When a conflict exists between humans and animals it is usually because the animal is only doing what it needs to do to survive. Use plenty of the suggested bait so it will be seen and its odor released into the air. Enclose poultry (chickens, ducks, and turkeys) in a secure outdoor pen and house:Raccoons will eat poultry and their eggs if they can get to them. . WASHINGTON (AP) Biden administration officials urged Congress on Tuesday to renew a surveillance program that the U.S. government has long seen as vital in countering overseas terrorism . (5) Tribal members may assist property owners under the conditions of valid comanagement agreements between tribes and the department. Contact your WDFW Regional Office for release sites. The animals listed on the report should include authorized species and any incidentally trapped non-target species. Failure of a WCO or recreational trapper to identify their traps is a misdemeanor. Providing evidence of the individual being employed in the wildlife abatement field for a minimum of two (2) years, Providing a written statement verifying the individual is currently working with a certified WCO and has done so for a minimum of two years, OR. The only three traps that may be authorized with this permit are a 1) Conibear-type trap submerged in water, 2) padded leg-hold trap, or 3) non-strangling foot snare. The Enforcement Program may be contacted at enforcement-web@dfw.wa.gov. Box traps designed specifically for trapping skunks are available, or a cover can be made out of a dark-colored blanket, plywood, or cardboard fastened with bungee cords. Whether to use euthanasia is a personal question and a matter of an individual's perspective and values. In the State of Washington, it is unlawful to possess or transport live wildlife or wild birds (except starlings and house sparrows by falconers) without a permit (WAC 220-450-030). Small marshmallows (resemble eggs), tainted meat, sardines, bacon, canned fish. Usually observed at night, they are occasionally seen during the day eating or napping in a tree or searching elsewhere for food. A trap set for a nocturnal animal should be set at or near dusk. Contact Jesse Miller Rare Plant Botanist 360-902-1710 jesse.miller@dnr.wa.gov Raccoons will eat almost anything, but are particularly fond of creatures found in waterclams, crayfish, frogs, fish, and snails. The application form expressly lists banding as one of the activities for which permission can be obtained. Place the trap near cover where rabbits feed or rest, or where they gain entry under a fence. Permittees must adhere to all conditions of the permit (RCW 77.15.194 and WAC 220-440-070). Sight attractors like chicken feathers, eggshells, cotton balls. (d) The department may make agreements with landowners to prevent private property damage by wildlife. A hunting or trapping license is required to hunt or trap raccoons during an open season. Raccoons typically try to return to their original territories, often getting hit by a car or killed by a predator in the process. Place some bait just outside the trap and spray the inside with apple juice to increase effectiveness. Clean barbecue grills and grease traps thoroughly following each use. Experienced trappers know the behavior of each species and the methods required to trap them. The raccoon is a native mammal, measuring about 3 feet long, including its 12-inch, bushy, ringed tail. In other parts of the United States raccoons can carry rabies. Species means any group of animals classified as a species or subspecies as commonly accepted by the scientific community. To be eligible for WCO certification, applicants must: A Washington WCO Certificate allows a WCO to do the following: As a practice, whenever you have a question about a specific species or use of a specific trap, please refer to the WDFW website, call your regional WDFW office, call the Wildlife Customer Service desk in Olympia at (360) 902-2515, or email specialtrapping@dfw.wa.gov. Many animal species have strong homing instincts and, upon release, they begin traveling in the direction of their capture sites, resulting in exposure to roads and other hazards. A WCO Certificate is valid for three (3) years. Cover the cage bottom with soil. If possible, find a window adjacent to a roof that the squirrel is using and you won't need a ladder. If the trap is set outdoors, biological risk is minimal but still real. Providing a letter of recommendation from a currently certified WCO or trapper stating the individual has two years experience. Trap when the weather is mild and check the trap early in the morning. However, roundworm eggs shed in raccoon droppings can cause mild to serious illness in other animals and humans. Place the trap under the driver's-side door of a truck, or a window on a house, lean out the window, and hold the door open with the string until the animal exits. Raccoons may also transmit diseases to rural populations that they have picked up from urban pets. Be "on call" the entire time a trap is set. In many cases, moving raccoons will not solve the original problem because other raccoons will replace them and cause similar conflicts. If a skunk is accidentally caught, use a long stick or other device to slowly cover the trap with a towel or blanket before moving it. Except