Commercial products that prevent climbing are available from farm supply centers and online from bird-control supply companies. Single-door type, The size of a raccoons home range as well as its nightly hunting area varies greatly depending on the habitat and food supply. Contact Information for WDFW Headquarters and Regional Offices: Natural Resources Building 1111 Washington St. Before using a trap, be sure it is clean, to prevent the animal coming in contact with or spreading potentially dangerous organisms. Poultry or rabbit carcass and feathers for a sight attractor. While shooting can be effective in eliminating a single raccoon, it is generally limited to rural situations. Put food in secure compost containers and clean up barbecue areas:Dont put food of any kind in open compost piles; instead, use a securely covered compost structure or a commercially available raccoon-proof composter to prevent attracting raccoons and getting exposed to their droppings. 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. (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 . Finally, these hungry visitors might approach a neighbor who doesnt share your appreciation of the animals. Do not attempt to care for the animals yourself. A covered worm box is another alternative. [1998 c 190 15.] The kits remain in the den until they are about seven weeks old, at which time they can walk, run, climb, and begin to occupy alternate dens. New Laws For Coyote Hunting In Washington According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, it is now illegal to shoot coyotes at night with headlights at night during deer and elk seasons. Point the opening of the trap toward escape cover, so the animal can see and move toward it. These species include black-billed magpie, American crow, European starling, house (English) sparrow, rock dove, and Eurasian-collared dove. In many cases, moving raccoons will not solve the original problem because other raccoons will replace them and cause similar conflicts. Single- or double-door type, 5 x 5 x 18 in. 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 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. Enjoy a hunt of a different kind while remembering these ethical practices during the thrill of the chase. Take precautions to eliminate human scent from the trap and the area around the trap. Note: Skunks and opossums often take their time when leaving a cage trap. Set the trap in the animal's line of travel. 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Due to the weight and dangers associated with suitcase traps, it is recommended that only people experienced with these traps use them. Single-door type, 7 x 7 x 17 in., longer if a double-door trap is used. To avoid injuring people or trapping pets and other non-targeted animals in urban or suburban settings, cage traps often are the only traps permitted for use in these areas. The most widely acceptedbut still disputedguidelines for euthanasia practices follow the standards set by the American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA), which include: Unfortunately, the majority of the above agents of euthanasia require training and care to administer. Place the trap where the chipmunk is active. Peanut butter, nuts, corn, sunflower seed, popcorn, bread. Stake the basket down so it cannot be moved. The most effective way to prevent conflicts is to modify the habitat around your home so as not to attract raccoons. Wildlife means all species of animals, including but not necessarily limited to mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, mollusks, and crustaceans, which are defined as "wildlife" and are protected or otherwise regulated by statute, law, regulation, ordinance, or administrative rule in a party state. 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. We've got your back. The mountain beaver will search for an opening to go through and enter 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. Body-gripping Trap In Washington, this is defined as a trap that grips and holds an animals body or body part. 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. Dens are used for shelter and raising young. What are the requirements for becoming a WCO in Washington State? To prevent raccoons and other animals from accessing birds in their night roosts, equip poultry houses with well-fitted doors and secure locking mechanisms. Washington requires hunters to wear fluorescent orange or pink hunter clothing. For flying squirrels, set the trap inside a structure and near the animal's point of entry. If all efforts to dissuade a problem raccoon fail, the animal may have to be trapped. 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. Wrap it in paper towels and a baggie to muffle the volume. Species marked AIS are aquatic invasive species. Raccoons often use culverts as a safe way to cross under roads. Animal carcasses should never be handled with bare hands. If it is not feasible to dispose of a carcass on-site, contact a local veterinarian or wildlife damage control company for assistance with disposal. 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. Air guns do not meet the definition of a firearm (RCW 9.41.010) and are prohibited for the euthanasia of trapped wildlife. Main reception for WDFW is (360) 902-2200 Licensing questions can be directed to the Licensing Division or you may call (360) 902-2464 or email at licensing@dfw.wa.gov. Unfortunately, raccoon roundworm eggs can remain alive in soil and other places for several months. Wild Animal Those species of the class Mammalia whose members exist in Washington in a wild state. While shooting an animal may sound extreme, in many cases it is the best available method because of its quickness, and it may cause the least amount of stress and pain to the animal. Shooting is considered too hazardous in more populated areas, even if legal. 