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Owning a pet squirrel in Nebraska is legal — but only under a specific set of conditions that the state enforces through its captive wildlife permit system.
Maine is home to dense forests, abundant wildlife, and some of the strictest animal possession laws in the United States.
Louisiana sits in an unusual position when it comes to squirrel ownership.
Kansas has a reputation for relatively liberal exotic pet laws, but squirrels sit in a different legal category than most people expect.
Delaware sits in an unusual middle ground when it comes to squirrel ownership.
Montana is one of the most wildlife-rich states in the country, and it’s easy to understand why a curious resident might wonder whether one of those bushy-tailed squirrels darting through the pines could become a house companion.
New Hampshire is home to dense forests, rocky hillsides, and a rich variety of wildlife — including several squirrel species that residents encounter every day.
Oklahoma is one of a small number of states where owning a pet squirrel is genuinely possible under state law — but that does not mean you can simply pick one up from your backyard and call it a pet.
Squirrels are everywhere in South Carolina — darting through live oaks, raiding bird feeders, and scampering across backyard fences.
Massachusetts has some of the strictest wildlife ownership laws in the United States, and squirrels sit right at the center of that legal landscape.
Arkansas is one of a small number of states in the US where owning a squirrel is genuinely permitted under state law.
North Dakota is one of the few states in the country where owning a pet squirrel is genuinely permitted under state law.
Utah sits in an unusual position when it comes to squirrel ownership.
Squirrels are surprisingly popular as pets across the United States, and Kentucky residents are no exception when it comes to curiosity about keeping one.
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country, but its wildlife laws are anything but simple.
If you’ve been wondering whether you can own a squirrel in Hawaii, the short answer is no — and the prohibition is among the strictest of any state in the country.
North Carolina is home to several squirrel species, and it’s easy to understand why these quick, curious animals catch people’s attention.
If you’ve ever watched a gray squirrel dart across a New York City park or raid a bird feeder upstate, you may have wondered whether one of these quick, curious animals could make a good pet.
Michigan is one of a small number of states where owning a squirrel is actually on the table — but that does not mean you can simply bring one home without preparation.
Washington State is home to a remarkable variety of squirrel species, from the nimble Douglas squirrel darting through old-growth forests to the familiar Eastern gray squirrel foraging in city parks.
