State of New York -

§ 11-0511. Possession and transportation of wildlife.Subject to the provisions of section 11-0512 of this article, noperson shall, except under a license or permit first obtained from thedepartment containing the prominent warning notice specified insubdivision nine of section 11-0917 of this article, possess, transportor cause to be transported, imported or exported any live wolf, wolfdog,coyote, coydog, fox, skunk, raccoon, venomous reptile, endangeredspecies designated pursuant to section 11-0535 of this title, speciesnamed in section 11-0536 of this title or other species of native ornon-native live wildlife or fish where the department finds thatpossession, transportation, importation or exportation of such speciesof wildlife or fish would present a danger to the health or welfare ofthe people of the state, an individual resident or indigenous fish orwildlife population. Environmental conservation officers, forest rangersand members of the state police may seize every such animal possessedwithout such license or permit. No action for damages shall lie for suchseizure, and disposition of seized animals shall be at the discretion ofthe department.