If you have Mazama Pocket Gophers on your property, the county no longer operates gopher inspection seasons for the Endangered Species Act listed Mazama pocket gopher. You can use the county Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) permitting process which operates year round, or you can work directly with the federal U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.   

• County Process: permit applications and information are on the Permitting Applications & Forms page.  Scroll down to HCP or read more on the county's Habitat Conservation Plan webpage.
• Federal Process: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
  • If you prefer, you can apply to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for permits, and prepare your own habitat conservation plan with the federal agency that manages the Endangered Species Act. Learn more about Preparing Your Own Federal HCP. 
• If Your Property was Already Inspected for gophers 
  • Properties that fully completed gopher inspection and meet certain criteria may not be required to use the county’s HCP permit process.
  • Go to Properties Already Inspected to learn about the possible next steps in your application process.