Fur Buyer License

Arkansas Fur Buyer
License 2026

Complete guide to fur buyer and dealer licensing in Arkansas — resident and nonresident fees, record-keeping requirements, CITES compliance, pelt tagging, annual reporting deadlines, and bonding rules. Arkansas requires a fur dealer license for commercial fur buyers. The state has a strong trapping tradition with beaver, raccoon, mink, and bobcat among the primary commercial species.

License Required CITES Compliance Required Record Keeping Required

2026 Fur Buyer License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$25.00

Annual license

Nonresident Fee

$100.00

Annual license

Record Retention

3yr

Records must be kept on file

CITES Required

Yes

For regulated species export

License Details

Arkansas Fur Buyer License Requirements

All commercial fur purchases in Arkansas 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	$100.00 / year
Record Keeping Required	Yes
Record Retention Period	3 years minimum
Pelt Tagging Required	Not required
CITES Compliance Required	Yes — CITES compliance required
Annual Report Required	Not required
Bonding Required	Not required

Regulated Species

Species Requiring Special Handling in Arkansas

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

bobcat otter

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

Record Keeping

Arkansas Fur Buyer Record Requirements

Licensed fur buyers in Arkansas 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 3 years

Records must be available for inspection by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wildlife officers without prior notice

Important Notes

Arkansas-Specific Fur Buyer Rules

Arkansas fur dealers must record all purchases with seller information, species, and quantity. CITES documentation required for any bobcat or otter destined for international commercial sale.

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

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