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. 21.43. Sometimes, you may need to evict a raccoon or other animal from a building. Each of their front feet has five dexterous toes, allowing raccoons to grasp and manipulate food and other items. Carbon monoxide (CO) or carbon dioxide (CO2) supplied to a chamber from a compressed gas cylinder (small and medium sized animals). For these reasons, it is important that all precautions described throughout this handout are carefully followed. Information on species range and distribution, number of individuals, population trends . What comes next for coastal steelhead Coastal steelhead sustainability and what the future could hold for these fisheries. Trapping bats is not recommended. (73) "Wildlife" means all species of the animal kingdom whose members exist in Washington in a wild state. (a) Predatory birds other than crows and magpies (as defined in RCW. A captured animal should not remain in the trap longer than necessary. Use plenty of the suggested bait so it will be seen and its odor released into the air. Raccoons also eat insects, slugs, dead animals, birds and bird eggs, as well as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. All animals trapped by a WCO must be released on-site (the same property where it was captured) or euthanized and properly disposed of. (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. If the answer to either of these is no, consider hiring a professional who is better able to meet these ends. 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? Please see the definitions for Body-gripping Trap and STP at the beginning of this module. The WCO certificate does not permit the intentional trapping, killing, or control of domestic animals, such as cats or dogs. Make all connections flush and secure to keep mice, rats, and other mammals out. 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). 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. Act of Damaging Private property is in the process of being damaged by wildlife. Place the trap where the animal, or evidence of the animal has been seen, or at its den entrance. 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. The best prevention against canine distemper is to have your dogs vaccinated and kept away from raccoons. Keep pets indoors at night:If cornered, raccoons may attack dogs and cats. Raccoons in Washington often have roundworms (like domestic dogs and cats do, but from a different worm). A trap that contained a sick animal should be washed, disinfected with a bleach solution (one part bleach to nine parts water and left on the trap for 20 minutes), and thoroughly rinsed after each capture so as to stop the spread of any potential disease. Stunning, followed by decapitation (amphibians, reptiles, and birds only). If you need help with nuisance wildlife, call a WDFW-certified wildlife control operator. Wildlife Service Imports and Exports of Fishery Products, Annual Summary Current Fisheries Statistics . House cats have similar habits. (a) Federally listed threatened or endangered species will require federal permits or federal authority, in addition to a state permit. . (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. Washington, black bears live in a diverse array of forested habitats, from coastal rainforests to the dry woodlands of the Cascades' eastern slopes. Sight attractors like chicken feathers, eggshells, cotton balls. (b) All migratory birds are federally protected and may require a federal permit or federal authority, in addition to a state permit. 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. Twenty-four-inch long aluminum or galvanized vent-pipe, available at most hardware stores, can serve as a premade barrier around a narrow support. Mountain beavers are very prone to hypothermia, so wrap the trap with black plastic or burlap and cover it with soil. Signs of raccoon predation include the birds heads bitten off and left some distance away, only the birds crop being eaten, stuck birds pulled half-way through a fence, and nests in severe disarray. (4) Wildlife control operators may assist property owners under the conditions of their certification or permits to remove animals causing damage. Large owls and eagles will prey on young raccoons. 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. 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. You can also pound rebar stakes into the ground at the corners, or wire or clamp the trap to a stable object. Additional conditions defined by the department may also be important, depending on individual situations. It is permissible to kill unclassified wildlife, predatory birds, and game animals that are in the act of damaging commercial crops or attacking livestock or other domestic animals, under the following conditions: (a) Predatory birds other than crows and magpies (defined in RCW. Only a female with young or an animal holed up during a cold spell will use the same den for any length of time. Do you want to talk to a Issaquah Unclassified Wildlife lawyer? Tribal members operating under subsection (5) of this section are required to meet tribal hunting license, tag, and permit requirements. Exfiltration means any unauthorized release of data from within an information system. to 7 x 7 x 24 in., longer if a double-door trap is used. 