mice and rat snap-traps, quick-kill traps and other live holding traps should be left to professionals and individuals who meet state requirements and are authorized to use these traps under permit. Raccoons die from encounters with vehicles, hunters, and trappers, and from disease, starvation, and predation. However, a WCO may legally remove bats found in or immediately adjacent to a dwelling or other occupied building. Stake the basket down so it cannot be moved. (a) Predatory birds other than crows and magpies (as defined in RCW. Single-door type, 10 x 12 x 42 in. Anyone authorized to use a STP is required to follow the most up-to-date version of the AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia, and AVMA Guidelines for the Depopulation of Animals. cage traps, foothold traps, and snares. Place the trap just outside the burrow and partially in the water, taking every precaution that the captured muskrat will not be under water and will be able to breathe. Routinely encourage or assist your children to wash their hands after playing outdoors. Unless otherwise specified in permits issued by WDFW, humanely dispatched wildlife must be disposed of within twenty-four hours, or as soon as feasible, in a manner so as not to become a public or common problem or cause pollution of surface or groundwater. If a person is bitten or scratched by a raccoon, immediately scrub the wound with soap and water. Orphaned wildlife must be cared for by licensed professionals. (1) The director shall investigate the habits and distribution of the various species of wildlife native to or adaptable to the habitats of the state. Flush the wound liberally with tap water. Unfortunately, raccoon roundworm eggs can remain alive in soil and other places for several months. Place the trap in the vicinity of damage or at the den entrance. Environment means indoor air, ambient air, surface water, groundwater, drinking water, land surface, subsurface strata, and natural resources such as wetlands, flora and fauna. (a) To participate in a public safety cougar removal, individuals must request that his/her name be placed on a list of available participants (participant list) by mailing their request to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Enforcement Program - Public Safety Cougar Removal, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091. Trapping activity by an individual in a nuisance wildlife situation must comply, where applicable, with the requirements under WAC 220-417-030 and adhere to RCW 77.36.030 & 77.15.190. When an animal is captured, move the trap to a quiet, protected spot and cover it with a tarp until time of release or euthanasia. To prevent raccoons and other animals from accessing birds in their night roosts, equip poultry houses with well-fitted doors and secure locking mechanisms. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR Part 82 subpart G with supplemental tables of alternatives available at (http://www.epa.gov/snap/). Wildlife Service Imports and Exports of Fishery Products, Annual Summary Current Fisheries Statistics . Home range diameters of 1 mile are known to occur in urban areas. Live traps and other non-lethal means must first be used to mitigate or attempt to mitigate wildlife damage issues. For more information about these environmentally and economically destructive species, visit the Aquatic invasive species page. Coyote sightings often increase in winter and spring when they are more active. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Licensing Division Attn: SCP PO Box 43154 Olympia, WA 98504-3154 (360) 902-2464, Option 4 scp@dfw.wa.gov Is a state permit needed for banding? (Eastern gray and fox squirrel), Single- or double-door type, 6 x 6 x 24 in., 5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON: 6 Sec. An injection of sodium pentobarbital or other pharmaceutical. Except during the breeding season and for females with young, raccoons are solitary. It is unlawful to release wildlife anywhere within the state, other than on the property where it was legally trapped, without a permit to do so (RCW 77.15.250). Or keep your cans in tight-fitting bins, a shed, or a garage. Around humans, raccoons often eat garbage and pet food. (67) "Unclassified wildlife" means wildlife existing in Washington in a wild state that have not been classified as big game, game animals, game birds, predatory birds, protected wildlife, endangered wildlife, or deleterious exotic wildlife. to 7 x 7 x 24 in., longer if a double-door trap is used. If the animal is reluctant to leave, try placing the open trap on its side and moving away from the trap. A raccoon in the wild will probably weigh less than the urbanized raccoon that has learned to live on handouts, pet food, and garbage-can leftovers. Captured animals may also suffer from exposure to extreme weather and lack of water. Note:Floodlights or motion detector lights placed above the pet door to scare raccoons are not long-term solutions. Shooting is considered too hazardous in more populated areas, even if legal. RCW 77.15.075 and 2012 c 176 s 8 are each amended to 7 read as follows: 8 (1) Fish and wildlife officers shall have and exercise, 9 throughout the state, such police powers and duties as are vested in 10 sheriffs and peace officers