Fish and Wildlife Seek Comments on Endangered Species Permits
Published Date: 2/12/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service got requests from scientists and conservationists who want special permits to help save endangered and threatened animals. They’re asking everyone—local communities, tribes, and the public—to share their thoughts by March 16, 2026, before deciding. These permits let experts do important research and recovery work to protect wildlife without breaking the law.
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Recovery Permits Allow ‘Take’ for Research
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received applications for recovery permits under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act that, if issued, would authorize activities otherwise prohibited as ‘‘take.’' Examples listed include survey, capture, handling, marking (PIT tags, radio telemetry), relocating or translocating, collecting specimens or gametes, removing and reducing to possession of plants, and in some cases sacrifice or euthanasia. The agency is accepting public comments on these applications through March 16, 2026 before deciding whether to issue permits.
Public Comments May Be Made Public
If you submit a written comment about these permit applications, your entire comment—including your address, phone number, email, or other personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. You may request that the Service withhold personal identifying information, but the Service says it cannot guarantee it will be able to do so.
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