NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL OPERATOR

WHAT IS A NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL OPERATOR?
The Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator provides assistance to homeowners experiencing nuisance wildlife problems. These conflicts typically include wild animals damaging crops, livestock or property; wild animals posing a threat to human safety; diseased wild animals; and wild animals taking up residence in areas where they are unwanted.

Upon receipt of a nuisance wildlife call, the Wildlife Division will first attempt to resolve the problem over the phone, or by mailing technical assistance information.

Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators can advertise services and charge fees for the purpose of handling nuisance wildlife problems.

LIST OF LICENSED NWCO'S IN CONNECTICUT: http://wwwh.ct.gov/dep/lib/dep/wildlife/pdf_files/nwco/nwcodir.pdf

HOW TO BECOME A NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL OPERATOR (NWCO)
Connecticut law requires an individual to obtain a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator (NWCO) license prior to engaging in the business of wildlife control:
http://www.depdata.ct.gov/wildlife/nwco/nwcoapp.htm

WILDLIFE DIVISION – NUISANCE WILDLIFE COMPLAINTS
Residents who are experiencing wildlife-caused problems and are unable or unwilling to resolve the situation themselves should contact the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division.

FILING A COMPLAINT AGAINST A NWCO
If you feel a NWCO has acted in an unsatisfactory or unethical manner report such actions in writing to The Bureau of Natural Resources/Wildlife Division. Because the NWCO’s are conducting private businesses, the Department of Environmental Protection is not liable for any actions that they may take.

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SOURCE: Conn. Dept. of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division
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CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: June2009