Exotic pet laws in New Hampshire
Every animal in our directory, checked against New Hampshire Fish & Game Dept. (Fis 800 rules) rules and New Hampshire statute. Click any animal for the full entry — the exact law, penalties, permits, and local caveats.
All animals: status at a glance
| Animal | Status | Statute | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raccoon | Permit Required | N.H. Admin. Code Fis 804.05 (Table 800.2 — Raccoon, Procyon lotor) | 2026-07-03 |
| Monkey | Permit Required | N.H. Admin. Code Fis 804.05 (Table 800.2 — Primates) | 2026-07-03 |
| Serval | Permit Required | N.H. Admin. Code Fis 804.05 (Table 800.2 — Serval, African) | 2026-07-03 |
| Fennec Fox | Permit Required | N.H. Admin. Code Fis 804.05 (Table 800.2 — Fox, Fenec) | 2026-07-03 |
| Sugar Glider | Legal | N.H. Admin. Code Fis 804.02(b)(7)(m) (Sugar glider, Petaurus breviceps) | 2026-07-03 |
| Hedgehog | Legal | N.H. Admin. Code Fis 804.02(b)(7)(l) | 2026-07-13 |
| Ferret | Legal | N.H. Code Admin. R. Fis 804 | 2026-07-13 |
Permit-required animals in New Hampshire
- Raccoon — Listed as a controlled species in Fis 804.05 Table 800.2
- Monkey — Primates named as controlled species in Fis 804.05
- Serval — 'Serval, African' listed as controlled species in Fis 804.05
- Fennec Fox — 'Fox, Gray; Fenec' listed as controlled species in Fis 804.05
Legal without a permit in New Hampshire
- Sugar Glider — Listed as a non-controlled species in Fis 804.02
- Hedgehog — Legal — African pygmy hedgehogs are a non-controlled species under Fis 804.02
- Ferret — Legal — not a controlled species; rabies vaccination required (RSA 436:100)
How New Hampshire regulates exotic pets
Primary authority sits with New Hampshire Fish & Game Dept. (Fis 800 rules). Statewide statute sets the floor; cities and counties frequently layer stricter bans on top, so always check your municipal code as well as the entries above.
Research directory, not legal advice. Verify current rules with New Hampshire Fish & Game Dept. (Fis 800 rules) before acquiring any animal.