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Application for permit to trap for animal problem (Modeled on application currently in use in Washington State)

The applicant must establish that there exists on a property an animal problem that has not been and cannot be reasonably abated by the use of non-lethal control tools, including but not limited to guard animals, electric fencing, or box and cage traps, or such non-lethal means cannot be reasonably applied. NDOW must make a finding in writing that the animal problem has not been and cannot be reasonably abated by non-lethal control tools or the tools cannot be reasonably applied before the Director may authorize the use, setting, placing, or maintenance of the traps for a period not to exceed three days.
PROCEDURES:
•Applicant Information: The land or property owner, manager, tenant, or occupant; or the person who will be requested to do the trapping.
•Location of Animal Problem: Where does the animal problem exist? May be an address; or Township, Range, & Section Number.
•Description of Animal Problem: Include the type of problem an animal is creating, damage being done, extent of damage, how long it has been occurring, why it is necessary to trap the animal(s), etc.
•Species: Common name of animal you wish to trap.
•Number: The number of animals causing the problem, if known.
•Nonlethal Methods Used: List all non-lethal, humane methods used previous to this application.
*Examples of non-lethal methods:

Fix fencing. Higher, deeper, remodeled, electric fencing as needed

Make sure all garbage, animal food, edible fruits or produce is inacessible to wild animals.

Get a guard dog. For herds, place burros or llamas in the herds.

Use birthing sheds for birthing livestock

Scare wild animals away with noise

Seal all entrances to your home, with special attention to areas around chimneys, vents, etc.

INFORMATION ABOUT NON-LETHAL CO-EXISTENCE:

Wild Neighbors: The Humane Approach to Living with Wildlife edited by John Hadidian, published by the Humane Society Press. A comprehensive book with specific information on the many species who visit our backyards such as coyotes and raccoons. . . everything from mice to bears. There are many solutions that do not involve cruelty or killing. Available at http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/humane_society_press/

Coyotes in Our Midst: Coexisting with an Adaptable and Resilient Carnivore published by Animal Protection Institute. Indiscriminate lethal control is not the answer. Available through Project Coyote.org

Wild Neighbors Humane Wildlife Services is a model business in Maryland.

TRAP REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED. . .

•Results/Justification: Check the appropriate box – Ineffective (Non-lethal methods used did not alleviate the animal problem; Not applicable (Non-lethal means could not be reasonably applied). Explain why the means could not be reasonably applied.
•Method Requested: What kind of trap does applicant request, and why?
•Who Will do the Trapping: This is the person whose name and address shall be on the identification attached to the traps being used.
•Number of Animals to be Removed: Estimate if exact number is not known.
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION: To be completed and signed by applicant.
APPROVAL: To be signed by NDOW staff.
ADAPTED FROM:
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Enforcement Program
600 Capitol Way North
Olympia, WA. 98501-1091
FAX: Enforcement Program FAX (360) 902-2155
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http://wdfw.wa.gov/living/nuisance/
http://wdfw.wa.gov/living/coyotes.html#problems