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. Adult raccoons weigh 15 to 40 pounds, their weight being a result of genetics, age, available food, and habitat location. The hide, skin, viscera, head, or bones of wildlife; (ii) The skinned carcass of a furbearer; (iii) Squirrels, hares (rabbits), grouse, and ptarmigan; however, you may not use the breast meat of grouse and ptar- migan as animal food or bait; (iv) Unclassified wildlife. Living near animals is like having new neighborsyou never know what the situation will be until after the new family has already moved in. Contact Jesse Miller Rare Plant Botanist 360-902-1710 jesse.miller@dnr.wa.gov Depending on the species and size of the animal, a .22 caliber rifle or revolver should be used in accordance with local laws and regulations. (a) Predatory birds other than crows and magpies (defined in RCW 77.08.010) and unclassified wildlife that are in the act of damaging commercial crops or attacking livestock or other domestic animals may be killed with the express permission of the crop, livestock, domestic animals, or property owner at any time on private property, to protect Set the trap near an active burrow with signs of recent diggings. All non-target or threatened or endangered species should be released unharmed upon discovery, if possible. In other parts of the United States raccoons can carry rabies. 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. Animal Problem Any animal that threatens or damages timber or private property or threatens or injures livestock or any other domestic animal. Decide if the animal will be released on site, euthanized, or moved somewhere else by someone who has a permit to transport it. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service. 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. Finally, if a place in the wild or an urban green space is perfect for raccoons, raccoons are probably already there. All trapped domestic animals must be released immediately on-site. 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). Some success has also come from using a 4 foot long cage trap set right at the water's edge next to the beaver slide. Trap when the weather is mild and check the trap early in the morning. Coastal raccoons take advantage of low tides and are seen foraging on shellfish and other food by day. An animal that is simply passing through the yard or living in a tree in the backyard should not be trapped. The neighbor might choose to remove these raccoons, or have them removed. Single-door type, 5 x 5 x 15 in. Never trap an adult animal that is caring for dependent offspring. You can reference WAC 232-12-047 to show the difference between classified and unclassified wildlife. Cover the bottom of the trap with sand. (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. Description and Range Living with wildlife Special Trapping Permit (STP) A permit that may be issued by WDFW, upon receipt of a complete and valid application that allows for the use of a specific body-gripping trap to capture a damage-causing wild animal. A big game license allows the holder to hunt for forest grouse, unclassified wildlife, and the individual species identified within a specific big game combination license package. After a 65-day gestation period, two to three kits are born. 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. Monofilament recovery and recycling program, authorized to use these traps under permit, the guidelines of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Close any potential entries with -inch mesh hardware cloth, boards, or metal flashing. The commission shall determine whether a species should be managed by the department and, if so, classify it under this section. Trap problem wildlife year-round without regard to season. Unclassified Wildlife Ticket Attorney Mercer Island. An exception occurs for the raw fur which may be kept for personal use or educational purposes, but the fur cannot be sold. of Fish and Wildlife's list of State Endangered, Threatened, Sensitive, and Candidate species, as well as species listed (or proposed) by the U.S. Environment means indoor air, ambient air, surface water, groundwater, drinking water, land surface, subsurface strata, and natural resources such as wetlands, flora and fauna. Unclassified Wildlife Ticket Lawyer Issaquah. Typically these individuals are referred to as Wildlife Control Operators (WCOs), and there are many WCOs throughout the state. Placing a wire mesh barrier that is held in place with a heavy object over the in-ground compost will prevent problems. 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. Did you get a Unclassified Wildlife Ticket in King County under RCW 77.15.160? national and state ranks are assigned to each taxon. Coastal razor clam digging at Mocrocks starts Friday, March 3, Copalis also opens Saturday, March 4, Columbia River spring Chinook season kicks off March 1, Surplus adult hatchery steelhead planted in some coastal year-round lakes to boost fishing, Monofilament recovery and recycling program, Why feeding wildlife is more harmful than helpful, Coastal recreational bottomfishing opens Saturday, March 11 with new rockfish regulations, Halibut fishing in some Puget Sound areas start Thursday, April 6; coastal areas open Thursday, May 4. If shooting is used, the operator and firearm must be capable of producing a quick death. Check yourlocal firearm ordinances). Raccoons create toilet areasinside and outside structuresaway from the nesting area. Single- or double-door type, 9 x 9 x 26 in. 