The State of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has proposed some changes that will affect pet skunk ownership in Oregon, if passed into law. The draft proposals are in various stages of review by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Division, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission. Oregon pet skunk owners have until March 4, 2026 to send their comments in. On March 18, 2016, there will be a meeting to discuss and decide whether to adopt some, or all of these proposed changes. Read all proposed changes here. At this time, it appears that a Wildlife Holding Permit will be required and owners will be limited to 2 skunks unless they can get approval for more. Breeding is not allowed and skunks will have to be spayed or neutered if two of the opposite sex are housed together. Ownership can only be transferred to other permit holders with prior approval. Facility or home checks may be required. Skunks are required to be permanently marked with a lip tattoo or RFID device. Caging requirements listed below must be met. There is also quite a bit listed about grandfathering for wildlife that is currently, legally owned. The owners will have a year to comply with the new requirements, once they have been finalized. Cage Requirements for Mustelids Ermine (Mustela erminea) Long-Tailed Weasel (Mustela frenata) Skunk (Mephitis spp.) • Enclosures require a 32 square foot area per animal with an enclosure at least 4 feet in height with […]