Is it legal to own a hedgehog in Wyoming?
The short answer
Yes. Hedgehogs are legal in Wyoming and the Game and Fish Department's own Chapter 10 quick-reference guide lists 'Hedgehog, Domestic' as allowed with no permit required. No state paperwork is needed for ordinary pet ownership.
What Wyoming law says
Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Regulation Chapter 10 governs importing and possessing live warm-blooded wildlife; WGFD's species table shows domestic hedgehogs may be possessed without a Chapter 10 permit.
Which agency regulates hedgehogs in Wyoming
Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is the authority for hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) possession in Wyoming.
Is there a permit for pet hedgehogs?
No permit is required at the state level.
Penalties and enforcement
None for hedgehogs; possessing wildlife that does require a Chapter 10 permit without one is a misdemeanor.
Local city and county rules
Local ordinances and covenants can be more restrictive than WGFD rules — check your town.
Legal alternatives in Wyoming
- Sugar Glider in Wyoming — A palm-sized gliding marsupial, legal in most states but banned in a handful of cities and states.
- Ferret in Wyoming — Fully domesticated for millennia, yet still outlawed in California and Hawaii — the most mainstream 'exotic' pet in America.
Frequently asked questions
Does Wyoming require a Chapter 10 permit for hedgehogs?
No. WGFD's Chapter 10 quick-reference table lists domestic hedgehogs as allowed with no permit.
Sources
More animals in Wyoming
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See all animals on the exotic pet laws in Wyoming page, or compare every state on the pet hedgehog laws by state page.
Last verified 2026-07-13 against the cited primary sources. This is a research directory, not legal advice — confirm current rules with Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) and your local animal-control authority before acquiring any animal.