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NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife are partners in this web site to issue permits under a number of Federal and state laws and treaties.
If you have a question, please consult the list below for the relevant office and/or website based on the species involved, the type of permit, and location. If you are not sure who to contact, use the Pre-Application Guide to help you determine what type of permit you need. Click on the New Researcher button from the Home page.
NMFS ESA Section 10 and MMPA Permits.
The office below processes a variety of permits and authorizations for scientific research, enhancement, and incidental take of marine mammals and ESA-listed species (e.g., sea turtles, shortnose sturgeon), excluding Pacific marine and anadromous fish.-
Permits and Conservation Division
National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA
Office of Protected Resources
1315 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301)427-8401 Fax: (301)713-0376
More information: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/permits-and-forms#protected-resources
ESA Section 10 Scientific Research Permits/4(d) Approvals for Pacific Marine/Anadromous Fish and Invertebrates
California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho General Information:https://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/permits/esa_scientific_research_permits.html
Hatchery and Genetic Management Plans (HGMP) for West Coast Salmon and Steelhead
California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho General Information:https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/west-coast/endangered-species-conservation/salmon-and-steelhead-hatcheries-west-coast
Fishery Management and Evaluation Plans (FMEP) for West Coast Fisheries
California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho General Information:https://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/fisheries/management/fisheries_management_on_the_west_coast.html
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
4(d) Coverage and California Scientific Collection Permits:-
Fisheries Biologist - 4(d) Permit Coordinator
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
830 S Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916)323-9583 Fax: (916)327-8854
More information: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Organization/FB/Permitting
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
State Scientific Taking Permits for Fish and Marine and Freshwater Invertebrates:-
ESA Program Specialist
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE
Salem, OR 97302
Phone: (503)947-6254 Fax: (503)947-6202
More information: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/license_permits_apps/
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Wildlife Division
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE
Salem, OR 97302
Phone: (503)947-6318 Fax: (503)947-6330
More information: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/wildlife/license_permits_apps/
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
State Scientific Collection Permits:-
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way N
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: (360)902-2200
email: scp@dfw.wa.gov
More information: https://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/scp/
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
4(d) Coverage:-
Coordinator, Wild Salmon and Steelhead Monitoring, Fisheries Bureau
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
PO Box 25
600 S. Walnut
Boise, ID 83707
Phone: (208)287-2711
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