This is question to stem off the other discussion, but just looking for a clean thread about what can or can't be relocated in your state you operate in.

1) Can you relocate certain species?

2) Which species can you relocate?

3) Any restrictions? (landowner permission, no state land, non rabies vector species only, time of year?)

Strictly curious, I know many nwcos live in states where allowed or even encouraged, others live in rabies states and many species are blocked from relocation, looking for a good thread on how many states allow, please state your state for clarity if it isn't in your profile (which it should be).

1) Yes a few species

2) In NM we are open to relocate non rabies vector species including squirrel, beaver.

3) Non rabies vectors only, with beaver permission up and down stream from release site must be obtained before relocating.
Bear and others can be relocated but most is done by the state game wardens in this regard as are most beaver complaints.

All carnivores to be euthanized.
Non carnivores to be relocated with written permission of property owner, no state land.
Deer, bear, turkey, and alligators >4' not allowed.
Beaver, can not be transported alive. (No laws against relocation, though)

In Mo, Legal but highly discouraged.

In NH, relocation isn't mandatory but it is legal.

In N.Y. it is legal, as long as you meet the list of lengthy requirements. First, every year you have to contact your local health dept. (to see what their protocol is for relocating rabies vector species animals). Then you have to abide by the D.E.C requirements listed on your license, over 5 miles from capture site, in the same county as captured, into a suitable habitat for the type of animal being released, and written permission from the landowner. There are also stipulations where you may relocate to state land, if you get the written approval from the Senior D.E.C Wildlife Biologist in that region. I asked one time, and the reply I received wasn't capable of being repeated on this forum.

Justin, Wisconsin is one of those states that prefers euthanization, but is once again, this year, being challenged by our governor on its stance. ( This is another whitetail deer thing and I've probably seen a half a dozen ) Why our DNR would get involved in taking a perfectly healthy fawn away from a rehab center and killing it, so that all of Wisconsin can see, is some of the dumbest law enforcement from the same DNR department that should be admired!

I used to hate to admit to the fact that 25 years ago, I was instrumental in getting the striped skunk its due! I don't anymore. When I started this business, the humane society asked me if I would relocate skunks if a customer asked me to. My reply, "the customer is always right".
Humane society..."But you would be breaking the law!"
Me..."I don't think so".

This little conversation established that it was perfectly legal to relocate skunks. ( Now before you get all excited, you need to know that Wisconsin has very few rabid skunks, although 'Yours Truly' had one in a posthole next to his house )

While I may have the tendency to be awfully nice to animals like skunks, bare in mind that the person who actually runs this zoo ( That would be my wife of 45 years, usually referred to as Gramma ) has a way more intelligent view of things than I do.

relocation is not legal in rhode island

Just to clarify? Relocation- release on site/
translocation- release off site

Sorry Bud,

Relocation and translocation for this poll both mean released off of capture site.

Release on site is not an option in Georgia. It boils down to possession, once in possession the rules apply.

I found out after my son graduated from college that he had done some beaver work for an entity. They required the beaver be relocated per public request. He relocated every beaver by law. He told me the entity understood the methods used and understood the state's law on relocation.

He used 330's.

They told him they just wanted to tell the public they were relocated. They had him write relocated on the report. They didn,t want him to specify dead or alive or methods used.

Ohio regs.

(3) It shall be unlawful to fail to euthanize, or release on site, any nuisance raccoon, skunk, beaver, coyote, fox, or opossum that is captured, trapped or taken.

Except as otherwise provided, it shall be unlawful to fail to release all other nuisance wild animals:

(a) Outside the limits of any incorporated city or village,

(b) On public or private property without the permission of the landowner,

(c) Squirrels, chipmunks, woodchucks or moles may be released or may be euthanized.

CA. Release on site or euthanize.

Mi - translocation is legal.

Legal here in Kansas.

