Looking to get licensed in ny to perform adc work. Our local guy is 85 and most likely retiring this year. He would like to hand off some regular clients to me.
What steps did you guys take just starting off to get your foot in the door in your areas? What steps should I take to become certified?

Thanks,
Corey

Hi Corey,
Check this out for more info.
Here is the states association website;
https://www.nyswma.org/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1798543040254441/
It’s the states face book group.
Also you will need to get licensed by the NYSDEC

From our perspective investing in the best gear to suit your needs is a big deal. We are only as good as our equipment while what we do is all about equipment.. Can't tell you how many times we have heard where new guys have bought a bunch of equipment that is not up to the industry standards and then don't have the resources to get what they should have bought in the first place.

https://store.nwctp.com/products/nys-wco-certification-training

So hear a website that you can order your course on. You can order the course book, I highly suggest as the course book has ALOT more information that the online course and some test questions are in the book and not in the course online. BUY IT. It’s only like $55 extra on top of the $200 course. It takes a while but the better you know the course, the better you’ll do on the test and in the field.


The biggest part of ADC is repairs. If you’re not good with tools, get good. I’ve used more hand tools than traps in ADC and to be honest those tools are more expensive than traps. Saws, drills, ladders, etc.

I would call an ECO in your region and talk to him/her. They’ll help you and also can give you more resources if needed.

Once your pass your course you send the certification to the DEC region wildlife bureau and they’ll confirm it and then send you the liscence application. It’s a yearly license that ends in September each year. It’s $50 for a general license and free if you get a municipal license but you have to be an LLC with HIGH insurance coverage to get a lot of municipal contracts.

Great information thank you guys