Fur Buyer
- Exam
- No exam
- Education
- None
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- None
Must be adept at identifying various types of species which can be legally sold or traded, and have knowledge of which species of animals cannot be lawfully bought or received. Must keep accurate records of transactions and file reports annually with the Commonwealth, including species and numbers of pelts, names, license numbers, and addresses of individuals with whom transactions are conducted. No exam required. No continuing education required. Fees required. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife 100 Cambridge Street, Room 1902 Boston, MA 02202-0044 (617) 727-3151 Please note: Agencies housed at 100 Cambridge Street may be relocated during the building's renovation. Please call the number above before mailing any materials.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- No exam
- Education
- No education required
- Continuing education
- No continuing education requirement
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- No experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
- Address
- 1 Rabbit Hill Road Westborough, MA 01581
- Phone
- (508) 389-6300
- Agency website
- http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/
- Licence page
- https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2017/10/27/Massachusetts-Fur-Buyers-License-Application_0.pdf
- Last updated
- May 9, 2018
Occupations (O*NET)
- Animal Exhibitors 13-1021.00
- Commercial Fisherman 45-3031.00
Source and verification
This record is Massachusetts's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Division of Fisheries and Wildlife — see the issuing body section above.
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