Fur Buyer License

Arizona Fur Buyer
License 2026

Complete guide to fur buyer and dealer licensing in Arizona — resident and nonresident fees, record-keeping requirements, CITES compliance, pelt tagging, annual reporting deadlines, and bonding rules. Arizona requires a fur dealer license for commercial purchase of raw furs. Bobcat is the primary regulated species with CITES export requirements. Arizona is among the top bobcat producing states.

License Required CITES Compliance Required Record Keeping Required Annual Report Required

2026 Fur Buyer License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$25.00

Annual license

Nonresident Fee

$75.00

Annual license

Record Retention

5yr

Records must be kept on file

CITES Required

Yes

For regulated species export

License Details

Arizona Fur Buyer License Requirements

All commercial fur purchases in Arizona are regulated. Review all requirements before purchasing furs from trappers.

Requirement	Details
License Required	Yes — required
License Type	Fur Dealer License
Resident Fee	$25.00 / year
Nonresident Fee	$75.00 / year
Record Keeping Required	Yes
Record Retention Period	5 years minimum
Pelt Tagging Required	Yes — required
CITES Compliance Required	Yes — CITES compliance required
Annual Report Required	Yes — Due: June 30
Report Due Date	June 30
Bonding Required	Not required

Regulated Species

Species Requiring Special Handling in Arizona

The following species are subject to special fur buyer rules in Arizona — which may include tagging, harvest reporting, or CITES permits for export.

bobcat otter ringtail

CITES Note: Bobcat and otter pelts from Arizona that are destined for international commercial export require CITES export permits from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Arizona participates in annual harvest reporting to support the national CITES export quota program.

Record Keeping

Arizona Fur Buyer Record Requirements

Licensed fur buyers in Arizona must maintain detailed purchase records available for inspection by wildlife officers at any time.

For each purchase: species, quantity of pelts, seller name and trapping license number

Date of transaction and purchase price or fair market value

County or general area of harvest (where required by species)

Records must be retained for 5 years

Records must be available for inspection by Arizona Game and Fish Department wildlife officers without prior notice

Important Notes

Arizona-Specific Fur Buyer Rules

Arizona requires bobcat pelt tags issued by AZGFD before a dealer may purchase bobcat pelts. Arizona contributes significantly to the CITES annual bobcat export quota. Annual harvest reports due June 30.

Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department (www.azgfd.com). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees and record-keeping rules directly with the agency before purchasing furs.

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