Why are ferrets illegal in california?

Saturday, April 2, is National Ferret Day, but there will not be much celebration in California. The Golden State and Hawaii are the only states to ban domesticated ferrets. ... Ferrets have long been domesticated for companionship, hunting (particularly for rabbits) and for rodent control. read more

Ferrets are illegal in California because the California Department of Fish and Game claims that if ferrets are let out into the wild, they would mate, multiply, become feral and could threaten native wildlife. read more

Maintaining a ban on domesticated ferrets is capricious, cruel and unfair. The ban should be lifted immediately so that next year Californians will truly have something to celebrate on National Ferret Day. read more