Title: Taxidermist License
Alternate Title:
Description: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Subject: Animals
Taxidermists
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:17:52 PM
Modification Date: 9/4/2026 2:09:29 PM
Agency Name: Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Department of
Agency URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us
Agency Description:
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages the state's natural resources, hunting, fishing, state forests, state parks, lakes, rivers, streams, boating and water safety, trails, snowmobiling, skiing, education, enforcement, wildlife management, lands and minerals.
Agency Phone: 651-296-6157
888-646-6367
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us
Agency Address: Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Dept. of
500 Lafayette Rd.
St. Paul
MN 55155
Division Name: DNR Information / License Center
Division URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/contact/index.html
Division Description:
Division Phone: 651-296-6157
888-646-6367
DNR License Center -Licenses may be purchased anytime by phone at 888-665-4236
Division Fax: Division URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/contact/index.html
Audience: Hold
Application URL:
Renewal URL:
Versa URL:
Requirements:
Review Taxidermist information
Minnesota Sample Forms
United States Fish and Wildlife Service Sample Forms
Frequently asked questions and answers for taxidermy
Who needs a taxidermy license?
How do I get a state taxidermy license? A Federal permit?
Do I need a federal permit to mount migratory waterfowl?
If I am a taxidermist do I need a tanner’s license?
What records are taxidermists required to keep?
How long do I need to keep my taxidermy records?
Do I have to allow the inspection of my taxidermy records?
If an animal is dropped off at my taxidermy business and I fail to get the customers information is that animal now part of my personal possession limit?
What do I do if a customer brings an owl to my taxidermist shop?
How do I contact my local Conservation Officer?
Rules:
Statutes: 97A.425
Forms:
Minnesota Sample Forms
United States Fish and Wildlife Service Sample Forms
For a Federal permit contact U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Federal Building, P.O. Box 45, Fort Snelling, Minnesota 55111 or 612-725-3530, or visit USFWS
Fees:
18 years and older - $44
Under 18 years of age - $27
Period of Issuance:
Renewed after three consecutive years (March - March)
Length of Determination: One to three weeks.
Other Info:
Activity: Taxidermy
Animals
License Detail URL:
Taxidermist information
DNR Mobile Web Pages
Social Media Community
