Application Requirements
Applications for a permit to possess a mountain lion specimen must be emailed as a PDF to the Statewide Large Carnivore Research Coordinator, Dr. Jason Lombardi, Jason.Lombardi@wildlife.ca.gov, with the following contents:
Dr. Jason V. Lombardi, Statewide Large Carnivore Research Coordinator
CDFW Wildlife Health Laboratory
1701 Nimbus Road, Suite D
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
The application letter must contain the following information:
- Full name of the person requesting a permit. If an entity is requesting a permit, the request shall be made on official letterhead with an original signature.
- Physical address where mountain lion carcass or part or product thereof shall be located.
- Description of mountain lion carcass or part or product thereof, subject to the permit.
- Description of how the mountain lion carcass, or part or product thereof shall be uniquely identified by the applicant.
- Description of how the mountain lion carcass or part or product thereof shall be used and the anticipated length of time for use.
Unique Identification of Specimens
Any person in possession of a permit to possess a mountain lion carcass, part or product thereof pursuant to this section shall uniquely identify such mountain lion carcass or part or product thereof. Unique identification methods include, but are not limited to, permanent marking, tattooing, microchipping, detailed photographs, descriptive measurements, or another suitable method approved in advance by CDFW.
Change of Address or Name
The permittee shall notify CDFW in writing of any change of address or name related to the permit within thirty days of the change.
Disposition
Any permittee no longer desiring to possess a mountain lion carcass or part or product thereof shall transfer such carcass or part or product thereof to CDFW.