The Importance of Nuisance Wildlife Removal
Wildlife and wildlife habitats are important to all of us. Based on the 2016 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, over 103 million US residents fished, hunted, or watched wildlife in 2011. They spent almost $157 billion pursuing these recreational activities. Unfortunately, wildlife can damage property, be a nuisance, and pose threats to human health and safety. Economic losses associated with wildlife damage approach $3 billion annually, demonstrating a clear need for effectively addressing negative impacts. The purpose of this manual is to provide the information needed to help people resolve conflicts with wildlife. Wildlife damage management is a form of wildlife management and conservation and is highly regulated by federal and state laws. Many times, homeowners are reluctant to call a nuisance wildlife specialist because they feel empathy toward the animals. They don’t want them harmed or euthanized. Neither do we. But the ...