Wildlife

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• Problems with Woodpeckers

  Addressing nuisance problems with woodpeckers.

• Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area

  Visit Sessions Woods WMA to learn about wildlife and habitat.

• Avian Influenza

  Update and information about avian influenza and testing of dead birds.

• Bats in Distress

  Because of their potential to carry rabies, specialized protocol dictates how to handle situations that involve bats.

• Deer in Distress

  Rehabilitating an injured, adult deer is prohibited due to the potential dangers to humans and to the lack of success in trying to confine an adult deer for long term care.

• Living with Black Bears

  Take steps to keep black bears wild and avoid attracting them near your home.

• Nuisance and Distressed Wildlife

  Assistance with wildlife conflicts, and sick, distressed, and orphaned wildlife.

• House Sparrows, Starlings and Pigeons in Distress

  Some species of birds can be cared for without a federal permit

• Foxes in Distress

  Because of the potential threat of rabies, current policy does not allow for the rehabilitation of adult or sickly, foxes.

• Reptiles and Amphibians in Distress

  Turtles and snakes are often the victims of road collisions and lawn mower damage.

• Small Mammals in Distress

• Birds in Distress

  Some species of birds can be cared for without a federal permit.

• Raccoons in Distress

  Because of the potential threat of rabies, current policy does not allow for the rehabilitation of adult or sickly, raccoons.

• Hawks and Owls in Distress

  A young hawk or owl found on the ground may not be orphaned. Do not take it to a rehabilitator unless the parents have not been seen for more than 24 hours

• Skunks in Distress

  Because of the potential threat of rabies, current policy does not allow for the rehabilitation of adult or sickly, skunks.