There is little question that nuisance wildlife problems exist in Virginia, and various agencies and businesses are trying to address them. However, there is a need for coordination among the various service providers. Animal control officers, game wardens, private nuisance wildlife control operators, and USDA Wildlife Services staff often lack effective communication and there are disagreements regarding interpretation of regulations and the selection and use of appropriate wildlife management methods. Further, outreach and education efforts often are not coordinated and research needed to find more efficient methods of dealing with problems in Virginia is scant. The Center hopes to help resolve some of these issues by helping to focus and coordinate nuisance wildlife management efforts in Virginia among practitioners and policy makers.
- No single agency or organization has been granted legal authority or assumed complete responsibility to respond to the management needs pertaining to problematic wildlife in Virginia.
To learn more about the responsibilities of different agencies,click here. - The laws and regulations associated with wildlife management in Virginia are prone to change, before undertaking any action it is wise to consult with the current laws and regulations for Virginia and understand which permits may be required.
For information about the current laws and regulations associated with wildlife management in Virginia,click here. - There are several steps to complete before becoming nuisance wildlife control operator in Virginia, there are also training opportunities provided to help improve and maintain proficiency with current wildlife management techniques.
with If you are interested in becoming a wildlife control officer or would like to receive additional training regarding nuisance wildlife management,click here. - There are many happenings and upcoming events that are of interest to the human-wildlife conflict managers, and also instances of emerging issues and human-wildlife conflict in the news.
For information about current news and upcoming events,click here. - Wildlife damage takes many forms. One of the most important steps in resolving wildlife conflicts is the correct identification of what has species is responsible for the damage. We have compiled examples of damage caused by different wildlife to help show the variety of damage that species can cause.
To see example of damage or to upload your own,click here.