General Wildlife Damage and Nuisance Control Permit (general permit) is issued to which entities?

• A. Nuisance animal control businesses, agencies and organizations with licensed commercial applicators certified in Category 7A or 7D
• B. Private homeowners
• C. Only private farms
• D. Nonprofit wildlife groups

Answer: (A)

The general wildlife damage and nuisance control permit is intended for professional service providers. It is issued to nuisance animal control businesses, as well as agencies and organizations, that employ licensed commercial applicators certified in Category 7A or 7D. This ensures the people performing wildlife control have the required state certification and operate under established regulatory standards for vertebrate pest management. Private homeowners or private farms aren’t the typical recipients because the permit is designed for organized entities offering professional services. Nonprofit wildlife groups wouldn’t automatically receive it unless they have staff with the appropriate certifications.