PA NWCO EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What should be done if exposed to a possible rabid animal - ANSWER-the animal
should be taken to a testing lab as soon as possible
Procedures for submitting rabies animal - ANSWER-Dispatch but leave head intact
Keep animal at refrigerator temperature
Keep in water tight container
Do not ship with any ice, use ice packs
the AA-162 form or Health department form should be submitted with animal
Approved methods for bats - ANSWER-seal and exclude bats from entering the
structure
Where can bats be released - ANSWER-at the location of capture
What to do if you dispatch or capture a bat - ANSWER-Have the bat species
professionally identified
If the bat is a Indiana Bat it must be reported the PGC and USFWS
If the bat is a small footed bat it only needs reported to the PGC
What's a best practice - ANSWER-effective method to solving a nuisance wildlife
problem that minimizes risk to the environment and our wellbeing.
What all is a permit required for - ANSWER-take, transport, release, and dispatch
nuisance wildlife
Agent - ANSWER-A holder of a NWCO permit or employee
Humane Manner - ANSWER-dispatch quickly and painlessly as possible
Legitimate employee - ANSWER-an employee of record, that pays taxes and other fees
How long should records be kept - ANSWER-3 years
When should record be made available - ANSWER-during regular PGC work hours
Where are activity reports be submitted - ANSWER-to the District Wildlife Conservation
Officer
When do activity reports need to be submitted - ANSWER-by the 10th day of each
month
ANSWERS
What should be done if exposed to a possible rabid animal - ANSWER-the animal
should be taken to a testing lab as soon as possible
Procedures for submitting rabies animal - ANSWER-Dispatch but leave head intact
Keep animal at refrigerator temperature
Keep in water tight container
Do not ship with any ice, use ice packs
the AA-162 form or Health department form should be submitted with animal
Approved methods for bats - ANSWER-seal and exclude bats from entering the
structure
Where can bats be released - ANSWER-at the location of capture
What to do if you dispatch or capture a bat - ANSWER-Have the bat species
professionally identified
If the bat is a Indiana Bat it must be reported the PGC and USFWS
If the bat is a small footed bat it only needs reported to the PGC
What's a best practice - ANSWER-effective method to solving a nuisance wildlife
problem that minimizes risk to the environment and our wellbeing.
What all is a permit required for - ANSWER-take, transport, release, and dispatch
nuisance wildlife
Agent - ANSWER-A holder of a NWCO permit or employee
Humane Manner - ANSWER-dispatch quickly and painlessly as possible
Legitimate employee - ANSWER-an employee of record, that pays taxes and other fees
How long should records be kept - ANSWER-3 years
When should record be made available - ANSWER-during regular PGC work hours
Where are activity reports be submitted - ANSWER-to the District Wildlife Conservation
Officer
When do activity reports need to be submitted - ANSWER-by the 10th day of each
month