generally. Free strategy session. If the use of these traps or other non-lethal methods do not mitigate a wildlife damage problem, a person may apply for a Special Trapping Permit in order to use a body-gripping trap. When releasing an animal that offers the potential of a bite or a spray, attach a long string to the door of the trap prior to setting it, so the door can later be opened from a distance. See notes. The unset trap should be closed at dawn to avoid trapping a non-target animal during the day. Cut the material with tin snips and file down any sharp edges. Do not handle or smell raccoon droppings and wash your hands if you touch any. (69) "Unclassified wildlife" means wildlife existing in Washington in a wild state that have not been classified as big game, game animals, game birds, predatory birds, protected wildlife, endangered wildlife, or deleterious exotic wildlife. Cage traps can be purchased from hardware stores, farm supply centers, and over the Internet (search for "Live Traps" and "Cage Traps"). (a) The fee for this license is thirty-five dollars for residents, one hundred sixty-five dollars for nonresidents, and fifteen dollars for youth. Not have within the last three (3) years more than one finding of paid or committed as a final disposition for an infraction under RCW 77.15 or a conviction for a fish and wildlife crime under RCW 77.15. Place the trap along a travel route or immediately outside the den entrance, using the funnel method (Fig. Freshly cut tree sprouts or branches, commercial scents and lures. The mountain beaver will search for an opening to go through and enter the trap. When euthanasia of live-captured nuisance wildlife is necessary, the euthanasia must be done humanely, consistent with the guidelines of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Place the trap along an active trail or where nutria are seen. This permit is only valid for 30 days and requires a report within 10 days of the permit expiration, regardless of trapping success. In urban areas, raccoons normally use den sites as daytime rest sites. Like squirrels, raccoons can rotate their hind feet 180 degrees and descend trees headfirst. Dens are used for shelter and raising young. (See Evicting Animals from Buildings for exclusion techniques.). To lure the porcupine, blend a cup of raw sweet potatoes and an apple, and dribble the pured mixture at the opening of a single-door live trap. Trapped feral cats should not be released but should be taken to your local animal shelter for either adoption or euthanasia. Cover the floor of the trap with soil and leave the bait highly visible. Lethal control is rarely a long-term solution since other raccoons are likely to move in if food, water, or shelter remains available. Transporting animals without the proper permit is also unlawful in most cases. If possible, call your WDFW Regional office (see contact information at the end of this chapter) and seek the assistance of your Regional District Wildlife Biologist if exclusion of bats is a necessity. Raccoons in Washington often have roundworms (like domestic dogs and cats do, but from a different worm). Pay the $50 enrollment fee per certification training/education. In wooded areas, they often rest in trees. Take precautions to eliminate human scent from the trap and the area around the trap. Act of Damaging Private property is in the process of being damaged by wildlife. Species marked AIS are aquatic invasive species. Description and Range Living with wildlife To prevent raccoons and opossums from toppling the trap, make sure the protective material extends out from the trap at least 8 inches and locate the trap away from shrubs or other objects that they could grab. It must be at least 400 square inches under specific conditions. (Cats claws dont rotate and they have to back down trees.) Carbon monoxide (CO) or carbon dioxide (CO2) supplied to a chamber from a compressed gas cylinder (small and medium sized animals). Trapping is a viable option if you cannot resolve a conflict with an animal by other means, such as removing the attractant, installing a barrier, or applying a scare tactic. Living with wildlife: Moles Figure 1. However, releases of this kind should not be confused with moving problem wildlife, which may be illegal. WCOs are not an employee of the state or agent thereof. Den sites also include wood duck nest-boxes, attics, crawl spaces, chimneys, and abandoned vehicles. Piece of apple, sweet potato, or whatever is being eaten in the area. If it is necessary to have it remain open, put an electronically activated opener on your pets collar. A short line of bait leading to the entrance of a trap will increase capture success. Sometimes, you may need to evict a raccoon or other animal from a building. As long as raccoons are kept out of human homes, not cornered, and not treated as pets, they are not dangerous. Tainted meat, eggs placed in a nest, marshmallows, cotton balls (they resemble eggs and have eye appeal). Cover the burial hole with rocks or strong wire screening to help prevent animals digging into it. The hide, skin, viscera, head, or bones of wildlife; (ii) The skinned carcass of a furbearer; (iii) Squirrels, hares (rabbits), grouse, or ptarmigan; however, you may not use the breast meat of grouse and ptar- migan as