Is it illegal to have a pet squirrel in michigan?, if not where can i get one?

i wanna get one for my friend on her birthdayIs it illegal to have a pet squirrel in michigan?, if not where can i get one?
You need a permit to hold wildlife in captivity BEFORE acquiring one. You need to get permission from your friend before getting her a squirrel.





THE CAPTIVE WILD ANIMAL ORDER





20.3 Permits.


Sec. 20.3. (1) Except as provided by section 20.4, only a person who has submitted an application to the wildlife division permit specialist for a permit to hold wildlife in captivity, being form PR 1350, in accordance with the instructions on that form, and who possesses a valid permit to hold wildlife in captivity shall be considered, for the purposes of subsection 42709(2) of part 427, breeders and dealers, of the natural resources and environmental protection act, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being subsection 324.42709(2) of the Michigan Compiled Laws, ';persons holding permits authorizing the possession of the game'; or ';licensed game breeders.'; A person possessing or desiring to possess migratory birds, such as ducks or geese, shall comply with all federal regulations and permit rules in addition to state of Michigan regulations. This includes the physical marking of waterfowl by removal of the hind toe on the right foot of each bird before it reaches the age of 4 weeks or by other federally approved marking methods.





20.6 Enclosure size and amenities, requirements.


Sec. 20.6. The minimum enclosure size and required amenities for the species designated in this section shall be as follows, except that newborn mammals may remain with their parents until weaned:





Enclosure size; squirrels.


(5) Squirrels:


(a) Single animal: 4 feet by 4 feet by 8 feet high.


(b) Increase cage size by 1 foot in width and depth for each additional animal held.


(c) One nest box 1 foot by 1 foot by 2 feet high, elevated 5 feet off the ground, shall be provided for each animal.


(d) A central climbing tree with at least 3-inch branches shall be available.





PERMITS TO HOLD WILDLIFE IN CAPTIVITY





APPLICATION FEE


Normally, the fee for new or renewal applications is $45.





A check or money order should be made payable to the ';State of Michigan,'; stapled to the completed application, and mailed to: Cashier, DNR, PO Box 30451, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7951.





KEEPING ANIMALS IN YOUR HOUSE


The Department does not recommend that animals possessed under permit be held within your house either temporarily or as “house pets.” However, your home is considered part of your licensed premises. Therefore, it is legal to keep animals held under permit within your house or other living unit. This only applies to one location; either the address of the applicant/permittee’s location, or the address of the location where animals are held (if other than the applicant/permittee’s location), in accordance with instructions on the permit application form. An enclosure meeting permit specifications is still required. The enclosure must be separate from any human dwelling. It may not be a room, basement, or any part of your house or living unit.





MINIMUM ENCLOSURE SIZE AND REQUIRED AMENITIES





Squirrel:


• Single animal - four feet by four feet and eight feet high.


• Increase cage size by one foot in width and depth for each additional animal held.


• One nest box, one foot by one foot and two feet high, elevated five feet off the ground, shall be provided for each animal.


• A central climbing tree with at least three, three-inch branches shall be available.Is it illegal to have a pet squirrel in michigan?, if not where can i get one?
i don't know if it's legal or not, but i doubt they would make a good pet anyways. u shouldn't get ur friend a pet, they may not like an animal or they may not know how to take care of it.......