Wildlife

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• The Alliance for Fish and Wildlife

  Information on the Recovering America's Wildlife Act and the Alliance for America's Fish and Wildlife.

• House Sparrows, Starlings and Pigeons in Distress

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

• Deer Crop Damage Program

  Program for dealing with agricultural damage caused by deer.

• Avian Influenza

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

• Nuisance and Distressed Wildlife

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

• Living with Black Bears

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

• Black Bear Agricultural Damage

  Program for dealing with damage to crops, livestock, and apiaries caused by black bears.

• 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

• Small Birds in Distress

  Dealing with distressed small birds

• CT Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp

  Information on the Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp.

• 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.

• Reptiles and Amphibians in Distress

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

• Bats in Distress

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