Do I need a permit to sell native fish?

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I am keeping eastern mosquitofish, gambusia holbrooki, which are native to my area
I only have a small group right now but I know based on how densely planted my tank is and the breeding habits of mosquitofish, this tank is going to be overcrowded very soon.
I was thinking selling them off would be a good method, since my sunfish can't eat enough to control the population long term, but since they're native I was wondering if I need a permit to sell them even if they are tank raised and bred
 
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I am keeping eastern mosquitofish, gambusia holbrooki, which are native to my area
I only have a small group right now but I know based on how densely planted my tank is and the breeding habits of mosquitofish, this tank is going to be overcrowded very soon.
I was thinking selling them off would be a good method, since my sunfish can't eat enough to control the population long term, but since they're native I was wondering if I need a permit to sell them even if they are tank raised and bred

Old thread but hopes it helpshttps://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/restricted-species-lists-by-state.36365/
 

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I think you should check your state laws or get in contact with the environmental agency in the area for the best info. Good to look into options other than releasing for obvious reasons :)
 
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