What Can I Do?
Human/wildlife conflicts can occur no matter what part of the county you live in, from urban to rural. Many landowners enjoy having wildlife around their homes but may find that sometimes some wildlife species can become a nuisance or cause damage to property or crops. We can offer many practices and techniques to help in avoiding or preventing nuisance wildlife issues.
Some wildlife species require a permit in order to perform any type of control measure so be sure to contact us or the ODNR-Division of Wildlife to be certain before you act. An overview of Ohio’s nuisance wildlife rules and a list of licensed nuisance wildlife trappers can be found by clicking here.
Adams SWCD also has live animal traps available for loan. Call ahead (937-544-1010) to reserve a trap.
Some wildlife species require a permit in order to perform any type of control measure so be sure to contact us or the ODNR-Division of Wildlife to be certain before you act. An overview of Ohio’s nuisance wildlife rules and a list of licensed nuisance wildlife trappers can be found by clicking here.
Adams SWCD also has live animal traps available for loan. Call ahead (937-544-1010) to reserve a trap.
Injured or Orphaned Wildlife:
What Should I Do?
You may have the good fortune to observe a nest of birds or a young mammal with no adult in sight. Enjoy the scene, but unless there appears to be something amiss (a nest out of the tree, broken legs or wings, or wounds and bleeding) - LEAVE IT ALONE!
Many species of animals are raised by one adult that may temporarily leave its offspring in search of the next meal. Wildlife parents are devoted to the care of their young and rarely abandon them (abandonment is usually a result of injury or death). Since they cannot be in two places at once, the young may be left alone several times a day.
When in doubt, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, trained to handle cases of orphaned animals.
Native wildlife are legally protected. It is illegal for anyone to possess a native wild animal unless permitted by the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Wildlife rehabilitators have a permit to provide care to orphaned or injured wildlife.
Many species of animals are raised by one adult that may temporarily leave its offspring in search of the next meal. Wildlife parents are devoted to the care of their young and rarely abandon them (abandonment is usually a result of injury or death). Since they cannot be in two places at once, the young may be left alone several times a day.
When in doubt, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, trained to handle cases of orphaned animals.
Native wildlife are legally protected. It is illegal for anyone to possess a native wild animal unless permitted by the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Wildlife rehabilitators have a permit to provide care to orphaned or injured wildlife.