Single-door type, 6 x 6 x 20 in.,longer for double-door traps. (3) Killing wildlife causing damage or killing wildlife to prevent private property damage. Overlap and securely wire all seams on top to prevent raccoons from forcing their way in by using their weight and claws. (a) Predatory birds other than crows and magpies (as defined in RCW. If it cannot, or you do not have the necessary training, an alternative would be to contact your local wildlife damage control company, veterinarian, or animal shelter. 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. Alternatively, a funnel-shaped piece of aluminum flashing can be fitted around the tree or other vertical structure. 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. Anchor the trap with a cinder block or other heavy object placed on top. Fish, fresh chicken liver, chicken entrails. 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. The best prevention against canine distemper is to have your dogs vaccinated and kept away from raccoons. Raw fur A pelt that has not been processed for purposes of retail sale. Common or scientific name Category - Any - Wild Animal Those species of the class Mammalia whose members exist in Washington in a wild state. Place the trap where the animal, or evidence of the animal has been seen, or at its den entrance. 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. Unfortunately, raccoon roundworm eggs can remain alive in soil and other places for several months. Live traps and other non-lethal means must first be used to mitigate or attempt to mitigate wildlife damage issues. A firearm may be used to euthanize a trapped animal. Information contained in a WCOs application is found to be intentionally inaccurate or false; The WCO fails to comply with WDFW statutes or rules; A WCO violates a trapping or other Fish and Wildlife law; or. Clean barbecue grills and grease traps thoroughly following each use. Cut the material with tin snips and file down any sharp edges. Before applying for a STP, the applicant and/or the landowner must first have tried to mitigate the problem using non-lethal measures or be able to document on the application form why these non-lethal measures would not be effective (RCW 77.15.194). An animal that is simply passing through the yard or living in a tree in the backyard should not be trapped. Although it might not appear so at the time, animals referred to as nuisance or problem animals are often innocent. They may euthanize the animal for a fee. Never trap an animal during poor weather with the intention of releasing it. Single-door type, 7 x 7 x 17 in., longer if a double-door trap is used. A downside to this approach is the possibility that the animal may simply enter someone else's attic, chimney, or similar place. Unclassified Wildlife Wild animals in Washington that are not classified as Game, Furbearer, Endangered, Threatened, or Protected species. Although rarely documented anywhere in the United States, raccoon roundworm can infect a person who accidentally ingests or inhales the parasites eggs. FBI Director Wray. The size of a raccoons home range as well as its nightly hunting area varies greatly depending on the habitat and food supply. Multiple traps are not something most homeowners have on hand. Unclassified wildlife includes, but is not limited to, coyote, nutria, and eastern gray squirrel. Wrap it in paper towels and a baggie to muffle the volume. Single- or double-door type, 5 x 5 x 18 in. Lethal control is a last resort and can never be justified without first applying the above-described nonlethal control techniques. 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For Douglas squirrels, see above. We've got your back. Kill-type traps are designed to quickly kill the captured animal, much like a common snap-trap used on house mice. Understand the Washington Rules, called Washington Administrative Codes (WAC), which pertain to the wildlife work performed by WCOs. Species means any group of animals classified as a species or subspecies as commonly accepted by the scientific community. 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). Note:Raccoon droppings may carry a parasite that can be fatal to humans. If you need help with nuisance wildlife, call a WDFW-certified wildlife control operator. Peanut butter, nuts, corn, sunflower seed, popcorn, bread. 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. 2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 77.15.140: Unclassified fish or wildlife Unlawful taking Penalty. Change the trap location or try different bait if it doesn't produce a catch within three days. Trap problem wildlife without a recreational trapping license. In the event young are present but were not noticed prior to trapping, allow the female back inside to tend to her dependent offspring. Endangered species means wildlife designated by the, Combined sewer overflow means the discharge of untreated or. Feed dogs and cats indoors and keep them in at night:If you must feed your pets outside, do so in late morning or at midday, and pick up food, water bowls, leftovers, and spilled food well before dark every day. Monofilament recovery and recycling program, evict a raccoon or other animal from a building. A hunting or trapping license is required to hunt or trap raccoons during an open season. Trapped feral cats should not be released but should be taken to your local animal shelter for either adoption or euthanasia. Stand at the opposite end of the trap, open the door, and tap the trap with your foot. An infraction for Unclassified Wildlife is cited in the Revised Code of Washington State as RCW 77.15.160 Check out Revised Code of Washington. 