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. They come in a variety of designs; their sizes range from those that capture mice to those that capture large dogs. Unclassified wildlife: Hunting for, harassing, or 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)) this title or department rule. Anchor the trap with a cinder block or other heavy object placed on top. Because their hind legs are longer than the front legs, raccoons have a hunched appearance when they walk or run. (1) A small game hunting license is required to hunt for all classified wild animals and wild birds, except big game. Set trap directly in the entrance of an active tunnel. longer for double-door traps. Sharp, nonretractable claws and long digits make raccoons good climbers. Cheese or fresh bloody meat such as chicken or rabbit; use sight attractors like feathers or fur. Look for wear marks, body oil, and hairs on wood and other rough surfaces, particularly around the edges of den entrances. Better yet, buy garbage cans with clamps or other mechanisms that hold lids on. Note: In order to properly check an animal for possible rabies, the animal must not be shot in the head; instead, aim for the lung area directly behind the front shoulder. A firearm may be used to euthanize a trapped animal. Sift dirt onto the bottom of the cage to cover the wire bottom. The raccoon is classified as both a furbearer and a game animal . (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. It is caused by a virus and is spread most often when animals come in contact with the bodily secretions of animals infected with the disease. Cervical dislocation by stretching the animal so the neck is hyper-extended to separate the first vertebrae from the skull (birds, rabbits, and small rodents only). Eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) Eastern coyotes (Canis latrans var.) Unclassified wildlife includes, but is not limited to, coyote, nutria, and eastern gray squirrel. Understand the Washington Laws, called Revised Codes of Washington (RCW), which pertain to the wildlife work performed by WCOs. However, a special trapping permit is required for the use of all traps other than live traps (RCW 77.15.192,77.15.194). If you are somewhat knowledgeable about wildlife, have identified the species of animal to be trapped, and feel you can handle the situation in a humane and legal way, follow the steps below. The owner must notify the department within twenty-four hours of kill. In developed areas, raccoon travel along fences, next to buildings, and near food sources. The length is 3 to 5 inches, but this is usually broken into segments. If you euthanize an animal, you must use humane methods to do so. Wrap the cage trap in something dark; mink like to investigate dark holes. Each WCO must identify their traps or devices by attaching a metal tag with the owners WDFW-assigned identification number (WILD ID or WCO number) or the name and address of the trapper legibly written in numbers or letters not less than one-eighth inch in height, or by inscribing the WDFW-assigned identification number or name and address of the WCO into the metal of the trap. Small marshmallows (resemble eggs), tainted meat, sardines, bacon, canned fish. 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. Do you want to talk to a Tacoma Unclassified Wildlife lawyer? Opinions also depend on what will be killedpeople are often less upset if it's a mouse or a snake that is killed, and more upset if it is a raccoon or a beaver. Lethal control is a last resort and can never be justified without first applying the above-described nonlethal control techniques. 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. 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. It is unlawful for a WCO to use body-gripping traps within thirty feet of any exposed animal carcass, meat bait, or nonedible game parts which are visible to flying raptors. WDFW enlists the help of private citizens who have skills and training in the capture and handling of many wildlife species that commonly generate wildlife complaints. Understand the Washington Rules, called Washington Administrative Codes (WAC), which pertain to the wildlife work performed by WCOs. 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. Unroasted peanuts, sunflower seeds, grain, popcorn, apple slices. Raccoons generally move to different den or daytime rest site every few days and do not follow a predictable pattern. More than 289,000 invasive European green crabs were removed from Washington waters in 2022. The unset trap should be closed at dawn to avoid trapping a non-target animal during the day. A trap placed on a floating raft will effectively catch nutria, but pre-baiting is necessary. Cage traps are rarely effective at capturing healthy adult coyotes and most effective at capturing young or sick coyotes living in urban areas or entering a chicken coop or other holding area for pets, livestock, or birds. Free strategy session. If the animal is to be euthanized, decide who, and if necessary, how it will be done. Under the guidelines, drowning, live burial, and freezing live animals are considered inhumane and unacceptable. Put garbage cans out for pickup in the morning, after raccoons have returned to their resting areas. Piece of apple, sweet potato, or whatever is being eaten in the area. (3) Killing wildlife causing damage or killing wildlife to prevent private property damage. Excess animals have to move or die. Fish-flavored cat food, corn, ripe bananas, bacon, sardines, peanut butter, jelly, marshmallows, (resemble eggs and have eye appeal). Kill-type traps are designed to quickly kill the captured animal, much like a common snap-trap used on house mice. A gunshot to the head (small and medium sized animals. People's opinion on the topic often depends on the experience they have with an animal. Species in Washington Learn more about a specific fish or wildlife species in Washington. It isnt fair to the animals already living there to release another competitor into their home range. 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