animal food or bait; (iv) Unclassified wildlife. Set the trap in an old brush pile, or under an outbuilding or fence, since the weasel is likely to investigate any small covered area. If a dead bird is found with no apparent injuries, skinning it may determine what killed it. Point the opening of the trap toward escape cover, so the animal can see and move toward it. The dens entrance hole is usually at least 4 inches high and 6 inches wide. Immediately complete all repair work necessary to prevent another conflict. Raccoon predators include cougars, bobcats, coyotes, and domestic dogs. Although not great hunters, raccoons can catch young gophers, squirrels, mice, and rats. (67) "Unclassified wildlife" means wildlife existing in Washington in a wild state that have not been classified as big game, game animals, game birds, predatory birds, protected wildlife, endangered wildlife, or deleterious exotic wildlife. Look for scratch marks on trees and other structures that raccoons climb. To dispose of an animal on-site, the carcass must be covered by at least 2 feet of soil and located at least 200 feet from any groundwater well that is used to supply drinking water. Refrain from setting a trap near a shallow well, garden, playpen, or where a dog is tethered. A shot to the head from a firearm (small and medium sized animals; check local firearms ordinances). (c) Subject to subsection (7) of this section, the following list of wildlife species may be killed by the owner of the property, owner's immediate family member, agent of the owner, owner's documented employee, or licensed hunters/trappers in a lawful manner with the express permission of the private real property owner, when causing damage to private property: Raccoon, fox, bobcat, beaver, muskrat, mink, river otter, weasel, hare, and cottontail rabbits. Commercial products that prevent climbing are available from farm supply centers and online from bird-control supply companies. However, if a WCO wants to possess/sell the hide of a problem wildlife species trapped. Make sure you dont trap an animal inside when you seal off a potential entry. Do you want to talk to a Mercer Island Unclassified Wildlife lawyer? The unclassified wildlife would be the examples you gave below such as rats, starlings etc.). Please see the definitions for Body-gripping Trap and STP at the beginning of this module. or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Exfiltration means any unauthorized release of data from within an information system. Eliminate access to denning sites:Raccoons commonly use chimneys, attics, and spaces under houses, porches, and sheds as den sites. 21.43. Note: In summer, a trap set where the sun can beat down on it can cause the animal to dehydrate rapidly, suffer a heat stroke, or die. Raccoons that are fed by people often lose their fear of humans and may become aggressive when not fed as expected. A disease that contributes significantly to raccoon mortality is canine distemper. A WCO may not harass, control, or kill the following classified game animals: black bear, cougar, moose, deer, or elk. When an adult animal is trapped, look for enlarged teats that are relatively free of hair, which indicate it is a female nursing young. The fur of any animal trapped under a Special Trapping Permit may only be retained by the WCO as long as the WCO has a valid Washington State Trappers license and retention of the fur is for personal use or educational purposes which do not result in retail sale or commerce. (b) All migratory birds are federally protected and may require a federal permit or federal authority, in addition to a state permit. European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) Foxes Gulls Mice Moles Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) Opossum (Didelphis virginiana) Pigeon or rock dove (Columba livia) Rabbit, Eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) Raccoons (Procyon lotor) Snakes Therefore, WDFW does not recommend, encourage, or condone drowning as a method of euthanasia of live-captured nuisance wildlife. The Townsend mole (shown here), like all moles have broad front feet, the toes of which terminate in stout claws faced outward for digging. High global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons means any hydrofluorocarbons in a particular end use for which EPAs Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program has identified other acceptable alternatives that have lower global warming potential. Set the trap in the vicinity of an animal kill or a travel way to and from cover. Typically these individuals are referred to as Wildlife Control Operators (WCOs), and there are many WCOs throughout the state. Killing wildlife to address private property damage is subject to all other state and federal laws including, but not limited to, Titles, (1) It is unlawful to kill protected wildlife or endangered species (as defined in RCW. A raccoons dexterous paws make it possible for it to open various types of fasteners, latches, and containers. Traps can be fatal to bats if left unattended, or if they become overcrowded. Raccoons often use culverts as a safe way to cross under roads. Due to the strength and aggressiveness of badgers, it is recommended that a professional trapper trap them. Raccoon populations