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. A dirty trap should be washed, disinfected with a bleach solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts of water and let it remain on for 20 minutes), and thoroughly rinsed. Stake the basket down so it cannot be moved. Trip the trap by using a pen or pencil, sticking an end through the side of the cage and pushing down on the treadle. Live burial, freezing a live animal, and drowning are unacceptable methods of euthanasia and are considered inhumane according to the guidelines set by the American Veterinarian Medical Association. Contact Jesse Miller Rare Plant Botanist 360-902-1710 jesse.miller@dnr.wa.gov Single-door type, 10 x 12 x 42 in. A "good death" is one that occurs with minimal pain and distress. Usually observed at night, they are occasionally seen during the day eating or napping in a tree or searching elsewhere for food. Raccoons that are fed by people often lose their fear of humans and may become aggressive when not fed as expected. Animals that are released may harm or be harmed by resident animals (e.g., by territorial disputes, disease transmission, gene-pool disruptions, etc.). "The FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident," he told Fox News. 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. If your pet is bitten, follow the same cleansing procedure and contact your veterinarian. cage traps, foothold traps, and snares. A short line of bait leading to the entrance of the trap will increase capture success. Human psychological responses to euthanasia of animals need to be considered, with grief at the loss of life as the most common reaction. (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. They also recognize signs of diseases and nursing females. It is unlawful for a WCO to intentionally trap and kill state or federally protected wildlife or endangered species (defined in RCW 77.08.010) unless authorized by WDFW commission rule or with a permit from WDFW, with the following additional requirements: (a) Federally listed threatened or endangered species will require federal permits or federal authority, in addition to a state permit. Sharp, nonretractable claws and long digits make raccoons good climbers. (c) If an owner has attempted nonlethal damage control techniques and acquires verbal or written approval from the department, they may kill an individual (one) deer or elk during the physical act of damaging commercial crops within a twelve-month period. Single- or double-door type, 5 x 5 x 24 in. Animals taken with the use of a body-gripping trap may not be retained and must be disposed lawfully and in accordance to State and Local ordinances or as specified in WAC 220-440. (1) It is unlawful for publicly owned zoos or aquariums who lawfully acquired fish, shellfish, wildlife or the nests of birds under WAC 220-20-045 or 232-12-064 to offer for sale or sell ((that wildlife)) such animals or nests or the progeny of ((that wildlife)) such animals except outside the state or except within the state to other publicly . Cover the trap with a tarp to conceal the trap and provide an enticing nook for the animal to enter. Monofilament recovery and recycling program, authorized to use these traps under permit, the guidelines of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Unclassified Wildlife Ticket Attorney Tacoma. Please check official sources. Trapping also may not be legal in some urban areas; check with local authorities. Den sites also include wood duck nest-boxes, attics, crawl spaces, chimneys, and abandoned vehicles. An exception occurs for the raw fur which may be kept for personal use or educational purposes, but the fur cannot be sold. Flush the wound liberally with tap water. Raccoons typically try to return to their original territories, often getting hit by a car or killed by a predator in the process. 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. Species in Washington Raccoons Raccoons (Procyon lotor) Raccoons Category: Mammals Raccoons are a common sight in much of Washington, often drawn to urban areas by food supplied by humans. Large owls and eagles will prey on young raccoons. Animal Species of Concern List - Washington Dept. longer if a double-door trap is used. Unclassified wildlife: Taking unclassified wildlife in violation of any department rule by killing, hunting, taking, holding, possessing, or maliciously injuring or harming wildlife that is not classified as big game, game animals, game birds, protected wildlife, or endangered wildlife. Decide if the animal will be released on site, euthanized, or moved somewhere else by someone who has a permit to transport it. 