Colorado -http://hrcaonline.org/Portals/0/docs/PDF/Backcountry/Coyote/NuisanceWildlifeLaws.pdf
WHICH WILDLIFE SPECIES CAN I RELOCATE WITHOUT A PERMIT?
WCR 302 (A)(3)
Tree squirrels, cottontail rabbits and raccoons can be relocated without a permit, provided that:
• The CDOW has been notified in advance.
• The relocation site is appropriate habitat for the species.
• Permission has been obtained from the landowner or managing agency where the animal will be released.
• The relocation must occur within 10 miles of the capture site.
4.) WHAT IF I WANT TO RELOCATE AN ANIMAL OTHER THAN TREE SQUIRRELS, COTTONTAIL
RABBITS OR RACCOONS? WCR 302(A)(3), WCR 303(F)
If you want to relocate any other species, you must first obtain a Relocation Permit from the CDOW.
5.) WHEN CAN I USE BODY-GRIPPING/DEATH TRAPS?
Amend.14, Statute 33-6-203, Statute 33-6-204, Statute 33-6-207, Statute 33-6-208 and WCR 302(A)(2)
In November 1996, Amendment 14 was passed by ballot initiative. "This banned use of traps such as snares, Conibears,
leghold traps, etc. for the recreational take of wildlife".
• You can use body-gripping/ death traps for mice and rats without a permit (as listed in #1).

Raccoons are now limited to a limit of 2 miles.

In Ct. anything can be relocated except for Coon, skunk and k9.

You release them up the drainage from where they were caught and you have job security. If there are few roads to get back on the drainage you choose, the chances are they won,t get hurt.

Boy, you got a state that has your interest in mind!

Illinois: Coons have to relased on site within 100 yards of where caught or put down. ALL skunks Must be put down. Every thing else may be released 40 miles from where caught, but must have written permission from land owner where released.

In my state, all skunks must be put down, Coons, put down or released with in 100 ft of where caught. Most other animals can be released. With permission of land owner at least 10 miles but not more than 40 miles from where caught.

VA. Orphaned or injured wildlife may be taken to a licensed rehabber. Otherwise, all species (except squirrels) must be euthanized, or released on site. I'm not sure if a staggering raccoon is considered "injured", but I tend not to play with grey areas, where the law is concerned. Five snakes of each species in possession, for personal use. (law based on religious practices, it's an Appalachian thing!)

It wasn't easy but I was able to get the video of the research being done in Illinois on relocation . As Paul stated I think they could have picked a better habatate but still it's amazing how fast the animal passed on being out of its home range

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NxDkuW1J_Q&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Pesky wrong thread. This is just a poll. Feel free to post the bunny video on the other one where the debate was going on.

Indiana: captured wildlife can be released within 24 hours, in the county of capture, and with written permission from the landowner.

I do work in Mass. and N.H.

Mass. release on owner's property or euthanize.
N.H. can release with written permission from land owner.

Oklahoma
RELOCATION OF LIVE WILDLIFE:
Except as otherwise provided, NWCOs can relocate wildlife pursuant to the following:
1) ODWC does not encourage the release or relocation to urban or semi-urban areas of captured beaver, fox and gray squirrels, opossum, porcupine, raccoon, and striped skunk. Release of these species could either adversely impact the health of wild populations; or could likely become a nuisance animal again thus passing the problem on to someone else rather than constituting a solution of the problem.
2) Captured wildlife that is to be relocated must not be held by the NWCO for longer than 24 hours unless specifically authorized by ODWC.
3) Wildlife should not be relocated to a place close to human dwellings, which would transfer, rather than solve, the nuisance problem.
4) Wildlife that is relocated shall be released within the State of Oklahoma, at least 5 miles outside any city limit, but not more than one county distant from the capture site.
5) Wildlife shall not be released on private land without first obtaining the receiving landowner’s written permission.
6) Wildlife shall not be released on public land without first obtaining the written permission from either the governmental entity owning or administrating the release property. (This would include, but not be limited to, any city property; lands in federal or state ownership or administration; or utility company properties).

Here are some suggestion for areas of release if legal. ( And they're still pretty good if not so legal )

1. Topping our list is, of course, those people who owe you money and refuse to pay.

2. Next on our list would be those people who claim to love animals....PETA, HSUS, Defenders of Wildlife, etc. etc.

3. Next would be those people of a political persuasion that conflict with your own.

4. Relatives, friends, and anyone else that has made a snide comment about what you do for a living.

5. Any member of the IRS who may have called you in to question some of your deductions.


I'm sure you can come up with more but I'll leave those to your discretion.

It's my understanding that a third option exists for coons: turning over to a rehabber who is also a licensed veterinarian. Never had anybody choose that option; only had one (stupid) customer release kits on her property.

I can relocate some with land owners written permission.

Anything in the order "Carnivora" I must euthanize.

I don't normally relocate unless there is a special request and they are willing to pay for the extra time and mileage. I don't see any sense in reloacating a problem critter who is now trap smart.