It is when the works not there, I'd let the job dictate when to buy traps unless you get an abundance of calls and absolutely need them, then I would buy. No sense in spending money when your not making any, figure your traps into your jobs, accumulating traps will come in time. You can have two dozen traps if you don't have the calls to put them on, it's wasted money.

I would stick mostly with ground dwelling animals to start. Squirrels and raccoons require a lot of ladder work as a NWCO. Being you are from Georgia I believe you have Armadillos? If you can master those guys you will do well. Groundhogs are another animal that can be tough to master. Great to see someone your age with some drive, not just sitting around texting:) Check your laws also unfortunately uncle Sam frowns on anyone under 18 with a work ethic. You may have to be 18 to work for money legally. Sticking with friends and family should not be a problem, but unfortunately you never know who you can trust. If ever giving the chance get a summer job with someone in the construction industry (framer, Roofer) Knowledge of building construction is a must as a NWCO. I started part time and put 100% of my NWCO income back into the business prior to becoming a full time operator. If you have an MP 3 player download and listen to all the wildlife pro pod casts it is a well of knowledge.

I wouldn't worry about it Cole. If you get stopped from working, you'll probably make the headlines in your local paper and have so

much business that you'll have to hire help.

Since you aren't an adult you can't enter into a legally binding contract which means you cant go out and get insurance. That hasn't stopped millions of kids from going out and becoming entrepreneurs and it shouldn't stop you either. It may stop some people from hiring you and it should probably stop you from taking some jobs.

I would just caution you to be careful. You would be doing your customers a disservice if you got hurt on their property.

Trap from the ground, don't even own a ladder until you can get insured. Just had an employee fall off a ladder couple of months ago. $55k in medical and six weeks off. I was insured and life goes on. You aren't able to have that protection.