For hobbyist collecting, typically you don't need a permit except for a handful of specific states and of course National Parks and monuments.
Most species require permits if you are you transport or ship live across a state line.
For hobbyist collecting, typically you don't need a permit except for a handful of specific states and of course National Parks and monuments.
Most species require permits if you are you transport or ship live across a state line.
Matthew is correct, stay out of parks, including state parks, regulated wildlife areas as well. BLM land, and National forest is
safe for collecting, Most of us don't run into any problems in the field, personally, I avoid people when possible out in the
field, and, it's not that difficult.
Unlikely for a hobbyist, more than likely it's impossible. You can get permits for exotic beetles, but the regulations
sound strict, with requirements for enclosures and probable inspections.
If you work for a zoo or university, you might get a permit for butterflies, but I still think the process is a lot
of work, and would come with just as many regulations as it takes for beetles, I use Beetleforum.net, and this topic
has come up, and a number of people in the USA do raise exotic beetles here, but most of us see it as not worth the
trouble, it all depends on how determined you are.
Hello everybody.
I find this topic very interesting, especially in view of the fact that I collected in Arizona in 2015 and plan to look for Lepidoptera in the USA again in the future.
We came across this PDF in preparation for our 2015 trip:https://cpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/u.osu.edu/dist…ter-17liv3e.pdf
I would be interested in what you think of it and whether the issue of private collecting still applies?
What would also be interesting, with which organization or authority one could inquire, in which national forests there are restrictions for privat persons? Do you have a tip for me?
BLM land, and National forest is
safe for collecting,
What do you mean with "BLM Land" Kevin?
Best regards
Rudi
Good grief! I just realized that BLM means more than Bureau of Land Management. Elaboration withheld.
Rudi, I think anyone can collect in National forests here, it's just the parks that they don't want people taking
things out of, I could be wrong though, but there is so much National forest, I don't see how collecting there
would be prevented or regulated.
They don't care about what you want, that's how. There are plenty of rules and regulations made by people
who have no clue what they're doing, or are influenced by a myriad of other "factors". That's just the way it is.
It's all done in your best interest, of course. It's what makes people consider doing things outside the rules.
Many hobbyists simply disregard the rules, there are still parameters that limit even the ability of those persons,,
with shipping times to consider, I've purchased diapaused stock safely, and if ova can be sent in a simple
envelope, it will usually arrive alive, but I've only had about 60 or 70% success doing that. It does pretty much
eliminate most tropical butterflies and sphinx from being sent overseas. There is expedited shipping, but i think
that would raise issues at customs. That's my opinion, and if there are people who do it with success, they're
probably not going to reveal sources and how they manage. I know breeders who get uncommon material here
in the states, and I have no Idea how they get it, it's a matter of sources and networking.
You can certainly apply for an import permit, but it may raise a red flag, or simply drag out until you give up.
Thank you for the answers.
How can I recognize State natural land?
Are there any special signs that indicate this?
Are these special parks?
Is there a list of these areas?
Is it that:
National Forest is probably the safest.
Arizona is interesting, as if you're collecting over a certain quantity you need a permit.
However, it's also important to note that usually collecting as a hobbiest is unrestricted. Except for National Parks/Refuges.
State parks are usually fine. Just check in with the ranger in advance to make sure there's nothing endangered to look out for.
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