can get quite large in urban areas, owing to hunting and trapping restrictions, few predators, and human-supplied food. Before trapping an animal, you need to know what you are going to do with it after the animal has been captured. All WCOs must report on their WCO-related activities each year on a WDFW-approved Annual Report form (. For these reasons, it is important that all precautions described throughout this handout are carefully followed. A permitted body-gripping trap must be checked at least every 24 hours and may not be used to capture wildlife for recreational or commercial purposes. WDFW moving forward with estuary restoration projects in North Puget Sound Enjoy a hunt of a different kind while remembering these ethical practices during the thrill of the chase. Such injuries, trauma, and disorientation can lead to the death of an animal days after it has been released. 2). More than 289,000 invasive European green crabs were removed from Washington waters in 2022. A criminal background check is conducted upon initial certification and for each recertification. Hunting coyotes all year without lights is still legal, but with a valid big or small game license. DEPARTMENT POLICYFIP, MA As a condition of eligibility, the client must identify all third-party resources unless he has good cause for not cooperating. Remove vegetation on buildings, such as English ivy, which provide raccoons a way to climb structures and hide their access point inside. A person must have the permission of the property owner to dispose of an animal on their property. Place bait in a hole dug under the rear of the trap. Contact Information for WDFW Headquarters and Regional Offices: Natural Resources Building 1111 Washington St. Hunters and trappers participating in harvesting wildlife under this section must comply with provisions of each permit. Fish Program may be contacted at fishpgm@dfw.wa.gov. A person disposing of a dead animal must not bury or compost it within the sanitary control area of a public drinking water supply source. . Look for raccoon tracks in sand, mud, or soft soil at either end of the culvert. Peanut butter, oats, barley, fresh fruit, vegetables, greens. Raccoons can be seen throughout the year, except during extremely cold periods. 12 x 12 x 36 in., To protect yourself, always wear gloves when handling the trap. A Special Trapping Permit (STP) allows a person to use a specific body-gripping to help mitigate damage caused by certain species of wildlife. Human psychological responses to euthanasia of animals need to be considered, with grief at the loss of life as the most common reaction. The person responsible for disposal of dead wildlife must dispose of it by burial, landfilling, incineration, composting, rendering, or another method approved (such as natural decomposition) that is not otherwise prohibited by federal, state, or local law or regulation. A WCO may retain the fur of an animal trapped using non-body gripping traps during the general trapping season, as long as the WCO has a valid Washington State Trappers license. Adult raccoons weigh 15 to 40 pounds, their weight being a result of genetics, age, available food, and habitat location. Fresh vegetables in summer; apples, carrots, or bread in winter. FBI Director Christopher Wray has said that the bureau believes Covid-19 "most likely" originated in a "Chinese government-controlled lab". The most effective way to prevent conflicts is to modify the habitat around your home so as not to attract raccoons. All bats in Washington are protected and cannot be hunted, trapped, or killed. Peanut butter, bananas, honey, or molasses spread on a piece of bread or dried fruit; also yogurt, cheese, raw egg (trail some through the trap and leave the rest in the back of the trap). Biologists do not recommend releasing wildlife outside their home range for the following reasons: Euthanasia of trapped nuisance wildlife must be by humane means. Precisely for these reasons, raccoons posing a threat to human and pet safety should not be relocated. Unclassified Wildlife Ticket Attorney Lacey. We've got your back. The owner must notify the department within twenty-four hours of kill. Due to the weight and dangers associated with suitcase traps, it is recommended that only people experienced with these traps use them. It is best to use a larger trap than used on rabbits. Care should always be taken to guarantee that the animal is euthanized humanely. Cover the trap with a tarp to conceal the trap and provide an enticing nook for the animal to enter. In the wildlife damage control industry, private companies made up of one or more people offer a variety of services, including trapping. A trap set on the roof is safe from theft, children, and pets, and offers a better chance for catching the squirrel. At eight to ten weeks of age, the young regularly accompany their mother outside the den and forage for them selves. (d) Multiple deer or elk may be killed if they are in the act of damaging commercial crops if the owner, owner's immediate family member, agent of the owner, or owner's documented employee is issued damage prevention or kill permits and the owner has a valid, written damage prevention cooperative agreement with the department. 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