Chart about when Nuisance Permits are required

[mike rossi]

The DEC has a simple chart on its website showing when it requires a permit to take a nuisance animal. A definition of a nuisance is also given. Here is the link:

 

 http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/81531.html

Edited May 23, 2013 by mike rossi

[mike rossi]

Even though a permit is not required for a “damaging” coyote, a permit is required for a “nuisance” coyote.

 

Refer to both 11-0523 and http://www.dec.ny.go...mals/81531.html

 

11-0523

 

6. Raccoons, muskrats, coyotes or fox injuring private property may be

  taken by the owner, occupant or lessee thereof, or an employee or family

  member of such owner, occupant or lessee, at any time in any manner.

    8. No license or permit from the department is required for any taking

  authorized by this section.

• Nuisance Wildlife - A wild animal that may cause property damage, is perceived as a threat to human health or safety, or is persistent and perceived as an annoyance. Examples include a skunk or fox living under the porch or shed. If an animal is not causing any concern, for example, it is simply passing by, is observed only once or twice and does not cause any harm, then it should not be considered a nuisance.
• Damaging Wildlife - A wild animal that damages property, for example, digs up your yard, eats your landscape plants or vegetable garden, kills or threatens your livestock or pets, fouls your lawn, eats the fish in your pond, damages your home, etc.

 

 

 

 

Edited May 24, 2013 by mike rossi