articles and rhinoceros horns 11–0535–B
Vulnerable species 11–0535–C
Endangered and threatened species mitigation bank fund 11–0536
Sale of certain wild animals or wild animal products prohibited 11–0537
Bald and golden eagles 11–0538
Direct contact between public and big cats prohibited 11–0539
New York natural heritage program 11–0540
Prohibition on permits authorizing the use of elephants in entertainment acts
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Accessed:
Apr. 5, 2025

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 11-0511’s source at nysenate​.gov

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