Can You Own a Cougar in New Jersey? What State and Federal Law Say
If you’re wondering whether you can own a cougar in New Jersey, the short answer is no—not as a private pet, and not under any hobby permit the state offers.
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If you’re wondering whether you can own a cougar in New Jersey, the short answer is no—not as a private pet, and not under any hobby permit the state offers.
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