U.S. House
IL 1: Bobby Rush (D)
IL 2 : Jesse Jackson (D)
IL 3: Dan Lipinski (D)
IL 4: Luis Gutierrez (D)
IL 5: Rahm Emanuel (D)
IL 7: Danny Davis (D)
IL 8: Melissa Bean (D)
IL 9: Janice Schakowsky (D)
IL 10: Mark Kirk (R)
IL 11: Jerry Weller (R)
IL 12: Jerry Costello (D)
IL 13: Judy Biggert (R)
IL 14: Dennis Hastert (R)
IL 15: Tim Johnson (R)
IL 17: Phil Hare (D)
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Illinois
Department of Natural Resources
524 South Second St.
Springfield, IL 62701
217-785-8774
Leopards, jaguars, tigers, lions, cheetahs, mountain lions, snow leopards, ocelots, bobcat, jaguarundi and margay are considered by the state as "Dangerous Animals" and require permit approval by the Director of Natural Resources. Permits for these wild felines will only be issued for USDA licensed exhibitions, zoos, for scientific or research purposes, or to animal refuges by the Director of Natural Resources. Illinois does issue fur farm licenses for bobcat. Frequently people will circumvent the law by claiming to be fur farmers so that they can raise and sell lynx as pets. Importation of any wild feline into the state requires approval from Director. An intent to import wildlife must be filed with state Director not less than 30 days prior to importation, and must include veterinary proof animal is free of disease, and director must be satisfied that in no way does the animal pose a threat to wildlife or potential to become a nuisance to people of the state. Zoos and public displays of wildlife are exempt from permit requirement. If you are a resident, type your zip code into any box on this page to see what legislation is pending in your state and make a difference now!
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