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I have a wild animal damaging my property. What do I do?

Last Updated: April 11, 2007

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Properly planned management can still encourage wanted wildlife species while minimizing nuisance wildlife problems. There is no standard answer for all wildlife problems; solutions vary on a case-by-case basis. Successful plans, however, include taking steps to prevent damage before the damage occurs, monitoring for signs of new damage, and minimizing further damage through a combination of approved techniques. You will rarely be able to eliminate all wildlife conflicts, and minimizing nuisance wildlife can be an ongoing process. For information on solving nuisance wildlife problems, visit Wildlife Damage Control Information. This site will help you determine the species that is causing your problem and give you proven steps you can do yourself.

For people who do not have the time or expertise to solve their problem, you can visit Service Vendors or contact your local Cooperative Extension office for a list of nuisance wildlife control operators who service your area for a fee.

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