Endangered Species Permit and Incidental Take

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources administers the programs overseeing permits for the possession of specimens or products of Illinois endangered or threatened species and authorization for incidental taking of Illinois endangered or threatened species. For more information about possession permits and incidental taking, use the links below to view the respective Illinois Administrative Rules.

• 17 IL ADMIN CODE, CH. 1, SEC. 1070 - Possession of specimens or products of Illinois endangered or threatened species.

• Link to IDNR E&T Possession Permit Form

• 17 IL ADMIN CODE, CH. 1, SEC. 1080 - Incidental taking of endangered or threatened species.

Questions about permits for the possession of specimens or products of Illinois E&T or the authorization for incidental taking of Illinois E&T should be directed to:

Joseph A. Kath
Endangered Species Project Manager
Illinois DNR - Division of Natural Heritage
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, Illinois 62702-1271
Office Phone: (217)785-8764
Office Fax: (217)785-2438
E-mail: Joe.Kath@illinois.gov
or
E-mail: DNR.ITACoordinator@Illinois.gov ​​