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). Place the trap near cover where rabbits feed or rest, or where they gain entry under a fence. Coastal steelhead sustainability and what the future could hold for these fisheries. Pay the $50 enrollment fee per certification training/education. Squirrel American Society of Mammalogists Though moles are the bane of many lawn owners, they make a significant positive contribution to the health of the landscape. 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? 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. Set the trap near an active burrow with signs of recent diggings. Raccoon populations can get quite large in urban areas, owing to hunting and trapping restrictions, few predators, and human-supplied food. Predatory Birds Bird species that a WCO may harass, control, or kill, with permission of the property owner, that are causing damage to public or private property. Prevent raccoons from accessing rooftops by trimming tree limbs away from structures and by attaching sheets of metal flashing around corners of buildings. After a 65-day gestation period, two to three kits are born. Tribes must be in compliance with the agreements including, but not limited to, adhering to reporting requirements, possession, and harvest restrictions. Environment means indoor air, ambient air, surface water, groundwater, drinking water, land surface, subsurface strata, and natural resources such as wetlands, flora and fauna. All bats in Washington are protected and cannot be hunted, trapped, or killed. Territory of Guam, 1970 Documents of the Assembly of the State of New York Special edition of the Federal Register, containing a codification of documents of general applicability and . When a conflict exists between humans and animals it is usually because the animal is only doing what it needs to do to survive. Although not great hunters, raccoons can catch young gophers, squirrels, mice, and rats. The WCO Certificate must be carried at all times while conducting WCO-related work. Hunters and trappers participating in harvesting wildlife under this section must comply with provisions of each permit. A squirrel may not find a trap set in the dark, or it may bump the trap, causing it to close prematurely. Raccoons often use culverts as a safe way to cross under roads. Species marked AIS are aquatic invasive species. Two questions to ask yourself before attempting to trap an animal are: (1) Can I do this legally (comply with state laws regarding trapping and transporting wildlife? Additional conditions defined by the department may also be important, depending on individual situations. 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. An injection of sodium pentobarbital or other pharmaceutical. 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. A trap placed on a floating raft will effectively catch nutria, but pre-baiting is necessary. Washington, black bears live in a diverse array of forested habitats, from coastal rainforests to the dry woodlands of the Cascades' eastern slopes. 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. Widely accepted methods for euthanasia set by the American Veterinarian Medical Association include, but are not limited to: A WCO may not relocate any animal from the property where it was captured to a different property unless by rule of the WDFW Commission or through a permit issued by WDFW or dispose of a euthanized animal without the consent of the property owner where the animal is to be disposed. For flying squirrels, set the trap inside a structure and near the animal's point of entry. 21.43. Better yet, buy garbage cans with clamps or other mechanisms that hold lids on. Look for tracks in sand, mud, or soft soil, also on deck railings, fire escapes, and other surfaces that raccoons use to gain access to structures. The peak mating period is March to April. Typically, migratory birds and other federally protected species are the responsibility of the USDA Wildlife Services, and WCOs should refer customers to them if the customers complaint involves these species. 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. Sight attractors like chicken feathers, eggshells, cotton balls. Single- or double-door type, 11 x 11 x 36 in. The kits remain with their mother in her home range through winter, and in early spring seek out their own territories. Damage Economic losses caused by wildlife interactions with humans. Understand the Washington Laws, called Revised Codes of Washington (RCW), which pertain to the wildlife work performed by WCOs. In the wildlife damage control industry, private companies made up of one or more people offer a variety of services, including trapping. (73) "Wildlife" means all species of the animal kingdom whose members exist in Washington in a wild state. If all efforts to dissuade a problem raccoon fail, the animal may have to be trapped. 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