Around Maine
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Local wildlife information
Wildlife control in Maine
Learn what to look for around your property, explore your city, and ask about an inspection or a quote.
Wildlife in Maine: what to know
What to note
Where you see wildlife, how long it has been going on, and anything you’ve already tried are the most useful details to mention.
A useful next step
Ask about an inspection, what treatment would involve, and whether follow-up visits are included. You don’t need to identify the problem yourself before getting in touch.
Local research
Wildlife in Maine: what the public record shows
Before you compare quotes, it helps to know which wildlife actually live in Maine, when they are busiest, and what the state figures look like. Everything below links to the agency or university page it came from.
Certified by the Commissioner; renewed every three years
Animal Damage Control Agent certification
ADC Agents are agents of the Commissioner who handle human-wildlife conflict calls across the state.
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and WildlifeMaine trapper education course plus an annual Maine trapping licence
Prerequisite licence
The 10-hour trapping course covers ethics, equipment and responsible trap setting.
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and WildlifeQuarterly activity reports
Reporting duty
Agents file to the Nuisance Wildlife Database or to their Regional Wildlife Biologist.
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and WildlifeNuisance Wildlife species recorded in Maine
- Raccoon (Procyon lotor) — Top terrestrial rabies vector in the East; relocation banned in most states.
- Striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) — Primary rabies reservoir in Texas and the central U.S.; Illinois requires euthanasia of trapped striped skunks.
Bats, beavers and bears require additional MDIFW training and Best Management Practice experience beyond the base ADC certification.
Rules that apply in Maine
For context, nationally
Sources: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; Rabies in the United States: Protecting Public Health; Class A (commercial) Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit study packet (17 Ill. Adm. Code 525). Figures are quoted as the source prints them. How we check our sources
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