Best practices for nuisance wildlife control operators in New York State

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Balancing the needs of people and wildlife

Consider these six questions when choosing wildlife handling methods

Consider these six questions when choosing capture, handling, transportation, and disposal methods for wildlife:

1. Is it safe?
2. What are the likely ecological consequences of this action?
3. Is it practical?
4. Is it humane?
5. Is it legal?
6. How would your actions play on the evening news?

All of these questions are important, but which ones matter most in a particular situation will change with the circumstances of the job. Your understanding of these issues will deepen over time, as you gain experience working with the public and with wildlife. Here are some basic points related to each of these big questions.

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