Understanding Local Wildlife Laws and Regulations

Everyone loves seeing Bambi stroll through their backyard with their friends, squirrels and raccoons, until they start eating the lovingly planted garden. Wildlife can range from garden-eating deer to home-invading bats and rats which pose a serious danger to your home and property. However, you need to understand the local wildlife laws and regulations, in combination with the right animal mitigation tools, to keep them at bay without unwittingly breaking the law.

Know the Protected Species in Your Area

Some species, from tree frogs to birds, are facing extinction and get special protected status by federal and local laws. Before you start planning ways to keep wildlife away from your home and property, you must research protected species in your area. You can always stop by your county wildlife office or police station if you have any questions or aren’t sure who to contact.

Understand the Legal Methods for Wildlife Control

You have a myriad of ideas on how to get the wildlife under control around your property. However, they might not all be legal in your location. Before you start acting on your plans, you should research local laws and restrictions affecting wildlife control in your area, so you don't make any mistakes.

Acquire the Necessary Permits for Wildlife Removal

In some locales, the local government may require permits before you begin removing wildlife. You may have discovered them when you were researching legal methods of wildlife control. These permits are typically granted for a specific method of wildlife control actions and designate a time period when you can remove pests from your property. Select permits may include a small fee.

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